Mayor McLean and City of Boise will Serve Community Safely on National Day of Service

January 15, 2021

The National Day of Service is an annual event on Martin Luther King Jr, Day. To honor Dr. King's legacy, the City of Boise is hosting an internal supply drive to gather donations for guests of the Winter Warming Shelter, which provides a safe, warm space for residents experiencing homelessness. Mayor McLean will deliver the donated items to guests on Monday, January 18.

“Martin Luther King Jr. Believed in the interconnection of each of us in community, and the importance of action as a way to combat injustice. This Monday, and throughout the year, I welcome all who are able to join me in answering his call to service,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “Even when the world feels big and our problems daunting, it’s small acts of service that provide us with hope and allow us to have impact, daily.”

Additionally, to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in our community and around the country, the City of Boise will participate in the nationwide COVID-19 Memorial by illuminating City Hall. Our faith community will join us in the day of remembrance by ringing bells at 3:30 p.m. MST on January 19. Boise residents can participate by lighting candles in their windows.

"For months, Boise residents and people across the country have mourned in solitude," said Mayor McLean. "The COVID-19 Memorial is an opportunity for us to come together and mourn those we've lost, confirm our resolve to protect the health of our community, and start healing as we continue to slow the spread and move forward together."

We all have a personal responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19. We have been engaging with the community to highlight safe virtual opportunities for volunteers to serve impactfully and safely. You can find these great ideas at #NationalDayofService on your favorite social media platform.

The next weeks and months will be critical for the physical and economic health of Boise and the country. Coming together around shared callings like the National Day of service and the COVID-19 memorial will help our community recover stronger and more united.

Contact: Mayor's Office Media Relations

(208) 972-8520 | info@cityofboise.org

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