Spirit of service
UW–Madison held its Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday, a week after the official holiday, so more students returning from winter break could participate. Students and staff members took part in a direct service volunteer event at Reach-A-Child on Madison’s west side. The volunteers prepared backpacks that will be given to Wisconsin first responders by Reach-A-Child so they can be used to help comfort children in crisis.
Photos by Bryce Richter/University Communications
Students and staff members, including Emmett Sexton and Xai Xiong, take part in the event. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The event took place at Reach-A-Child on Madison's west side. Photo by: Bryce Richter
A volunteer places books and other items for children in a backpack. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Eric Salzwedel, marketing and development director for Reach-A-Child, explains the purpose of the backpacks. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The backpacks will be given to Wisconsin first responders so they can be used to help comfort children in crisis. Photo by: Bryce Richter