The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service was an amazing success!! The event was well-organized and had a great turnout both from volunteers and from community participants. Speaking from personal experience, I can say that the face-painting booth was a hit with the students from Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary who participated in the event. Children enjoyed being painted like Batman, Spiderman, lions, tigers, and even bunny rabbits! In addition to having their faces painted, children could create their own jewelry at a bracelet-making station, dance to live singing and music played by two enthusiastic dj's, make their own Martin Luther King Jr. Day t-shirts, and much more!
One RISD student was responsible for facilitating the creation of a mural inspired by Dr. King. He divided his portrait into a grid, and every child and parent was able to decorate a piece of the grid by illustrating a personal 'dream' of their choosing. Thanks to the RISD student's hard work and the willingness of the community members to participate, the entire mural was assembled in just a few hours. The students seemed very proud to know that they had contributed to decoration their school with a brand-new mural honoring its namesake.
In addition, a great pizza lunch was supplied. There also were alternative options for vegetarians, vegans, and/or persons with dietary restrictions, which was thoughtful and inclusive. Families also were able to make their own splatter paintings, fruit stamps, and even have a caricature of their faces drawn! The crowd was steady throughout the event and the turnout was great, especially in light of the cold weather.
It was great to be a part of such a positive, engaging, and inclusive community event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was a great success for all involved!
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