Thank You for Uniting in Service this MLK Day

This Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service thousands of Americans across the nation united in service to honor the legacy of Dr. King, and his vision for Americans to serve.

We are grateful for you and all the volunteers who used our search tool to find opportunities near them. We also extend our gratitude to our partners and grantees who provided projects and opportunities.

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MLK Day Service Project Highlights

Below is a small sampling of how MLK Day projects gave back to their communities this year.

George Washington University

AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith served with US Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at George Washington University for the campus’ annual service event that draws hundreds of students, staff and faculty. Led by GW Serves JumpStart, the administration leaders and campus volunteers created activities for children to learn numbers and recognize colors.

Charles Hart Middle School

Smith served at the Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, DC, with US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, US Department of Housing and Urban Development and Deputy Secretary Don Graves, US Department of Commerce, serving alongside leaders at City Year DC. 

Samaritan's Feet International

Samaritan's Feet made a difference this MLK Day by giving out thousands of shoes across the country.

The Leaders Readers Network

The Leaders Readers Network hosted an MLK service project in Texas that advocates for equitable literacy for all. 

Volunteer Highlights

Thank You MLK Day Volunteers

This Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service, Americans shared their service stories online and in social media.

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Volunteers across the country united to honor Dr. King's legacy of service and sacrifice.

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Share Your Service Story

We’re always looking for service stories. Share your MLK Day of Service story on our website or tag #AmeriCorps in your social media posts.

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Commit to Serve on MLK Day and Beyond

We hope MLK Day will not just be a single day of service but an opportunity for Americans to begin building a lifetime of service by volunteering on a regular basis or committing to national service with AmeriCorps.

Service Can Take Us on a Path From Charity to Justice | Opinion by Michael D. Smith

When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke at the March on Washington in 1963, he described a “fierce urgency of now.” Six decades later, we still find ourselves holding this same sense of urgency. Read AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith's reflections on MLK Day of Service.

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Coast to Coast, Americans Stepped up in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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Thank you, again for stepping up on Monday, Jan. 16, to help create the Beloved Community of Dr. King's dream. We look forward to working with you again next MLK Day and throughout the rest of the year.

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