Contributed by Melvin L. Sage-EL II
16th Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1/15/2018 – 1PM
Mat-Su MLK Jr. Foundation
Palmer Senior Center
1132 S Chugach St. Palmer
FREE Event
Please join us at the Palmer Senior Center on January 15, 2018 at 1pm for our annual celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy. The event is free and open to the public. Our keynote speaker is Mr. Cal Williams, a Vietnam veteran who has worked tirelessly for over 50 years for equality and diversity throughout Alaska and the United States. Additionally, we have participation from some of our local schools and elected officials. We are conducting a silent auction and selling MLK t-shirts to aid in our fundraising efforts.
The Mat-Su MLK Jr. Foundation began as a grassroots organization in 2002, and grew to become a 501(c)(3) organization in 2006. Our mission: to strengthen the Mat-Su Borough community by unifying diverse cultures, ethnicities and faiths through events and educational opportunities.
Our goals are:
• Convene an annual event to celebrate the legacy of Rev. (Dr.) King
• Educate the MSB community on the importance of embracing diversity
• Establish and sustain a permanent endowment for an annual scholarship fund
Our fundraising goal this year is $5,000. Since 2009, we have awarded $8,000 to nine deserving students from Valley high schools. This year, we are awarding a $2,000 scholarship.
For additional information about the Foundation and donations, contact Mr. Melvin Sage-EL at (907) 232-5201. For information on the scholarship please contact Ms. Cheryl Puryear at (907) 354-5702. The Alaska AARP is a sponsor of the Mat-Su MLK Jr. Foundation.
