The seventh annual Martin Luther King Day of Service drew several hundred volunteers to more than two dozen events throughout the area Monday as people made it, “a day on, not a day off” by taking part in a wide range of activities.
In Fanwood/Scotch Plains, there was something for everyone as kids made cards for other kids who are sick, made sandwiches for the homeless and drew Valentines for the troops. Adults gave blood, made mittens from old sweaters, took part in a round-table discussion and contributed by donating clothes and sneakers for the less fortunate.
The day-long event was organized by Michele Shapiro Abraham, Courtney Agnello and Amanda Barnett. The three Fanwood women first started the event seven years ago and have organized it every since.
(above, l-r) Volunteers at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church show off the mittens they made from old sweaters, Kris Adams of Fanwood, Meril Davies of Scotch Plains, Cena Pollitt of Fanwood, and Eileen Morris of Fanwood.
(above) A full house in the gymnasium of the Jewish Community Center listens to the Terrill Middle School choir who sang in honor of Martin Luther King.
(above, l-r) The three organizers of the Martin Luther King Day of Service, Courtney Agnello, Amanda Barnett, and Michelle Shapiro Abraham.
