United Way of Anderson to host a day of service

Residents can volunteer at the United Way community projects from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Jan. 13.

The projects include working with Safe Harbors for domestic violence victims, United Way of Anderson County, and Anderson Interfaith Ministries. Other projects include charities and nonprofits such as The Lot Project, Hope Missions, Garden South Main and Mercy Center.

The program will begin at 8 a.m. at the Westside Community Center New Gym located at 1100 W. Franklin St.

The United Way of Anderson County located at 604 N. Murray Ave., is also encouraging groups to work together on these projects to help “strengthen ties to communities and address issues that divide us.”

“For nearly two decades, United Way of Anderson County has honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an opportunity for Anderson County residents to volunteer during this special celebration, said Olivia Armstrong, volunteer coordinator, for United Way of Anderson County. “It is not too late to volunteer for this special service day.

The first 100 volunteers to arrive will receive a free T-shirt. Residents can sign up online at: Dream Day - MLK Day of Service 2024 (ticketsignup.io) or contact Armstrong directly at 864- 2263438 ext. 108 or at Olivia@uwandsc.org.

Mayor Terence Roberts to hold MLK breakfast

William McCoy, director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University, is the keynote speaker for the annual MLK breakfast.

The event is Jan. 12 at the Anderson Civic Center, located at 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Doors open at 8 a.m.,