Each year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — today, Jan. 16. 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:
- Art Pot Multicultural Group | Help create a space of integration, culture + education.
- Habitat for Humanity | Build homes for the community.
- Trident United Way | Assist its mission of fostering education, financial stability, and health in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.
Heads up: YWCA Greater Charleston will be hosting its 2023 MLK Day Parade today, Jan. 16, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event will also be televised live and streamed online on WCBD News 2. View the full route.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities.
