Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service

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​United Way is excited to recognize and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to service and community by uplifting a variety of meaningful volunteer experiences across our community at local nonprofit organizations on Monday, January 20. 

These projects are hosted by United Way funded and key initiative partners. We invite individuals and workplace teams to make a difference on MLK Day. 

Note: Slots will fill quickly. Please sign up early to participate. 

2025 opportunities

Special Note: In order to register for projects, you will be required to create a basic, free profile on Volunteers United. 

Questions? Contact Lauren Domski.

 

VOLUNTEER

Join us individually or as a team to serve at nonprofit agencies across our region. From painting walls to organizing donations to making sandwiches to cleaning closets, find the right project for yourself, your team or your family! 

 

City Year Milwaukee's Annual MLK Day of Service 
City Year Milwaukee

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Siefert Public School
 

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Help Paint, Sort Donations or Serve a Meal with Guest House 
Guest House of Milwaukee, Inc. 

Monday, January 20, 2025 (Various Times) 
Guest House of Milwaukee

 

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Help the Grand Avenue Club Clean, Paint and Beautify their Indoor Spaces
Grand Avenue Club, Inc. 

Monday, January 20, 2025
(Or whenever works best for your group) 
Grand Avenue Club

 

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CELEBRATE

Gather with others to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at several large-scale events happening across our community. 

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Potawatomi Casino Hotel Event Center
 

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41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration: What Are You Doing for Others 
Marcus Performing Arts Center

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Marcus Performing Arts Center
 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on January 21
Waukesha County Technical College 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Anthony J. Natalizio Center
 

Click here to learn more

Additional ways to give back on MLK Day

Donate diapers sizes newborn, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and baby wipes. Due to safety guidelines, all donations of diapers and baby wipes must be in their unopened original packaging. Partial opened boxes and containers will not be accepted.

Drop off your donation at one of our United Way locations below. 

United Way Milwaukee Office
225 West Vine Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212-3951

United Way Waukesha Office by Appointment Only, Contact contact Karissa Gretebeck
2717 North Grandview Blvd, Suite 102, Waukesha, WI 53188

You can also make a donation by utilizing our United Way Diaper Bank Drive Wishlist.