Food Insecurity, Hunger

General Advocacy

Human Rights

Marginalized Populations

Placemaking

Poverty & Basic Needs

Race & Ethnicity

Social Justice

Politics

Children & Youth

Leadership Education

Civic Engagement

Community

Economic Development

Homeless & Housing

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Thank you for your interest in MLK Day of Service 2026.&nbsp; The Official Registration is now close. If you would like to be added to our wait list, please email <a href="mailto:mlkday@villanova.edu" target="_blank">mlkday@villanova.edu.</a>
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<div>Thank you!</div>
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<div>Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service, reflection, and community impact. The 19th annual MLK Day of Service will take place on&nbsp;Monday, January 19, 2026.&nbsp;Whether you&rsquo;re part of a student organization or a group of friends, we invite you to come together and serve alongside others.&nbsp; </div>
Key Details:
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<li>Date:&nbsp;Monday, January 19, 2026</li>
<li>Location: Departure from Jake Nevin Fieldhouse; Service at a local community partner site</li>
<li>Who Can Register: Students, Faculty, and Staff of Villanova University</li>
<li>What to Expect:&nbsp;Meaningful service projects across the the local community, opportunities for reflection, and a chance to connect with others committed to justice and service.</li>
<li>Timing:
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<li>7:15am - Group leader arrival at the Jake Nevin Field house for check in</li>
<li>7:30am - Volunteer arrival at the Jake Nevin Field House for check in and community gathering.&nbsp; This will include some light breakfast items and a gathering lead by the MLK Day of Service Committee and Fr. Peter Donohue, OSA.&nbsp;
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<li>*Some partners may require participants to go directly to the site.&nbsp; Those groups will know of this change</li>
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<li>8:30am - Groups begin to depart for service sites</li>
<li>9:00am-12:00pm - Service projects occur.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>*Some community partners wish to have participants stay until 1pm.&nbsp; If this is the case, lunch will be provided on site. Those groups will know of this change.</li>
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<li>Between 12:30 and 2pm- Return to campus
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<li>*Timing will be confirmed close to the date.&nbsp; It will be determined by how long a group is at a site and what the approximate travel time is.</li>
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Instructions:
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<li>Please complete this form with your information.</li>
<li>If you are registering as a group at one time, please click "reserve" and you can register all participants at once.</li>
<li>The group leader will serve as the primary contact for updates and logistics.</li>
<li>If you are registering individually, you may follow all of the prompts.&nbsp; You may select a group you wish to service with or create a group if you wish.&nbsp; You may also register as an individual and we will work to group people together.&nbsp;</li>
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 Please reach out to&nbsp;mlkday@villanova.edu with any questions/concerns

Martin Luther King Day of Service

Service will take place at sites around the greater Philadelphia area.

Sofia Arrascue

Public

No Poverty - End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Zero Hunger - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Good Health and Well-Being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning

Gender Equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

Reduce Inequalities - Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions - Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Partnerships For the Goals - Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

MLK Day of Service 2026

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MLK Day of Service 2026

Impacts