Welcome to the 2026 MLK Day Volunteer Festival
Dr. Martin Luther King during his speech at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1964.
Dear MLK Day Volunteer,
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Today, we gather to live Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through service and community. One year after devastating fires and amid ongoing challenges across Los Angeles, your choice to show up today matters. Change doesn’t happen all at once. It grows when people care for one another, again and again.
As we celebrate L.A. Works’ 35th year, thank you for being part of this day and this movement toward a more connected and hopeful Los Angeles.
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Most sincerely,
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Deborah Brutchey
Executive Director
L.A. Works
Event Overview
Event Map
Looking for your service project? Food trucks? Restrooms? Plus – check out our event passport! Complete the items and return to the L.A. Works Zone for prizes*!
*subject to availability
Add to the Photo Wall!
Help tell the story of the Beloved Community! Share your photos and videos throughout the day!
Nonprofit Fair
Meet the community organizations doing vital work across Los Angeles. Stop by the Nonprofit Fair to learn more about their missions and discover ways to stay involved beyond today.
Food Trucks
Fuel up between projects! Check out the food trucks that will serve a variety of delicious options throughout the day.
And be sure to check out the kid's Camp FAVE Lemonade Stand!
Small Business Zone
Shop local! Browse, shop, and connect with businesses that help keep our neighborhoods thriving.
Minecraft March on Washington
Step inside a one-of-a-kind interactive experience! The Minecraft Truck features a fully recreated March on Washington, where participants can explore a digital version of one of the most iconic sites in American history. Players will have the opportunity to interact with Dr. King and other civil rights leaders and learn about the power of civic engagement and social change – all through creative play.
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Here are some of previous creations made by our wonderful volunteers!
Find the FAVE Zone
F.A.V.E. stands for Families Active in Volunteer Enrichment!
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This is a monthly program designed for all families. If you have younger children or even high school students in your household, the monthly FAVE volunteer projects can be done in-person or at home. We always have ways to engage the whole family, even our youngest volunteers, while still making the volunteer experience meaningful for older children, teenagers, and adults.
Blood Drive
Give the gift of live. Visit the on-site blood drive at the Health Equity Zone for a simple way to make a powerful impact in minutes.
Reflections and Thoughts on the Day
Please consider taking a few minutes to reflect on your experience helps us learn, grow, and create even more meaningful opportunities for service in the future. Your honest feedback truly matters.
As a thank-you, everyone who completes this reflection will be entered into a drawing to receive one of several $25 Trader Joe’s gift cards.
Thank you!
-Your friends at L.A. Works
Please Donate
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
