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MLK Day of Service

Each year in January, volunteers are gathered to serve within several Manhattan-area organizations to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"What are you doing for others?" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Spring 2026 Event

Join us Saturday, Jan. 25! We will kickoff the day at 8 a.m. in the Leadership Studies Building on the K-State campus with a brief program and breakfast. At 9 a.m., volunteers will be divided into groups to serve at various local organizations.

Event details and updates are also available in the following ways for your convenience:

• HandsOn Kansas State blog
• Staley School of Leadership Facebook events
• Kansas State University web calendar
• Kansas State University OrgCentral

When?

MLK Day of Service takes place on a Saturday in January, usually once the first week of the spring semester classes have began at K-State and students have returned to Manhattan.

Where?

The event kicksoff at the Leadership Studies building with breakfast and a program for all volunteers. Then, volunteers travel to various organizations in Manhattan to serve.

Who?

All members of the K-State and local community are invited.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a critical part of making these events possible. All K-State and community members are invited to volunteer.