Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Paradise Parking Plots

930 E James St,Kent WA 98031

17 January, 2022

Description

Join us in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his acts of service with some essential garden upkeep! *Sign up for the event through the United Way of King County page linked here anytime after Dec. 9th*Join World Relief Seattle at Paradise Parking Plots community garden on Monday, January 17th from 9am-12pm for Martin Luther King Day of Service. During this family friendly event, we will be working on various off-season garden tasks such as composting, removing invasive plants, and mulching. Please click this link to sign up through the United Way website portal* COVID-19 Considerations: We are not requiring masks in accordance with King County Masking Guidance since this is an outdoor event where 6' feet distancing is possible; however, we will have disposable masks available for those who would prefer to wear them for the duration of the event. Other Details: • Youth under the age of 15 must be supervised by a parent or guardian • This event will happen rain or shine, so please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes/boots, layers for the weather, clothes that can get dirty. • Please bring a refillable water bottle - we will have a water station onsite • Washed gardening gloves will be provided; however, please bring your own if possible. Paradise Parking Plots is a community garden in South King County where refugees, immigrants, and the local community can gather to build relationships with their neighbors, nurture economic independence, and increase access to fresh, culturally appropriate foods. In addition to the 50 plots, the garden includes a food forest, a bioswale, and raingardens in an effort to protect our watershed and promote environmental stewardship. Thank you for your help in continuing to build and improve our shared space! Learn more about the garden and other World Relief services here: https://worldrelief.org/seattle/our-work/resiliency/garden/ We seek to see refugees and immigrants welcomed by community, rooted in community, & empowered for community. World Relief Seattle has worked since 1979 to empower local churches and community members to serve refugees and immigrants in the Greater Seattle Area. Originally founded to care for those fleeing war in Southeast Asia, we have since grown to resettle refugees from almost 50 countries. We are encouraged by the many churches, businesses, and individuals who use their resources and ingenuity to enhance the lives of refugees and immigrants throughout Western Washington.