Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a federal legal holiday on January 20, 1986, to observe the birthday of the civil rights leader. This observance is the only federal holiday designated as a "National Day of Service." Americans are encouraged to: a) reflect on principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change; and b) volunteer to improve their communities.
Sarah’s House
Sarah’s House is a supportive housing program offering emergency shelter and project-based supportive housing with an array of other services for families experiencing homelessness in Anne Arundel County. Serving up to 125 people daily, half of whom are children. Click here to learn more about how to get involved, or email Bruce Clopein at bclopein@cc-md.org
Light House Shelter
The Light House offers integrated care services focused on stabilizing the health of its clients, maximizing their income, and securing safe and stable housing for them. They also address the root causes of homelessness, including lack of marketable job skills, addiction, and the debilitating effects of mental and physical health issues. Click here to learn more about how to get involved, or email volunteers@
In-kind Donations - Urgent Needs
We are also collecting in-kind donations for both shelters from January 8 to January 31. Click here to view the list of urgent needs for both shelters and to learn more about how you can get involved.
