Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — Jan. 16 this year. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.
If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:
- Note in the Pocket | Volunteer as a group or individual to sort and fold clothes at this nonprofit providing quality clothing to children + families.
- Habitat for Humanity | Help build homes for the community or volunteer at one of the ReStore locations.
- Wake County Public Libraries | Become an ambassador for library programming or donate gently-used books to your nearest WCPL.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities.