MLK Day "I Have A Dream" Crafts & Cocoa Popup Recap

JLD Community Solutions • January 21, 2025

🌟 MLK Day Magic: A Community Celebration of Dreams! 🌈

Brave young girls and boys share their dreams of making the world a better place.

Our MLK Day "I Have a Dream" Crafts & Cocoa PopUp was a heartwarming celebration of community, unity, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy. The event, held at the Davidson County Rescue Squad, welcomed over 100 children and community members, including Mayor Jason Hayes and President of Davidson County NAACP - Lexington Branch, Pic Clark.

Highlights of the Day:
- Children's Engagement: Young participants dove into creative crafts, expressing their understanding of Dr. King's vision
- Community Spirit: Families and community members came together in a spirit of unity and hope
- Sweet Moments: Over 100 guests enjoyed warm cocoa and delightful treats

A very touching moment came from a young boy who shared his deep admiration for Dr. King and how much he wants to be "just like [Dr. MLK]" when he grows up! The event culminated in a powerful display of hope, with brave young girls and boys sharing their personal dreams of creating a better world.

Our event embodied the true essence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day - inspiring the next generation to continue the work of building a more just and compassionate society.

A huge thank you to all of our partners who made this happen:

- Davidson County Rescue Squad

- The Inside Scoop Ministries

- Fancy Pastry

- Red Donut Shop in Lexington, NC

- Krispy Kreme in Salisbury, NC

- Panera Bread

- Food Lion

- Davidson Local

- Anything for Our Youth

Thank you to our volunteers:

- Alicia Bryant