Following his footsteps

The Dunbar Heritage Association, in collaboration with Keep San Marcos Beautiful and the Hays County Food Bank, will host its 3rd annual Harvey Miller Day of Service (HMDOS). The neighborhood clean up will begin at the Eddie Durham Park located at 205 MLK Dr. Volunteers should arrive at 8:45 a.m. and the clean up will start at 9 a.m. The drop off for the food drive will take place at the Dunbar Recreation Center located at 801 MLK Dr. between 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will also be a tree planting at the conclusion of the neighborhood clean up at Dunbar Park in honor of Harvey Miller.

Miller, also known as “The Good-Lookin’ Fella,” dedicated 54 years of his life in service to the San Marcos community. He was the first park director for the Dunbar Recreation Center and was known for collecting and recycling cans in City Park. He was the 2008 recipient of the “Spirit of San Marcos Award,” and named “Outstanding Senior Volunteer” by The San Marcos Senior Citizen Advisory Board in 2019. In recognition of his life-long commitment to service, DHA hosts an annual day of service to invite the city to be active participants in the community in which they live.

Donating to the Food Drive

The Hays County Food Bank is preparing for the upcoming holiday season as well as the regular demand for donations to help provide the needs of residents of Hays County. To help them stock their shelves, they are asking for the specific items below.

Food Needs

• SHELF-STABLE FOOD

• Must be unopened and have an intact label.

• Must list ingredients.

• Some expired items are accepted.

• Expired baby food, formula, and adult nutrition drinks CANNOT be accepted.

Wish List

Canned meats (tuna, salmon, ravioli, chili) Canned fruits and vegetables Canned tomato products (diced tomatoes, Rotel, sauce, paste) Soups Peanut butter and jelly Pasta and pasta sauces Macaroni and cheese Shelf-stable milk Cereal Granola bars Trail Mix Pancake Mix Oatmeal Applesauce Fruit cups Bottled water Rice and beans

Dunbar Heritage Association: Who we are and what we do…

In 1999, Harvey Miller organized the Dunbar Heritage Association as a charitable organization to ensure the continuance of the three cornerstones of black culture that he had dedicated himself to building for more than four decades. In 2014 he and the Dunbar Heritage Association received a SMART Award from the SM Arts Commission.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dunbar Heritage Association is the cultural preservation of Black culture through social practices, traditions, rituals, knowledge, spiritual beliefs, language, and artistic expression. We achieve our mission by: Celebrating our traditions by hosting the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration, Black History Month, and Juneteenth Celebrations which honor our heritage.

Advocating for the beautification and revitalization of the Dunbar Cultural Historic District. This includes bringing awareness to the cultural and historical contributions made by members of the black community (past and present) in the City of San Marcos Educating our community by providing a forum for people interested in learning about and preserving black culture through educational workshops, seminars, and communal events.