The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is Monday, January 19, and calls Americans to honor Dr. King and his legacy through service. Together, we step up to make our communities more equitable and create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. We have the power to bring communities together, help others stand together against hate, build bridges, and heal divides through service on this day and well into the future.
How will you honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on MLK Day? Learn about Martin Luther King and his legacy. Explore and educate yourself about ways to address inequity, foster inclusion, and improve access. Elevate local community leaders by supporting local Black-owned businesses and organizations. Engage by volunteering – join a community cleanup, mentor a young person, or serve food at a community kitchen. Any act of service, big or small, can help the nation unite and break down barriers.
MLK DAY OF SERVICE EVENTS:
KCK MLK Celebration: 46th Annual Kansas City, Kansas | MLK Holiday Celebration | Memorial Hall | Pre-Service 10:30AM, Main Service at 11:00.
Harvesters: Sign-up now open: Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to serving others. On Monday, January 19, 2026, millions of Americans will follow his example by participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteers help sort and repack food, enabling Harvesters to feed more than 226,000 people each month.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nature Walk – Nature Walk 2026 – January 19th, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Each year since 2015, KC Parks and the Heartland Conservation Alliance have invited the Kansas City community for the MLK Jr. Nature Walk along Brush Creek, focused on environmental justice. This year, the walk will be preceded by a keynote speaker at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center. The event encourages listening, reflection, and honoring the powerful words of Dr. King.
2026 Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Cleaver Family YMCA – January 19, 2026. Sign up to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a Morning of Service and Community Impact! Join YMCA on Monday, January 19th, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., for a morning dedicated to service and unity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2026 Olathe Family YMCA – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – January 19, 2026 – 10 am-12 pm | Sign up to join the Olathe Family YMCA for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This will be a morning dedicated to turning compassion into action and honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service. Volunteers will work together on hands-on service projects that directly support individuals and families in our community. Activities include creating PLARN (plastic yarn) mats for the Starfish Project, which provide warmth, comfort, and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness, and assembling care and supply kits for vital community organizations.