Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the Mt. Hope Community Garden
On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Project New Village will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr DAY of SERVICE at the Mt Hope community garden (Southeastern San Diego). The MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”
Our DAY of SERVICE is an inclusive experience for all humans of good will, any age, race, gender, class and/or ability. The day will be filled with activities that benefit the garden and those who give of their time and talent to make the garden a safe, beautiful, healing and growing space.
We will start the day with solidarity statements and cultural expressions; then we will work together on projects such as clearing out weeds, repairing the shade cover and garden furniture, art projects, harvesting salad for lunch and more. We will close the day with a communal meal and social hour.
Sponsorship
We are reaching out to see if anyone would be interested in supporting our work as an event sponsor. We are asking sponsors for cash, in-kind donations and / or use of garden tools. The following list of suggested donations is what we need for a successful day. We will accept and acknowledge all gifts.
In-kind Donation
Good Soil (1 cubic yard)
Canvass cover for shade area – 16ft x 16ft
Drinking Water
Morning Refreshments – oranges, granola snacks, coffee, etc.
Lunch – sandwiches / wraps
Garden gloves
Bright colors of paint (3 pints)
Paint brushes
Waterproof stain / sealer for wood (2 gallons)
Talent – Musicians /performers for the social hour 12 noon – 1pm
Use of Tools
5 garden hoes
Battery operated saws and wood sander
Cash Donations
$100 will buy good soil or morning refreshments or supplies
$500 will buy all food and beverages, good soil, and supplies
$1,000 will buy all of the above and provide souvenirs / keepsakes for all who help
For more information about sponsoring this event, contact PNV Managing Director Diane Moss at 619-262-2022 or email wellness@projectnewvillage.org.
