MLK Community Coalition P.O. Box 94268 Pasadena, CA 91109-4268
www.pasadenamlk.org
Officers
Dr. Jackie Jacobs President
Christopher Walker 1st Vice
President
Dr. Dana Hill 2nd Vice President
Dr. Dana Hill Secretary
Christopher walker Treasurer
Directors
Alfred L. Carr, Esq.
Dr. David L. Jacobs
Denise Jones
Nat Nader
Dr. Ayesha Randall
December 30, 2019
Dear Supporter,
The mission of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition
(MLKCC) is to educate, serve and inspire students to keep Dr. King’s
dream alive. In line with the mission, and for more than three decades
MLKCC has had programs and activities in the community. MLKCC
invites you to take part in one or more of the upcoming exciting events
that will be presented in 2020 so that you may experience firsthand the
pride of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King through
community engagement and bridge building.
Enclosed please find a list of upcoming events, which will highlight the
gifts and talents of local youth and will provide details for your
attendance.
May we count on you to make a monetary commitment to support this
annual event? Your generous donation will make a difference in
achieving the goal of $15,000 and will allow the dream of Dr. King to
continue with the young people in Pasadena, California. One of the
ways your contribution will be used is to award and recognize winners
in the essay and visual arts contest.
Please complete the enclosed form and submit it with your donation.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. MLKCC is a
non-profit organization with the identification number 30-0873714.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Christopher Walker
Christopher Walker, 1st Vice President
Calendar of Events
January 11, 2020 - 10 a.m.
Rekindling the Light of Peace
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
Description: The Pasadena Human Relations Commission
invites the public to attend the 20th Annual “Rekindling the Light
of Peace” event in the City Council Chambers at Pasadena City
Hall. This free event features guest speakers, music and poetry
readings and is a prelude to celebrations that occur on Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 5:00 p.m.
MLK Essay and Visual Arts Finalists’ Public Readings, Displays,
and Presentations
Longfellow Elementary School, 5:30 p.m.
1065 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104
Description: Come listen to original speeches and enjoy an
evening of viewing beautiful artwork and performances paying
tribute to Dr. King by the MLK Essay and Visual Arts Contest
finalists and winners. The hosting school organizes the event to
showcase some of the other diverse talents of the students.
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
MLK Day of Service: A Day On, Not Off
Muir High School, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1905 N. Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
Description: On the Saturday before the MLK Day of Service, it
is our tradition to provide a local school with volunteers to help
beautify the campus. We will plant flowers, clean up, and do
several maintenance tasks. Afterwards, we will enjoy a nice
lunch and entertainment from the students from the school. This
is collaboration between Martin Luther King Community Coalition
and Pasadena Unified School District and the school principal.
Sunday, January 19, 2020 – 3:30 p.m.
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Metropolitan Baptist Church
2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, CA 91001
Monday, January 20, 2020 - 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration and Student Awards
Robinson Park
1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. | Pasadena, CA 91103
8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast & Teach-in
9:45 a.m. - Program begins
Our Mission
The mission of the Martin Luther King
Community Coalition is to keep
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Alive through education
And volunteerism.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition Sponsorship
I, the undersigned accept the terms to be recognized as a Sponsor for the 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition Annual King Day Celebration at the
Sponsorship Level indicated below:
Presenting - $5,000 Participation in the program & Sponsorship displayed
Platinum - $1,000 Full page advertisement
Diamond - $500 Half Page advertisement
Gold - $250 Quarter Page advertisement
Silver - $100 Business Card Advertisement
Presenting, Platinum Sponsors Levels only:
_______ Yes, booth space requested for event _________ No, booth space needed
Print information clearly.
Company/Name ___________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State __________ Zip ________________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: __________________________________
Please make your check payable to the Pasadena MLK Community Coalition
and mail to:
P.O. Box 94268 Pasadena, CA 91109 – 4268
For Inclusion in the event program booklet, all sponsorship logos and artwork
must be received by January 13, 2020.
Should you have any questions, please contact Chris Walker (626) 222-4488
Your contribution to the MLK Community Coalition is more than a donation; it’s an
investment with an excellent return. Thank you for supporting
our cause and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.