Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to help make ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ on MLK Jr. Day of Service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Despite the recent frigid weather, Camp Fire Central Oregon is gearing up to ignite warmth in the hearts of United States Veterans through a volunteer initiative taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Monday, January 15.
Open to the public, the annual service project—Valentine’s for Veterans—provides a chance for community members and campers to gather and make Valentine’s Day cards for veterans.
Inclusive youth development organization Camp Fire Central Oregon hosts the event as one of its signature outreach activities, providing all the art supplies and a backdrop of fantastic fun.
Those wishing to attend are encouraged to sign up through Connect Central Oregon, then simply bring their crafting spirit and support for the cause.
After the event, completed cards are delivered to service members at the regional veterans hospital on Valentine’s Day, February 14.
“Every year, this volunteer community event just gets bigger and better,” says Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s executive director.
“There’s something so inspiring about the experience of coming together, not just connecting around the activity of crafting but a gratitude-centered cause on a day that honors Martin Luther King Jr., while commemorating equity, inclusion and diversity. It’s a truly fulfilling event and such a wonderfully creative way to give back and make a difference on this Day of Service.”
In addition to making cards, the public is invited to volunteer to help with the event’s setup and tear-down, further contributing to the event’s success. Anyone wishing to lend a hand is invited to indicate that when signing up through Connect Central Oregon.
Event and volunteer details:
What: Valentine’s for Veterans, a volunteer community event hosted by Camp Fire Central Oregon, honoring MLK Jr. Day of Service
When: Monday, January 15, 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Bend Church-United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703
Registration: Connect Central Oregon (registration encouraged, not required), https://volunteer.connectcentraloregon.org/need/detail/?need_id=878959
About Camp Fire Central Oregon
Founded in 1910, Camp Fire is a national organization that actively engages youth and teens in building essential skills for life. Camp Fire Central Oregon has been a local leader in youth development since 1916. The organization provides out-of-school time, teen service and leadership, camp and environmental programs. Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to help them find their spark, lift their voice, and discover
