MLK Weekend of Service 2025
Find out below how you can be part of the Dream Team!
Why Volunteer on MLK Weekend?
Start your new year by volunteering with United Way of Northeast Florida during our annual MLK Weekend of Service.
Rain or shine, hundreds of volunteers will come together from Jan. 17-20 to honor Dr. King’s legacy of unity and address economic challenges in underserved Northeast Florida communities. These meaningful projects, chosen in partnership with community and neighborhood leaders, reflect the most urgent local needs — ensuring your efforts make the greatest impact where it’s needed most.
Sign Up for MLK Weekend of Service Opportunities
Ready to get involved?
Sign up today to volunteer during MLK Weekend of Service – spots are nearly full! Whether you're joining us for MLK Day or participating in projects throughout the weekend, we have a variety of ways to get involved. If you aren't able to snag a spot, you can still join our waitlist. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event.
List of MLK Weekend of Service Opportunities
All projects are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18.
CLAY COUNTY
DUVAL COUNTY
NASSAU COUNTY
"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.
You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love."
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Calendar of Events
Friday, Jan. 17 | City of Jacksonville's 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with a keynote address delivered by Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life.
Learn more and get ticketsSaturday, Jan. 18 | Rally and Service Projects
We start off the day at 8 a.m. with a kick off rally at the Ritz Theatre and Museum before heading to project sites throughout Northeast Florida.
Spots filling fastSunday, Jan. 19 | Day of Reflection
Reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, unity and justice. Consider how you and your family can carry his dream forward in a meaningful way.
Read the blogPOSTPONED until Feb. | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation’s MLK Holiday Grand Parade 2025
The MLK parade is postponed until February. Stay tuned for updates and join United Way as we honor Dr. King’s vision and support our community.
Continue the Dream with Gracious Space
Creating Conditions for Community Across Political Differences
Looking to continue your impact after the big weekend? Join the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission and United Way of Northeast Florida for Gracious Space: Creating Conditions for Community Across Political Differences. This unique dialogue-to-action event encourages participants to express their views, explore the conditions for healthy relationships across differences and discuss how we can all contribute to Northeast Florida becoming the best version of itself.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Locations vary across all 14 Jacksonville City Council districts.
Contact Us
Have questions or need help signing up?
Volunteer Opportunities and Questions - Erica La Spada, director of volunteer and community engagement
Sponsorship Opportunities and Questions - Coretta Hill, chief operating officer
Media Opportunities and Questions - Sarah Henderson, vice president of marketing and communications
All other inquiries, please email mail@uwnefl.org.
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Special thanks to our in-kind supporters
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