MLK Day of Service: Turning Words Into Action

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a day of remembrance—it’s a call to action. Dr. King believed that everyone can be great because everyone can serve, and the MLK Day of Service reminds us that positive change begins when we step up for our communities.

This day encourages us to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with reflection, but with meaningful service. Whether it’s volunteering at a local food bank, helping a neighbor in need, supporting youth programs, or participating in community cleanups, even small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.

Volunteering strengthens our neighborhoods, builds connections, and reminds us that we’re all part of something bigger. It’s also a powerful way to show compassion, unity, and hope, values Dr. King championed throughout his life.

If you’re looking for ways to get involved check these out.

City of Lancaster – Saturday, January 17, beginning at 8 a.m. – https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/Home/Components/News/News/10424/

This will be the third Love Your City clean-up and the City’s largest and most ambitious effort to date, offering a wide range of service opportunities across Lancaster. Volunteers will take part in neighborhood and desert cleanups, park beautification projects, block wall painting to cover past graffiti repairs, and the creation of a community anti-graffiti mural. Additional service opportunities will be available at multiple locations throughout the City

California Volunteers – Ongoing

California Volunteers is the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges.