MLK Day Volunteer Festival - 2026
At the LA Coliseum in 1964, Dr. King passionately and persuasively addressed 15,000 Angelenos on the issues of race relations and human dignity.
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Guided by Dr. King's vision of a beloved community, on Monday, January 19, 2026, thousands of Angelenos will come together at the Coliseum once again to meet this urgent moment. As neighbors, volunteers, and a city united in shared purpose at the L.A. Works MLK Day Volunteer Festival, we will transform compassion into action.
From wildfire recovery to community resilience, from uplifting displaced families to standing with immigrant communities under threat of deportation, this day is about service as solidarity.
Advanced ticket reservations are required! Join our mailing list find out first when tickets are released.
Our Annual
Become a Sponsor!
WANT TO MOBILIZE YOUR TEAM FOR GOOD?
Take advantage of the perks our packages have to offer for this incredible event! Sponsorship benefits include:
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Reserved space and VIP parking;
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Virtual MLK Day intro/educational prep session;
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Access to VIP Sponsor Zone; and
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Express Entry option for employee volunteers.
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We are also happy to work with you to customize a sponsorship package that fits your needs. Check out the details here and reach out to nathan@laworks.com for more info!
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Volunteering is free...but...
As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to mobilize volunteers to help uplift the Los Angeles community.
So, for MLK Day, we're making an appeal to those who are coming out to serve as well as those who may not be able to join us: please help us cover the costs for this event and volunteerism year-round.
We want to encourage as many individuals as possible to get involved, so we don't charge participants -- and we are especially grateful for the time and expertise that volunteers donate when they decide to serve.
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As a nonprofit organization, we have paid staff that organize and coordinate the events, there are fixed costs like rent and insurance, there are site fees and rentals, and we have durable and non-durable project supplies for each event.
Thank you for your support!
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