MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity
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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Join us to celebrate MLK Day of Service and Solidarity!
GRAND RIVER ROOM, KIRKHOF CENTER
About MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity
The MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinated annually by the Office of Student Life - Civic Engagement in conjunction with the MLK Week Executive Planning Committee, this event serves as a beacon of unity and service. This year, our anticipation reached new heights as we collaborated with 15 non-profit organizations in Greater Grand Rapids. Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with these invaluable community allies, championing Dr. King's dream. In the true spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., student volunteers will devote their time to meaningful projects, embodying his vision for a more unified and equitable society. Together, we are translating inspiration into action, harnessing MLK Day as a catalyst for positive change.
MLK Day Of Service Schedule
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Activity |
Time |
Location |
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Site Leader Check In |
7:30 - 8:00 am |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center |
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Participant Check In |
8:00 - 8:30 am |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center |
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Event Overview |
8:30 - 8:45 am |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center |
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Keynote Speaker |
8:45- 9:15 am |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center |
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Buses Depart from GV |
9:30 am |
Kirkhof Center Bus Stop |
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Service Project and lunch |
10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Site Locations |
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Buses Depart from Site Locations |
1:15 pm |
Site Location |
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Post Service Reflection |
1:15 - 2:00 pm |
On the way back to GVSU |
MLK Day of Service 2026 Student Registration
This form is for those who are interested in registering to volunteer for MLK Day of Service on January 24, 2026. Below is a list of some potential organizations hosting volunteer sites where we will place you. Please be mindful that spots are limited for each volunteer site and once they are full, we won't be able to put you in that site. We will try our best to place you with your friends/chosen group, so please mention your friends/group name who you want to be placed with while registering. Also know that we cannot guarantee that all members of your group will secure spots in the same activity, as availability operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids
St. Gianna's No Cost Baby Boutique (Catholic Charities West Michigan)
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
Urban Family Ministries
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation
YWCA West Central Michigan
Kent County Park
John Ball Area Neighborhood Association
Bridge Street Ministries
After the Storm
Sylvia's Place
Humane Society of West MI
Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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