FORT MILL, S.C. — The Town of Fort Mill is gearing up for its Annual MLK Call to Service Day, an event that pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s enduring legacy of service. On Monday, January 20, 2025, residents are invited to honor Dr. King’s belief that “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve” by contributing to local organizations in need.
This year’s event will focus on supporting four vital community groups by collecting essential items to help the populations they serve.
Items Needed
- Classroom Ready
- Wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- Composition notebooks
[Details: https://www.foundationforfortmillschools.org/programs/school-supply-drive.html]
- Fort Mill Care Center
- Laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, shampoo, deodorant, soap
[Details: https://www.fortmillcarecenter.org/]
- Laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, shampoo, deodorant, soap
- Historic Paradise Foundation
- Walmart gift cards (to purchase supplies for afterschool programs)
- Bottled water
[Details: https://www.fmhpf.org]
- York County Council on Aging
- Non-perishable food and canned goods
- Laundry detergent, paper towels
[Details: https://www.yccoa.com/]
Drop-Off Information
- Location: Fort Mill Town Hall, 200 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill
- Date & Time: Monday, January 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Donations can be placed in clearly marked boxes outside Town Hall.
For a complete list of requested items, visit MLK Call to Service Day.
Questions? Contact Jacona Hester at [email protected].
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Patrick Byrne lives in Tega Cay with his wife and two daughters. After 25 years working for a Big 4 bank, he retired to pursue his passion for writing. Additional articles and content can be found on his blog (reverian1776.blogspot.com) and freethepeople.org.
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