As we approach two years into pandemic life with COVID case numbers exploding, are we languishing? succumbing? surrendering to what which we can't control?

My grandma used to say “when you’re feeling down, do something in the service of others — it will always make you feel better.”

The MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 17th is a perfect opportunity to feel good giving back. Choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood through Americorps or Green Seattle. Don’t want to be in a crowd? Small acts have large ripples - how can you make someone else’s life better today?

One of the greatest acts of service to our community is to get vaccinated. If you are still in need of a booster, the Seattle Sounders and the NW African American Museum will be hosting a booster shot clinic at Garfield High School Monday, January 17th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

These are challenging times, but we will get through together.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” - Martin Luther King Jr.