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MLK Service Opportunities

January 19, 2026 marks a day of service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We invite you to answer the call to serve our neighbors and communities through volunteer and service opportunities at Beth Meyer Synagogue. Together, we can make a difference.

Members of all ages are invited to support these efforts by volunteering, donating supplies, or contributing in other meaningful ways (see below for details). Naomi & Ken Kramer Religious School students and families will be making meal bags for Raleigh Rescue Mission, sorting clothing donations for Note in the Pocket, and engaging in environmental advocacy.

As part of our weekend activities, we will also welcome Reverend Paul Anderson, pastor of The Fountain of Raleigh Fellowship, as our Shabbat guest speaker on Saturday, Jan. 17. Pastor Anderson has been invited in recognition of Dr. King’s legacy and the enduring importance of interfaith partnership, justice, and community engagement.

To learn more about Dr. King’s life, teachings, and lasting impact, visit The King Center, founded by Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

Habitat for Humanity of wake county

Volunteer on the First Day of a New Build! 
On Monday, Jan. 19, join Habitat leaders at the construction facility (3301 Jones Sausage Rd., Garner) on the first day of a new home build. Volunteers will help construct all interior and exterior walls for the home. Once the walls are loaded onto a truck, volunteers will follow the team to the build site to help raise the walls and witness the beginning of a better future for a local family.

Habitat Wake staff will provide safety instructions and task training. Construction volunteers must be 16 years or older.

Wall Build Shifts
• Shift 1: 8:15-11:30 a.m. (3.25 hours)
• Shift 2: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (5 hours)

OAK CITY CARES

Help support Oak City Cares with the following:

• Prepare food at Beth Meyer on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m (four one-hour shifts; sign up for as many hours as you would like).
• Pick up food at Beth Meyer on Monday, Jan. 19 and deliver it to Oak City Cares (12:30–1 p.m.).
• Serve a meal at Oak City Cares (1430 South Wilmington St., Raleigh) on Monday, Jan. 19. This is a lunch shift from 1-3 p.m.

Monetary donations to offset the cost of the food may be made at this link; please note “Oak City Cares” in the comment line.

You can also sign up (see below ) to donate supplies.

collection DRIVES 

Oak City Cares
Sign up to donate paper plates, napkins, cutlery, water bottles, and whole fruit. Drop off items at Beth Meyer between Jan. 11-18.

Raleigh Rescue Mission
Religious school students and USY teens will be packing meal bags. Donations of granola bars, snack-size chips, plastic baggies, condiments, and bread are needed. The deadline for drop-offs is Friday, Jan. 16. 

Note in the Pocket
New and gently used shoes and clothing in all sizes (infant-adult), or shop from the Amazon Wish List. The deadline for drop-offs is Friday, Jan. 16. 

Comfort Cases ®
Beth Meyer Sisterhood is soliciting charitable contributions to purchase comfort items and personal care essentials for 200 backpacks benefiting children entering foster care in Wake County. Join the Packing Party on Saturday, Jan. 31 to help assemble the bags.

Tue, January 13 2026 24 Tevet 5786