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In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of serviceÌý– a “day on, not a day off.” Part of , the President’s national call to service initiative, MLK DayÌýcalls for ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.Ìý

Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ by applying the principles of nonviolence to make this country a better place to live—creating the Beloved Community.Ìý

The MLK Day of Service is a way to transform Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings into community action that helps solve social problems. That service may meet a tangible need, or it may meet a need of the spirit.ÌýOn this day, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.

>> Looking for a specific cause or charity to support?ÌýDiscover ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s CharitiesÌýmembers here.

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