Save the Date! The Martin Luther King day of service is january 19th 2026
We can’t wait to see you at this year’s Cambridge MLK Day of Service and Learning! Save the Date: January 19th
Registration will be open in early December.
This will be the 16th year that volunteers have come together on MLK Day to support more than 70 organizations across Cambridge and surrounding towns — all in the spirit of caring for our neighbors.
Start the Day in Historic Central Square at 2PM
The day begins with a welcome gathering at Central Square Church, where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in 1960. Come on your own, with friends or family, or as part of a group — you can even register a group of 10 or more volunteers
Hands-On Service Projects for All Ages from 2-5PM
After the welcome, we’ll walk to one of four service locations for hands-on projects, including:
— Sorting clothing, books, and food
— Assembling personal care kits
Volunteers of All Ages are Welcome!
Don’t Come Empty-Handed!
We’re collecting donations of groceries, children’s books, and lightly used warm winter clothing.
Area shelters especially need:
🧤 Winter gloves and hats
🧦 Warm socks
🧥 Winter outerwear for children
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