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Lakewood Heroes: Day 7 Our Community

Jan. 16, 2023 Today as we remember, honor and recognize the history, work and progress made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day of service we reflect on the many people who make up our community and who embody Dr. King’s message. Our video series “Lakewood Heroes” concludes today with a final look at six people who are …

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Lakewood Heroes: Day 6 Martin Olmos

Jan. 15, 2023 Martin Olmos began volunteering when his five children were young. His passion and love for giving back was passed on to his children, who are now grown and volunteer, following in their father’s footsteps. Olmos remembers what it was like when he first came to America and people stepped up to help him. Now he wants to …

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Lakewood Heroes: Day 5 Anthony Veliz

Jan. 14, 2023 Clover Park School District Director Anthony Veliz shares how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message has influenced his life. He shares his passion for helping youth and ensuring the next generation has opportunities to succeed. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate this year, we honor the …

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Lakewood Heroes: Day 4 LeMarco Mitchell

Jan. 13, 2023 Love. That’s the message LaMarco Mitchell takes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and it’s what drives him in his role working with Lakewood youth to teach them about financial literacy as a senior community engagement manager with Twin Star Credit Union. “When you give love, you get love,” Mitchell says, who also gives a nod …

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Lakewood Heroes: Day 3 Lua Pritchard

Jan. 12, 2023 Today’s Martin Luther King Jr. video series highlights Lua Pritchard, Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, or APCC. Pritchard shares about the organization she has been part of since 1997 and how Dr. King’s message and vision are evident in the work APCC does every day. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday …

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Lakewood Heroes Day 2: Deputy Mayor Mary Moss

Jan. 11, 2023 Day 2 of our Martin Luther King Jr. video series highlights Lakewood Deputy Mayor Mary Moss. Moss shares why she created the nonprofit Lakewood Multicultural Coalition and how the organization serves the community. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate this year, we honor the theme: Everybody …