A Day of Helping

On a chilly January morning, Owen’s neighborhood group met at the community garden. They wanted to make the garden welcoming for everyone. Owen and her friend Isabella picked up litter with an adult. Other neighbors planted seeds and made a sign inviting people to share the space. Owen’s grandmother told the children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a leader who worked for civil rights and dreamed of a fairer country. He encouraged people to work for change peacefully. People remember his life and work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a US federal holiday in January. When the group finished, Owen noticed a neighbor carrying heavy bags. She asked an adult to help, then held the garden gate open. “Small acts can help people feel welcome,” said her grandmother. The neighbors decided to meet again and care for the garden together.

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Community Helpers