On November 1, the Athens County Foundation (ACF) was awarded the ServeOhio MLK Day of Service grant. Impassioned by the legacy of service left by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the mission of this grant is to help nonprofits across the state improve their communities through service and volunteer activities. Like MLK Jr., the Foundation is deeply dedicated to ensuring that all voices are heard, especially those historically excluded, by creating spaces for inclusive participation and co-created solutions. ACF strives to empower both individuals and communities to break down educational barriers and promote local storytelling.

This project is made possible with ACF’s current partnership with Ohio University’s COMCorps Program. ACF’s COMCorps member and Program Coordinator, Hannah Louck, is leading this initiative with the support of ACF and the COMCorps program.

MLK Service Day with Tablertown People of Color Museum

This coming January 28, 2025, ACF will partner with the Tablertown People of Color Museum to uplift local stories through service. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more about the long, diverse history of Athens County, while simultaneously participating in an act of service for the museum. Volunteers will work to clean up the land on which a new Tablertown People of Color Museum will be built. On this service day, a Free Little Library will also be donated to the museum and Tablertown community. In addition to a day-of-service, the Athens County Foundation will be holding a book drive throughout the month of January to restock Free Little Libraries throughout Athens County — please stay tuned for more information regarding drop-off locations.

Those interested in volunteering can sign up on Give Pulse or reach out to Hannah Louck at comcorpsacf@athensfoundation.org.