MLK WEEK 2020
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, January 17th, 2020
SCLC Youth Celebration
6 p.m., Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association Center
5551 Tom Fork Rd., Ringgold, VA
Contact Rev. Avon Keen at (434) 489-3114
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
SCLC Black Tie Gala Banquet
6 p.m., Stratford Conference Center
149 Piney Forest Rd; Danville, VA
Tickets: Donation of $30
Sunday, January 19, 2020
America’s Sunday Supper: “Economic Opportunity: Help Make Our Community THRIVE”
3 p.m.-5 p.m., Salvation Army
123 Henry Street, Danville, VA 24540
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
SCLC Candlelight March & Uplifting Service
Assemble at JTI Foundation at 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Walk starts at 6 p.m.
Service begins at 7 p.m. at True Holiness Apostolic Church
502 Southampton Ave, Danville, VA
All are invited: Contact (434) 489-3114
Monday, January 20, 2020
20th Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship Breakfast
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Jackie Gill Powell, President, Danville Community College
8 – 10 a.m., Stratford Conference Center
149 Piney Forrest Rd., Danville
Contact Barry Mayo at (434) 334-0504
Tickets: Donation of $20
Harvest Pack
Averett University and God’s Storehouse partner to support our local Backpack Program through Harvest Pack.
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Averett Main Campus, Carrington Gym
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Kid’s Coloring Packages
Jut’s Cafe, Averett Student Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 204 Woodland Dr.
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Tuesday, January 21
God’s Storehouse Volunteer Opportunity
9:15 a.m.-2 p.m., 750 Memorial Dr.
Contact Emily Holder at 434-793-3663
First Responder Thank You Notes
Back Dining Hall Averett Student Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 204 Woodland Dr.
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Wednesday, January 22
Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer Opportunity
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2905 Riverside Drive
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Salvation Army Care Packages
Back Dining Hall Averett Student Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 204 Woodland Dr.
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Thursday, January 23
Danville Civil Rights Trolley Tour partnering with History United
11 a.m., Noon, or 1 p.m. (choose one time); Meet at Main Hall Averett University
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]
Bonner and Westwood Middle School Passport Packets
Back Dining Hall Averett Student Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 204 Woodland Dr.
Contact Tia Yancey at [email protected]