A day of service on MLK Day in Como

Student organizations from TCU such as Alpha Phi Alpha, NAACP (campus chapter), and National Association of Colored Womens Club all joined together and enlisted in service throughout Como

Fort Worth, Texas—The last birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was spent organizing the Poor Peoples Campaign that was scheduled to take place on the capital grounds in Washington D.C. Though the task was not realized the spirit of service to mankind is thematically associated with celebrating the national holiday in honor of Dr. King.

Ladies from the Involved, give back by making sure the garden gets tended too.

The old giant sunflower tree is finally laid to rest

Clarice Abuto gives instruction before garden crew get down

In 1994 Congress initiated a King Day of Service as a national day of community service grounded in Dr. King’s teachings of nonviolence and social justice. Collaborated with campus departments and student organizations at Texas Christian University (TCU) Lake Como were the beneficiary of this day on, instead of a day off.

Looks like they got it down

No reason work can't be fun!

One! Tow! Three! - DIG!!

Clarice Abuto being interviewed by Channel 8 or MLK Day of Service

 

Michael Roemer and his family render service in the Como Community Garden

Retired Priest from All Saints Episcopal lends a hand

Clarice greets her new volunteers for today

Our ancestors would be so proud

TCU students from several student organizations descended on the Como community and rendered service to senior citizens residences. The organizations fanned out across Como and provided service to non-profits such as H.O.P.E Farm as well as neating – up the facilities at the Como Community Senior Citizens Center.

The photo’s you are about to view are from the TCU organizations that got the opportunity to so service work in one of the newly established institutions in Lake Como- The Como Community Garden. About 50 students tackled the both gardens, which are supported by the efforts of Opening Doors For Women In Need (ODWIN), a non-profit that provides transitional housing for women released from prison.  According to  Ms. Clarice Abuto, who is the fundamental caretaker of the Garden, “we can always use help in the garden. Hopefully this endeavor will inspire a new generation of volunteers.We appreciate them so much”

There was plenty heavy lifting and the kids didn't shy away from it

In the words of Kanye- "Get sown son, get down!"

Towards the end students packaged up greens to be distributed to seniors and other members in need in the community

A portion of the many volunteers who came out from TCU pose with Clarice

The student organizations from TCU finished and reflected on what this experience meant around 5:00pm. Afterwards a major meal was prepared for all those who participated at the Como Community Center by Hunt’s Catering. During the common meal new friendships were formed- and old ones renewed.

I think Dr. King would approve of this message

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~ by damoonman on January 18, 2012.