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Nazareth joins other Rochester colleges for MLK: King for a Day A service day of action and advocacy, Jan. 31

Rochester, NY (01/30/2026) — Nazareth University, along with other local Rochester colleges and universities, is taking part in MLK: King for a Day on Saturday, Jan. 31, a service day of action and advocacy with partner organizations around Rochester to honor the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

King for a Day participants will start at the Stardust Ballroom at Edgerton Rec for a community-building kickoff event featuring speakers Rev. JD Jackson Jr., pastor of the United Church of Pittsford, and performances from local college students from around the area.

Nazareth University's Weider Community Engagement is partnering with the MLK Planning Committee and its Community Partners: Agape Haven of Abundance, Cameron Community Ministries, Rochester Hope, and The Ester Project Inc. to host service projects for the day's attendees.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31

9-10 a.m.

WHERE: Kickoff at Stardust Ballroom at Edgerton Rec | 41 Backus St., Rochester, NY 14608

MEDIA: May attend the kickoff event at Edgerton Rec.

**The King for a Day organizers are asking the media not to attend the individual sites this year.**

Nazareth contact for King for a Day: Adam Lewandowski - (585) 451-4996 (cell)

Nazareth University

Julie Long, Chief Public Relations Officer | (585) 389-2456 | (585) 781-8186 (c) | jlong2@naz.edu

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