Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by guiding our children in creating a world where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. Teach them that they, too, can be powerful leaders, and that their small actions can have a big impact by spreading Dr. King’s message of equality and love.
Kids Impact Community is a Milwaukee based non-profit, service organization. They offer monthly opportunities for parents and caregivers to volunteer with their children. You will be able to show your little ones the power of generosity and make new friends throughout our Milwaukee community.
THEIR MISSION
Our mission is to empower children of all ages to work with their caregivers to build relationships and strengthen the Milwaukee community through partnerships and service experiences in an inclusive environment.
THEIR VISION
Our vision is to instill the belief in our children that they are responsible for and capable of being dynamic and change-making citizens within their community.
THEIR VALUES
Kids Impact Community strives to provide an environment where all children and families feel safe and affirmed, valued and reflected. We are unaffiliated with any faith traditions or other organizations. We partner with diverse, established, and effective organizations within Milwaukee that, like us, recognize the capability of children to make change, serve others, and build relationships.
Click on the links below for additional information and to register.
MLK Day | Monday, Jan. 20
MLK National Day of Service Program
Monday, January 20 | 10-11:30 am
Congregation Shalom – Fox Point
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an all-ages, family-friendly morning of learning and service. We will welcome a special guest speaker for story time, music, movement, and various on-site service projects, including packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling with housing insecurity and decorating journals for cancer care kits.
Leadership Opportunity for Kids Ages 9-12
Sunday, January 19 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, January 20 | 9:30 a.m.-noon
Congregation Shalom – Fox Point
We need junior leaders ages 9-12 to help with set-up the day before and assist attendees at various project stations the day of the event. If your child is ready for a little extra responsibility, invite them to grab a buddy and register as a Junior Leader for the Day!
THANK YOU to Congregation Shalom for generously hosting our Martin Luther King Jr. Day project!
Throughout January
Sort Books for Bernie’s Book Bank
Monday, January 20 | 4:30-6 p.m.
The Ivy House in the Fifth Ward
Sort and sticker and pack children’s books for distribution to schools throughout the Greater Milwaukee area. Discover how Bernie’s Book Bank transforms children’s lives through the power of book ownership. Bring a book to donate and give the gift of reading.
Social Justice Story Time: Celebrating MLK Day! (age 2-6)
Tuesday, January 21 | 10:30 – 11:30 am at the North Shore Library
Tuesday, January 21 | 4-5 pm at the Shorewood Library
Join KIC for a Social Justice Story Time with Rona Wolfe, an educator experienced in discussing big ideas with young kids and their grownups. Through stories Rona will introduce Martin Luther King Jr. and lead kid-friendly discussions about race, racial justice and address how even kids can take big actions in small ways.
Serve Pantry Guests at Kinship Community Food Center
Tuesday, January 21 | 3:30-6 p.m.
Kinship Community Food Center in Riverwest
Invite your kids to understand the power of generosity by assisting shoppers at Kinship Community Food Center in selecting groceries, carrying bags, stocking shelves, and cleaning up. Kinship is dedicated to helping residents build community, improve nutritional health, and reduce poverty through the power of food.
Unfolding Generosity Clothing Sort at Hope Center (two opportunities!)
Wednesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 22 | 4-6 p.m.
Hope Center in Waukesha
Help ensure our neighbors look their best! Families will be sorting clothing donations, selecting gently used items and arranging them in the clothing shop. Feel free to bring clothing in dignity condition to donate.
Distribute Winter Hygiene Kits to Milwaukee’s Unhoused (Age 12+)
Saturday, January 25 | 7:45-9:15 a.m.
Kosciuszko Park in Milwaukee
Engage your children ages 12+ with Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge to distribute KIC assembled winter hygiene kits for Milwaukee residents living with housing insecurity.
Pack Diapers for Milwaukee Diaper Mission
Saturday, January 25 | 10-11 a.m. or 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Milwaukee Diaper Mission in Cudahy
Help Milwaukee families keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy by packing diapers at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission with your children.
Pack Rescued Food at Just One More Ministry
Saturday, January 25 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Just One More Ministry in Glendale
Shop in the warehouse pantry to prepare outreach bags to be distributed to food pantries, group homes, youth programs, women’s and children’s shelters, and programs supporting the unhoused, among others.
Lunch Pack and Love
Sunday, January 26 drop-off
At home project to be dropped off at various locations
Engage your children as dynamic change-making citizens by packing lunches in your own home to assist residents throughout the Greater Milwaukee community struggling with food insecurity. Lunches will be distributed by Just One More Ministry.
Serve a Meal at the Women’s Center
Thursday, January 30 | 5:15-7 p.m.
Milwaukee Women’s Center Shelter in Burnham Park Neighborhood
Brighten the evening of families staying at the Women’s Center with a delicious meal. Our volunteer group of children and caregivers will prepare and serve dinner to women and their children staying at the shelter.
Birthday Buddies
January 20 – February 2 Drop Off
Various locations
In honor of MLK’s Birthday month, help kids living in transitional housing circumstances celebrate their birthday! Decorate and pack a birthday kit with the necessary party supplies to support families at Meta House and foster kids served by Kids Matter Inc.
