In 1994, Congress declared Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to be more than an acknowledgment of a great man and his works. Dr. King’s legacy is that of service; “anyone can be great,” he said, “because anyone can serve. On MLK Day, across the country, people honor Dr. King by participating in the King Day of Service.

This year, MLK Day is January 19, and it promises to be the biggest King Day of Service yet. MLKDay.gov will tell you exactly what you need to know to get involved - find an opportunity to serve, create an event, pledge nonviolence, and more. The 19th is also the day before the Inauguration - what a great time to show our leaders what service can do.