Make a Difference This MLK Day of Service: Join Us on January 20, 2025
Unite, serve, and prepare Cape Cod.
January 13, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Join us on January 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building (204 Sisson Road, Harwich) for a day of giveaways, fun, and disaster preparedness workshops as part of the 2025 MLK National Day of Service. This free community event, hosted by Barnstable County’s AmeriCorps Cape Cod in partnership with the American Red Cross, Southeastern MA Chapter, is designed to help Cape Cod residents prepare for the next big weather event.
The event will include:
- A disaster preparedness fair, offering tips and tools for staying safe during emergencies from a variety of organizations.
- Two active workshops (starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM) to teach hands-only CPR. Multiple sessions of “Be Red Cross Ready” will also occur throughout the day for anyone to attend!
- A Kids’ Corner with coloring activities and story time to keep the little ones engaged.
- Plenty of giveaways and fun for the whole family!
- An opportunity to donate items for emergency kits, such as flashlights, batteries, blankets, and first aid supplies.
Registration is required for workshop participation. Registration can be found at the link www.capecod.gov/accevents.
With Cape Cod’s unique vulnerabilities to hurricanes, nor’easters, and other severe weather, preparedness is key. This event empowers residents with knowledge, resources, and hands-on training to protect their families, pets, and homes.
AmeriCorps Cape Cod, a national service organization, focuses on natural resource management, disaster preparedness and response, community education, and volunteer engagement. Program Coordinator Michael Andranovich shares, “Cape Cod is a beautiful but fragile place. By hosting this event with the American Red Cross, we hope to equip our community with the tools and confidence they need to face the challenges of extreme weather. It’s an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy by fostering resilience and preparedness among our neighbors.”
Key Details:
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 204 Sisson Road, Harwich Community Center
Activities: Disaster preparedness fair, Hands-only CPR workshops (11:00 AM & 1:00 PM), “Be Red Cross Ready” presentations, Kids’ Corner, giveaways, and fun
Donations: Emergency kit items gladly accepted
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a federal holiday recognized as a National Day of Service, often referred to as a “day on, not a day off.” It encourages individuals across the nation to improve their communities through service. AmeriCorps Cape Cod, alongside the American Red Cross, is proud to lead this effort on the Cape.
To learn more or register for the workshops, please visit the link www.capecod.gov/accevents.
Together, we can honor Dr. King’s legacy by fostering resilience, strengthening our community, and creating lasting change for all Cape Cod residents.
ABOUT AMERICORPS CAPE COD: AmeriCorps Cape Cod is a 20-member national service organization operating through Barnstable County. Our program focuses on meeting Cape Cod’s critical and pressing environmental and disaster response needs through a dedication to community service and local collaboration.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD: Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offer a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more at www.capecod.gov.
