Community Programs
Programs & Initiatives
The MLK CommUNITY of Kennett Square supports a range of programs that carry Dr. King's legacy forward through education, service, and community action.
Education & Opportunity
Scholarships
Graduating seniors at Avon Grove, Kennett and Unionville high schools and any student at Lincoln University are invited to apply for two scholarships that will be awarded at each school. The scholarships will be awarded to deserving students, regardless of race or ethnicity, who promote the principles of Dr. King by their demonstrated commitment to school, community, family, and faith.
Applications are due April 15 each year. The completed application can be mailed to PO Box 1213, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or emailed to [email protected]. The below application can be downloaded and shared.
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25+
Years of Scholarship Support
Every Penny Counts
Schools & businesses across Kennett Square participate each fall
Spare Change, Big Impact
Change for Change
The MLK CommUNITY's "Change for Change" program requests your donation of coins or cash to help feed the hungry in the greater Kennett Square and West Grove PA areas. All funds will be donated, at your preference, to the Kennett Food Cupboard and the West Grove Bridge Food Pantry.
Bring coins or cash to Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, 891 E. Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square on Saturday before MLK Day in January, or donate online anytime. The Kennett Food Cupboard provides three to six days worth of food to over 1,200 individuals each month. Cash donations allow food banks to secure healthy food — including fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins — at far greater value than retail purchases.
Kennett Food Cupboard
Serves 1,200+ individuals monthly with food for families and low-income seniors
West Grove Bridge Food Pantry
Food pantry & clothing closet meeting physical and spiritual needs in difficult times
Year-Round Giving
Giving Tuesday & Community Campaign
The MLK CommUNITY participates in Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Our community campaign invites supporters to make a gift that sustains our programs and mission throughout the year.
Donations made through our Giving Tuesday campaign directly support scholarships, community events, and outreach programs. Every contribution — large or small — helps us continue Dr. King's work in our community and transform the world through radical generosity.
Give on Giving Tuesday
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving — join the global movement of generosity
20+ Organizations
Nonprofits, schools & community groups — free & open to all
Free & Open to the Public
"Be A King" Volunteer Fair
Held each year on MLK Day, the "Be A King" Volunteer Fair connects community members with local nonprofits, civic organizations, and service opportunities. Volunteerism is at the heart of Dr. King's philosophy — this fair is our invitation to put that philosophy into action.
Learn About the Volunteer Fair