Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
Office of People and Culture presents
National Day of Racial Healing & MLK Celebration
Community Resource Conversation
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Gaiser Student Center
Join us on the National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The annual observance takes place each year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is an opportunity for individuals and communities to bring all people together to contemplate our shared values and inspire collective action. As our collective action, the CEO of the Council for the Homeless will join us to discuss systemic challenges as well as resources and opportunities to support those on their journey home.
Winter Kit Supply Drive
Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22, 2026
In honor of MLK’s legacy, we are coming together to serve our community. Partnering with the Council for the Homeless, we will be collecting donations for Winter Supply Kits. Please drop off donation(s) in the Gaiser Student Center during the following times:
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- Tuesday, January 20 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 21 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 22 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All items below will be gratefully accepted:
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- Beanies
- Gloves
- Hand warmers
- Emergency blankets
- Ponchos
- Socks
- Snacks (nonperishable, easy to open and eat, high protein)
- Chapstick
- Gallon zip-lock bags
Not required, but if you are able, please note your donation on the Sign-up Genius so others know what is still needed.
Feel free to contact mgolder@clark.edu with any questions about the project or what is still needed.
Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College’s Human Resources Office. Phone: 360-992-2105 Email: hr@clark.edu
