Communities across the nation came together to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King on the 30th anniversary of MLK Day. MLK Day has served to encourage Americans to transform reflection into action by serving others and working toward building the Beloved Community.
Uniting Communities Through Service
AmeriCorps kickstarted MLK Day by joining The King Center’s CEO, Bernice King, at Hands On Atlanta. Together, they packed hygiene and meal kits for the community.
.@AmeriCorps kickstarts #MLKDay! In the leadup to the National Day of Service, @AmeriCorpsCEO joined @TheKingCenter CEO @BerniceKing at @HandsOnAtlanta to help pack hygiene and meal kits. #MLKDayOfService #MLKDay2025 pic.twitter.com/iBrU8heUqL
— AmeriCorps (@AmeriCorps) January 18, 2025
In Maryland, volunteers prepared meal kits for older adults, snack bags, and hygiene kits. They also gave out friendship bracelets for an upcoming Kindness Day event.
Celebrating at @MontgomeryCoMD MLK Day @MontCoExec 750 Cups of Cheer for our seniors, 500 snack bags for the children we serve, 500 hygiene kits for the families we serve, and tons friendship bracelets for our upcoming Kindness Day event! 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/PQ6D6zXRCU
— Small Things Matter (@STMdotorg) January 20, 2025
The Giants Community Fund’s AmeriCorps VISTA members joined forces with the Port of Oakland and Friends of Middle Shoreline to honor Dr. King’s legacy through impactful community action. Volunteers worked together to clean up and restore areas along the shoreline, fostering environmental stewardship and unity.
Four AmeriCorps programs united to make a meaningful impact at The Franciscan Center in Tampa. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers collaborated on various service projects, including cleaning up debris to beautify the grounds. This joint effort highlighted the power of unity and community.
Volunteer Arlington celebrated their eighth annual MLK Day of Service by helping the community with care packages and cleaning the streets.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered today at our 8th Annual #MLKDayofService to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special thanks to our Lead Sponsors: @amazon and @NestleUSA. pic.twitter.com/Xpgc8d6epz
— Volunteer Arlington (@volarlington) January 18, 2025
Continuing to Make a Difference in Communities
AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service embodies Dr. King’s vision of creating positive change and empowering communities. This year’s projects highlighted the profound impact we can have when we come together to address local needs, foster connections, and strengthen our communities. Join AmeriCorps and be part of a movement dedicated to making a difference year-round. Find the perfect fit for your passion, and volunteer today to help build stronger, more united communities.
