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Day of Service | January 17

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Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized by Congress as a National Day of Service since 1994? The third Monday of January (the 17th in 2022) is not just a bank, school and work holiday (for some) - it's a time to give back to our communities and give service to those in need. Here are some ideas for ways you can participate in a Day of Service in Asheville, N.C., this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • Join a neighborhood group: Several local groups and organizations will hold events like neighborhood cleanups. Join one of the many projects in the Burton Street Community, hosted by Hood Huggers International and the Peace Gardens & Market. You don't have to live in the neighborhood to participate!
  • Donate to a Food Bank: MANNA FoodBank works to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina. Host a food drive, drop off a donation or volunteer to help sort and pack food. 
  • Help the Homeless: BeLoved Asheville has lots of opportunities for helping the houseless and improving the community for everyone. Consider donating $50 to sponsor a Winter Survival Kit, or check out their website for more ways to help. 
  • Get the kids involved: Helping neighbors, creating care packages for those in need, picking up trash - there are many Day of Service activities that the whole family can join. Asheville's Macaroni Kid website has some great suggestions. 
  • Random Act of Kindness: Buy a meal for a healthcare worker, send a kind note and a gift card to a teacher, pay for someone's groceries - small acts from strangers can have a huge impact! 
  • Celebrate Virtually: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County is holding virtual events throughout the weekend. Check out their website at mlkasheville.org for details. Teach For America has other ideas for how to participate and serve virtually.

Looking for ideas local to where you are? Search for volunteer and service opportunities by zip code on the Americorps website. 

As Dr. King said in a 1957 speech, "An individual has not begun to live until he can rise above the narrow horizons of his particular individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. "

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