Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — Jan. 16 this year. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.
If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:
- Meals on Wheels | Cook or deliver hot meals to homebound Lakelanders, or volunteer in the Winter Haven thrift store.
- Lighthouse Ministries | Volunteer as an individual or with a group to help Lakeland’s at-risk population.
- Lakeland Youth Alliance | Support the LGBTQ+ community through volunteering.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities
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