United Way of the Piedmont Invites the Community to Sign Up for 2024 MLK Day of Service

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On Monday, January 15, 2024, people across Spartanburg County will join together to serve their community in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the federal Day of Service named in his honor. MLK day celebrates the birthday of Dr. King by providing for a federal holiday that many people choose to make a “day on” rather than a day off from work. Once again, United Way is bringing our community opportunities to serve.

A Day of Service kickoff complimentary community breakfast will be provided by Denny’s Mobile Relief Diner at Dr. TK Gregg Community Center, located at 650 Howard Street at 8 a.m. on Monday morning. From there, participants will move to their various volunteer sites to begin their service to our community. To learn more about the full Unity Week Celebration, visit the City of Spartanburg’s website here: https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/202/Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Unity-Week-Cele.

Last year alone, nearly 300 area residents came together to provide over 1,000 hours of community service in honor of Dr. King. His vision of a truly Beloved Community, in which all people work as one to build bridges and create lasting change, becomes more of a reality when we all give our time and serve with our neighbors to transform Spartanburg.

Service projects ranging from litter cleanup to “period packing parties” bring together people from all walks of life on the third Monday of January each year. This year, join United Way of the Piedmont and your neighbors in your choice of service projects listed here: https://www.uwpiedmont.org/mlkday.

However you choose to be a part, as Dr. King said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” Each and every effort makes a difference. Sign up today at https://www.uwpiedmont.org/mlkday!

About United Way of the Piedmont
United Way of the Piedmont is a local nonprofit that fights for the education, financial stability, and health of every member of our community. Our mission is to connect, engage, and inspire people to transform our community. We are more than fundraisers. We forge unique partnerships, find new solutions to old problems, and mobilize the best resources by inspiring others to join the fight. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to not just survive, but to thrive. Learn more at www.uwpiedmont.org.