2026 MLK Day Service Project

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed annually on the third Monday in January. The day honors Dr. King’s leadership and his role as a foremost advocate for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement, which sought to end racial discrimination in laws and society.

Ways to Get Involved

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, join us in a day of meaningful action and collective service. Whether you’re in Atlanta or across the country, there are several ways to participate:

1. Host a Service Project in Your Community

Participate from anywhere as part of our National Community Service Project Initiative. Organize a local kit-packing event with your school, business, faith group, or family and deliver the completed kits to nearby shelters, schools, or community organizations.

You or your group can host a service project that aligns with your community’s needs to make a tangible impact. Examples include:

Hosting a community clean-up or beautification project
Collecting and sorting donations (clothing, food, hygiene items)
Creating encouragement cards for seniors, healthcare workers, or unhoused neighbors
Partnering with a local school or shelter for volunteer support activities

Register Your Service Project

Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by taking action in your community. Whether you are an individual, large or small group, your service project helps build the Beloved Community.

Dr. King taught us that “everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” Whether you’re organizing a neighborhood cleanup, hosting a donation drive, or leading a volunteer event — your project makes an impact.

Register your project today and show how you’re making a difference in your community!

2. Donate Items via Our Amazon Wish List

Support the project by purchasing items from our curated Amazon Wish List. All items will be shipped directly to our team and included in the kits distributed on MLK Day. This is a great way to support the effort from anywhere with no assembly required.

Link: Amazon Wish List

3. Spread the Word

Help expand our impact by sharing this opportunity with your network. Use the hashtag #MLKDay2026 on social media, invite friends and colleagues to join, and stay tuned for downloadable digital toolkits and flyers.

Together, we can honor Dr. King’s legacy through service, solidarity, and sustained community impact.

For questions contact: volunteer@thekingcenter.org