Volunteer for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
HFC and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will celebrate the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by giving back to the community on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The MLK Day of Service is a one-day outreach activity that commemorates the philosophy and legacy of the renowned civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students, faculty, and staff from both institutions will volunteer to help local agencies.
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: Off-campus service opportunities
In-person volunteer options:
- 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 1:00 p.m.: Tuckerville Transitions (35230 E. Michigan Ave. in Wayne)
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Gleaners Southwest Food Pantry (21405 Trolley Industrial Drive in Taylor)
- 9:00 a.m. to noon: Fish & Loaves (25670 Northline Rd. in Taylor)
- 9:00 a.m. to noon: Friends for Animals Metro Detroit (16121 Reckinger Rd. in Dearborn)
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Brilliant Detroit (5675 Larkins St. in Detroit)
- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Cass Community Social Services (11850 Woodrow Wilson in Detroit)
- 7:00 a.m. to noon: Corner Shower and Laundry (1950 Trumbull #31/405 in Detroit)
OPTION 2: On-campus service opportunities
Please check in at Kochoff Hall in the James C. Renick University Center where there will be a morning kick-off at 9:00 a.m. and opportunities to register for in-person volunteer opportunities on the UM-Dearborn campus:
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Kids Coalition Against Hunger
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Assembling hygiene kits for the homeless
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Project Sunshine
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Assembling chew toys for dogs that will be donated to local animal shelters
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: The Student Food Pantry
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Pollinator Hotel Workshop, where you will build hotels for bees
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Library archiving at the Mardigian Library
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Tote bag upcycling, where you will recycle T-shirts into tote bags
OPTION 3: Remote service opportunities
The following remote service opportunities can be completed at your home, where you will need to provide materials for these activities:
- Creating greeting cards
- Assembling chew toys for dogs
- Fleece blanket-making
Whatever activity you choose, directions will be sent to you as the Day of Service approaches. Join us and make a difference on MLK Day!
For questions or more information, contact Kayla Collins at krcollins3@hfcc.edu.