Paint was applied, bromeliads were trimmed and transplanted, drainage issues studied and addressed, mulch moved in the Community Garden, and more-and a reward of conversation and snacks at the end!
Volunteer Day
Orlando County MLK Day of Service Volunteer Opportunity with US Hunger-Jan 15, Monday
MLK Day of Service – Sign Up Today
Monday, January 15 | 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm, 3pm-5pm
Orange County Convention Center – West Concourse 9800 International Drive
The Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is hosting its’ annual MLK Day of Service volunteer opportunity on Monday, January 15, 2024. This year, we are collaborating with U.S. Hunger and the Orange County MLK Initiative to package 1 million healthy meals at the Orange County Convention Center.
Meal packs are high-energy, family-friendly volunteer events that benefit the local community and engage thousands of volunteers. All meals will be distributed in Central Florida. There are multiple 2-hour shifts available throughout the day. Community and corporate groups are encouraged to volunteer together for this impactful activity.
U.S. Hunger’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Million Meal Pack is a testament to the power of communities coming together in the spirit of service and volunteerism to make a difference through community service. In collaboration with The Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the Orange County MLK Initiative, Volunteers will pack and distribute 1 million healthy meals of food relief throughout the Central Florida region; and provide a high-energy, family-friendly volunteer event for up to 5,000 Central Florida volunteers.
Our community events are family-friendly! We invite all ages to participate, but we ask that those under 18 years and under be accompanied by an adult who is also volunteering.
RSVP here.
For more information, contact Orlando Cares Coordinator, Bailey Clark at bailey.clark@orlando.gov or (407)246-3507.
Work Day in December
The water sealing of the Office is almost complete. The sealer is dry and now the dirt and rocks need to be separated before filling in the trench. A new Exit sign was installed near the Nursery after a few breaker challenges (labels are so helpful) by Drew and Justine. And, if that is not enough, the gate walls in the Enrichment Center were primed and the painting started. Thank you Jim for leading the Building and Grounds committee this year and working on that water sealing project.
Green Team shows up for EPA community meeting
The purpose of the grant is to enhance air quality monitoring in communities across the United States with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic. Community-based nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and Tribal governments will conduct air monitoring in communities, particularly in communities that are underserved and historically marginalized under these grants. 1U is in one of the 14 zipcodes that are being monitored. While data is being collected, community outreach at many levels has been planned. Expect to read and hear more. Thank you Joan E. for this submission.
Dec 16th Garden Work Day
Come to our next garden workday and get really dirty. That’s Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.
We’ve gotta put all that lovely, fertile soil back into our wooden raised bed then plant winter veggies. That’s our No. 1 job on our next monthly workday. Did I mention that it’s Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.? If not, it’s Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. Gonna need lots of hands. I will also, of course, bring extremely delicious cookies for when we take a break.
PRIDE PARADE ON OCTOBER 21
Sign up using the above QR code and see all 1U Parade info.
1U is excited to be participating once again in Orlando’s Pride Parade on October 21, 2023.
We will have a booth during the festival and will also participate in the parade and will have limited rider spots.
Volunteer for: Booth duty will consist of 3 shifts during the day under a tent in the shade.
You can also Sign up here for the parade and booth time.
We will be meeting at the parade staging area 2 hours before the parade starts at announced 4:00pm. We will load up the decorating supplies before then and will have them with us. Please bring any additional flags or banners you would like to share for the decorating of the trailer and truck.
We expect to stage just off North Orange Avenue (cross street to be sent as soon as provided).
The parade route is approximately 1 mile long and we anticipate lots of standing and waiting so wear your walking shoes, bring sunscreen, your water bottle, and a hat. We will have handouts to give away along the route and to be passed out at our booth. At the end of the parade expect to be turned onto East Robinson Street to return to de-decorate the float.
Parade Schedule:
2:00pm – Show up to decorate and prep at the staging area-sign up so we can tell you where the truck and trailer are waiting for you. Sign up so we know to send you location.
3:30pm – Show up to walk and ride with 1U– Meet at North Orange Avenue and (cross street to be sent as soon as provided)
4:00pm – Parade starts
5:30pm – Expect to be back at 1U
Should you have any questions, please email pknight@orlandouu.org or you can call Paul at 407-614-7285.
And, be sure to include in Sunday’s schedule, The WE BELIEVE IN SHOWING UP at 1:pm at NE Lake Eola to proclaim that LOVE > HATE
Harvest Celebration with NIYC and 1U
The 2nd Annual Harvest Celebration was wonderfully fun and and entertaining for our children, our volunteers and our audience Games in the morning, lunch as a break and the Variety Show in the morning was a great success. View more photos of the fun here. See you next year!
Second Annual Harvest Celebration at 1U on Oct. 7
Fun in the morning, lunch break and Variety Show – Come for all, come for part.
- Before lunch – Arts, crafts, and games, all children must be accompanied by an adult
- Noon -1pm – Lunch for all
- 1pm-3pm – Variety Show and DJ Fun for Families, Members and Friends (registration for participation has closed-but come to enjoy and clap).
There may still be time to volunteer. Contact: NewImageYouth@orlandouu.org
Second Annual Harvest Celebration at 1U- Many ways to participate!
- 11am to noon – Arts, crafts, and games, all children must be accompanied by an adult
- Noon -1pm – Lunch for all
- 1PM to 3pm Variety Show with DJ
KIDS
- Calling all kids K-12 to be part of the Variety show!
- Each act/song has a 3 minute limit – can be a group or single performer
- Please email newimageyouth@orlandouu.org with the performers’ name, contact info, and what you plan to do. Slots are limited!
- We have a DJ and he will need to know what music is needed for your performance. The deadline for the music is September 29th.
ADULTS
- 1PM to 3pm Variety Show with DJ!
- Come and cheer on the children in the Variety show!!
- All are welcome
- Volunteer– If you would like to be more involved we have volunteer opportunities and/or bring something for our potluck lunch
- Potluck – we looking for side dishes, cookies or salad – email newimageyouth@orlandouu.org to let us know what you are bringing
- Volunteers – we need help with
- 10-11 Set up
- 11-12 Supervise games, arts, and crafts (all materials provided)
- 11- 1 lunch prep and set up
- 3-4 clean up
Please email newimageyouth@orlandouu.org with how you would like to help.
Looking forward to seeing you there!!
Saturday Closet Discoveries and Room organization
Every space is claimed at 1U, storage is limited. Volunteers had great fun revisiting history and making space of the current year. Kathy and Dan H. organized the morning and Judith was everywhere guiding and helping.
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