Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Celebrating Service, Community, & Dr. King's Legacy

January 16-19, 2026

Join us as an MLK 2026 Sponsor!

Since 2006, Boston Cares has celebrated Dr. King’s birthday by bringing the community together through service. The 2026 MLK Weekend will focus on the importance of volunteerism and the many ways individuals can effect change in their community. Join us to celebrate our nonprofit partners, our community of volunteers, and Dr. King's Legacy.

On Monday, January 19th, we'll celebrate with our signature family-friendly day of service at Boston Latin School. Throughout the weekend, we'll offer opportunities to try out some of our ongoing volunteer projects, and virtual sessions to learn more about our nonprofit partners and community issues. If you're not yet a Boston Cares member, we invite you to join us at a New Volunteer Orientation and consider making service a part of your 2026 plans.

Questions? Contact us at volunteers@bostoncares.org or 617-422-0910. 

MLK Day of Service    Other Volunteer Opportunities     

Orientations & Trainings     Clothing Drive

Support the MLK Weekend of Service

Boston Cares is proud to partner with Everyone250 and the MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend. Find additional events celebrating Dr. King throughout the community here:

MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend

Thank you to our supporters for making the MLK Weekend of Service possible!