2020 has been a year like no other, with the pandemic and a crisis of race relations in America. Community organizing is more important than ever, to keep each other safe and to build networks of support in times of need.
Our At Home MLK Day Card-Making Drive starts now! Please join us to make seasonal greeting cards to Veterans at the Bedford VA, active military personnel, and healthcare workers at Lawrence Community Health Centers. |
Important Dates and Card-Making Instructions
Sign-up to Volunteer
The sign-up form will be open from December 19-January 10th. Home Delivery You must sign-up by January 8th to qualify for home delivery (Lexington residents only.) Returning Completed Cards at Grace Chapel Return your completed cards that are signed, dry, folded and packaged back into the Ziplock bags you received them in between 9:00 am - 5:00pm on Monday, January 18 through Friday, January 22nd at the designated collection box by the front door at Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421. Zoom Party Join our Card Making Party on Zoom on January 18th from 2:00-3:30pm. (Register on Sign-up Form. You can edit your Form response.) |
Instructions:
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Card-Making Resources
As this MLK Day event will be taking place at home, you will be required to provide some supplies. Never fear! Card-making supplies come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
We have a limited amount of supplies available for those who need. Please indicate this on your Sign Up Form. |
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Free Digital Download Printables
Click here to download 1 PDF file containing hand-drawn Hearts, Stars, Patterned backgrounds, etc. See examples of how to use these below.
Using Printable Sheets For Your Cards:
These are super versatile...
Using Printable Sheets For Your Cards:
These are super versatile...
- Print, Color, Decorate, Cut and Paste Whole
- Print, Cut, Use Hearts and Stars as Stencils for drawing
- Print, Color Hearts and Stars, Cut and Paste them onto a any paper background
- Mix and Match
Don't know what to write inside your cards?
Try something like this:
Thank You for
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Happy Valentine's Day to YouFor any kind of person:
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Thank You for
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