2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegiate Challenge

Missouri Campus Compact received a small grant from sister Compact North Carolina Campus Compact, through the Corporation for National and Community Service, to provide member campuses across the state with the opportunity to make a difference locally through the MLK Day Collegiate Challenge.

Cottey College (Nevada), Truman State University (Kirksville), University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg), and University of Missouri-St. Louis (St. Louis) received the mini-grants and mobilized a combined 751 volunteers making a difference through 38 service projects!

The MLK Collegiate Challenge breaks down barriers amongst participants and between the students and their local community using a unique program model that frames the day as a “challenge” utilizing the resources, creativity, and planning ability of each team or group of young people. In addition to unifying diverse participants around a service project, the MLK Collegiate Challenge provides opportunities for participants to reflect upon, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK Day at UMSL  (YouTube video link)
MLK Day at Cottey

MLK Challenge Report, MOCC

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