Join Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service Projects Across Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center invites residents of all ages to join this year’s MLK Day of Service events on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19 and make a meaningful impact in the community.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, join a service project at various community recreation centers across the County:

• Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 14625 Bauer Dr., Rockville. Event hosted by Eta Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority. Register here.
• Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. Event hosted by Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice. Register here.
• Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center. Noon-2 p.m. 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring. Craft for a Cause with Only Make Believe. Register here.
• Plum Gar Community Recreation Center. Noon-2 p.m. 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown. Hosted by Xi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Register here.

On Sunday, Jan. 19, join the annual Day of Service and Volunteer Fair from 1- 3 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. Registration is required. Register here.

Service projects include:

• Assembling “Bags of Hope” and “Cups of Cheer” for community members in need.
• Creating “Snow Day” boxes with Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors.
• Creating empowerment kits for girls with Community Bridges.
• Assembling hygiene kits and snack bags for the unhoused.

Visit the Volunteer Center website for more information or email Tawania McFadden at servicedays@montgomerycountymd.gov.