Mobile United’s Natural Resources Task Force, in partnership with the Mobile City Council, will host the 8th Annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service on January 15, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This year, the planning team has expanded the outdoor clean-up by hosting a site in each of the seven city council districts.
As Mobile United celebrates 50 years of impacting change in 2022, the organization hopes to engage citizens throughout all communities in the city. The public is encouraged to participate in the clean-up being held in their district (site locations and partners are listed below). Participation is free, but pre- registration is strongly encouraged. The purpose of the event is to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by inspiring citizens to give back to the community.
Mobile BayKeeper two sites include:
District 2- 1260 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604 (Solid Rock mininstires)
Councilman Carroll & Mobile Baykeeper
District 7- 6550 Ziegler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608 ( Behind Family Dollar )
Councilwoman Gregory & Mobile Baykeeper
What we encourage volunteers to wear/bring:
1. Comfortable, warm clothing that you do not mind getting a little wet or dirty
2. Boots that can get wet and/or muddy
3. Full water bottle(s)
4. Sunscreen
What we will provide:
1. Safety vests
2. Garbage bags
3. Gloves and/or trash picker
4. Hand sanitizer & bug spray
5. First aid kit
The purpose of the event is to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by inspiring citizens to give back to the community. As Mobile United celebrates 50 years of impacting change in 2022, the organization hopes to engage citizens throughout all communities of the city. Event partners include the Mobile City Council, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Dog River Clearwater Revival, Mobile Baykeeper, Keep Mobile Beautiful, Osprey Initiative, Revitalize DIP, and Groundwork Mobile County.
