Volunteer for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statue with blue sky in background.

HFC and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will celebrate the 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by giving back to the community on Monday, January 15, 2024.

The MLK Day of Service is a one-day outreach activity that commemorates the philosophy and legacy of the late civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is a collaborative effort between HFC and UM-Dearborn. Students, faculty, and staff from both institutions will volunteer their time to help local agencies with various projects.

Please register in advance for MLK Day volunteer activities

The registration link provides more details about each of the opportunities below. Please sign up today.

OPTION 1: In-person volunteer options on the UM-Dearborn campus from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

Kids Against Hunger
Project Sunshine
Doggie toy making
Plastic mat rug making
Assembling hygiene kits
On-Campus food pantry

OPTION 2: In-person volunteer options at various times and locations:

9:00 a.m. to noon: Eternal Light (5752 N. Telegraph in Dearborn Heights)
Noon to 3:00 p.m.: Auntie Na’s House (12028 Yellowstone St. in Detroit)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (230 Coolidge in River Rouge)
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Capuchin Services Center (6333 Medbury St. in Detroit)
8:00 to 10:30 a.m.: Capuchin Soup Kitchen (4390 Conner in Detroit)
9:00 to noon: World Medical Relief (21725 Melrose Ave. in Southfield)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Tuckerville Transitions (35230 E. Michigan Ave. in Wayne)

OPTION 3: Remote service opportunities (at your home, where you will provide the materials needed for these activities) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

Creating greeting cards
Doggie toy making
Fleece blanket making

Join us to make a difference on MLK Day!

For questions or more information, contact Kayla Collins at krcollins3@hfcc.edu or Brandon Harris at bjharris9@hfcc.edu.