January 18 - 24, 2021
Albert Einstein College of Medicine will join colleges and universities nationwide by honoring
Martin Luther King Jr. through service work. Now more than ever we recognize the importance
of shared community and look forward to sharing our time energy, and spirit with those around
us in need.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
This year Einstein is offering in-person and virtual opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to
serve the Bronx community throughout the week of January 18, 2021.
Einstein employees - human resources will allow two hours of paid time off to participate in a
service opportunity that week, whether through Einstein or another volunteer organization of the
individual’s own choosing.
Please keep in mind that, because of COVID-19, each site will be required to limit the number of
volunteers on location at one time. Also, because we must notify sites in advance, the deadline
to register for the Einstein-offered activities is Friday, January 8, 2021.
“While you can volunteer throughout the week for as many hours as you wish, we’re happy to
provide employees with two hours of paid time toward their goodwill efforts,” said Yvonne
Ramirez, vice president of human resources. “We know that members of the Einstein
community will show their hearts as they so often do.”
Please sign up by Friday, January 8, 2021 for volunteer activities.
Sign Up
Service Challenge!
Log your hours by January 24, 2021, to participate in our service challenge.
The individuals and the departments that complete the most service hours from January 18 to 24, 2021 will receive a prize!
You may engage in volunteer opportunities outside of Einstein’s offerings as well. You can find more volunteer opportunities on the AmeriCorps website.
Log your hours by January 24, 2021
Service Reflection
On Tuesday, January 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST, we will also host a virtual “reflection”
Zoom so that members of our Einstein community can share their service experiences with one
another.
Zoom ID: 915 4036 5803
Zoom Link: https://einsteinmed.zoom.us/j/91540365803
Einstein MLK Service Opportunities
Opportunity 1: Project BRAVO Food Pantry
Organization Served: Project BRAVO of Montefiore Medical Center
Location: 3058 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
Dates/Times:
- January 20, 2021: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- January 20, 2021: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- January 22, 2021: noon to 2:00 p.m.
- January 22, 2021: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Service Opportunity Description: At Project BRAVO, volunteers will have the opportunity to
help organize and shelve food items, package groceries, distribute packaged meals, groceries,
and personal protective equipment (PPE) to community members, and conduct health
screenings with community members.
Organization Description: A product of Montefiore Health System’s mission to care for every
body and the whole body, Project BRAVO Food Pantry is a community-based, hospital-driven
initiative designed to combat food insecurity for high-risk individuals and families. Our Bronx
home, one of the poorest congressional districts in the nation, is a “food desert” where residents
lack access to healthy food—or any food at all — For those facing the highest levels of poverty.
Our services include nutrition support as well as provision of pre-made meals, shelf-stable
goods, fresh produce, household and baby supplies, and more. Project BRAVO works directly
with our Montefiore Medical Group clinics and collaborates with local non-profits including
FeedNYC, Food Bank for New York City, and Hunger Free America in tandem with generous
philanthropic leaders. Learn more: Engage NYC
Opportunity 2: Interdisciplinary Health Care Project Presentations by HERO High Students
Organization Served: HERO High School
Date: January 22, 2021
Time: noon to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Service Opportunity Description: Please join us as 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
present their research and action plans on managing chronic diseases and addressing public
health issues in the Bronx. Visitors should expect to listen to student presentations, provide
authentic feedback reflective of your area of expertise, and help to facilitate virtual roundtable
discussions. Interdisciplinary projects are a key part of the academic program at HERO High.
The participation of caring adults with expertise in health-care and education will make this a
powerful learning experience for all. Given all that our students have been through this year,
your participation is more appreciated than ever.
Organization Description: HERO High School is an early college, Pathways in Technology
Early College High School (PTECH) with grades 9 through 14 (grades 13 and14 include
coursework at Hostos Community College towards an associate’s degree in nursing or
community health). As part of their education, students come to Montefiore to participate in a
variety of work-based learning activities and workshops that align with the school’s Healthcare
Careers Curriculum and the needs of the modern healthcare workforce. Learn more:
NYC Schools
Opportunity 3: FJAM Bronx Grocery Delivery
Organization Served: Einstein Food Justice and Medicine
Date: January 18, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Location: Front of Belfer Building (1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461)
Delivery addresses will be provided.
Service Opportunity Description: Volunteers making deliveries will meet on campus in front of
the Belfer building to collect groceries and depart for deliveries. Groceries will be packaged for
specific community members. Transportation will not be provided. Feel free to visit
Einstein Zipcar page for more information on Einstein’s Zipcar
service. Please note that delivering the groceries may take 1.5 to 3 hours.
Organization Description: Food Justice and Medicine (FJAM) is an Einstein Community
Based Service Learning group aimed at addressing food insecurity in the Bronx. Injustice and
systemic barriers in our food system impact our patients’ long-term health. FJAM’s aim is to
promote food sovereignty in our community by educating the student body on the importance of
healthy food access for disease prevention, volunteering in the community to address patients’
food needs, and seeking policy interventions that aim to improve healthy food access.
Opportunity 4: PPE and Food Distribution
Organization Served: The Bronx Community Foundation
Date: January 20, 2021
Time:
- noon to 3:00 p.m.
- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Einstein Campus 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
Service Opportunity Description: Volunteers will help distribute personal protective
equipment (PPE) and food items (non perishables and fresh produce) to community members
of the Bronx. Please wear your own PPE during this event and note that this service opportunity
will take place outside. Please dress accordingly.
Organization Description: The Bronx Community Foundation works to build an equitable,
inclusive, and just Bronx with a focus on being community-driven and working with place-based
organizations to realize a resilient and prosperous Bronx. The Bronx Community Foundation
addresses the needs and leverages the opportunities in the Bronx by cultivating community
leadership and support focusing on four essential pillars: Community, Health, Economic
Security, and Equity & Justice. The Bronx Community Relief Effort (BCRE), an initiative of the
foundation, was born in the South Bronx immediately after the novel coronavirus hit New York
City. The BCRE has a goal to raise $10 million to support effective, on-the-ground operations
that are focused on meeting the most essential needs of the Bronx community. Learn More:
The Bronx
We look forward to your engagement and accomplishments in Dr. King's memory!
Please note our photo policy and the photo policy of any organization(s) with whom you volunteer.
- Follow the photography policies and guidelines of the organization with whom you are volunteering
- While taking photos, focus on yourself and other volunteers
- Do not photograph individuals without their consent
- Post your image(s) using #EinsteinMLKDay
- Tag @diversityateinstein on Instagram
Email einstein-diversity@einsteinmed.org with any questions.
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