Roselle Prepares For MLK Day Of Service On Monday

ROSELLE – Roselle residents and businesses are preparing for an annual “Day of Service” on Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Dr. King worked for increased opportunity for all Americans,” said Roselle Mayor Jamel C. Holley. “In this time of economic challenge for the nation, Dr. King’s vision of service and volunteering is more critical than ever. We need Americans to serve and strengthen their own and each other’s economic security.”

Holley described community service as a “powerful way” for citizens, nonprofits, the private sector and government to work together to meet critical needs and advance King’s dream of opportunity for all.

The day’s events are being coordinated through Holley, the Roselle Borough Council and the Roselle Office of Service Engagement (ROSE). To learn more or to volunteer, please visit www.BoroughofRoselle.com, call 1-908-671-1995 or email roseadvisoryboard@gmail.com

Opening ceremonies kick off at 9:30 a.m. at Roselle Borough Hall, 210 Chestnut Street. There will be a clothing drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at town hall, as well as a table from the Salvation Army and a blood drive. There will also be a senior appreciation event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Pinewood Senior Housing, 250 W. 2nd Avenue.

Other events include:

“College Prep” Swag Series
Roselle Borough Hall
210 Chestnut Street
For high school students and parents
10:30 –11:30 p.m.