Elevating Schools, Empowering Communities, Honoring Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a federal holiday—it’s a call to action. While MLK Day is officially observed on the third Monday of January, Activate Good amplifies this day of service into Dignity Week: a week-long opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy by addressing pressing needs in the Greater Triangle’s most underserved neighborhoods.
This year, our eLOVEate Schools projects take center stage. These projects support Title 1 schools in Wake County with beautification, essential resources, and community engagement. They focus on creating welcoming environments where students and educators can thrive.
Join Us: Serve, Learn, and Connect
We’re offering nearly a dozen volunteer opportunities across the Triangle in partnership with local community organizations. Choose from meaningful projects such as:
- School beautification to create inspiring spaces for learning
- Meal services or delivery for neighbors in need
- Community clean-ups to brighten shared spaces
- And more!
Make an Impact
Volunteer spots are limited, and registration is required to secure your place. Sign up today to serve alongside your neighbors and make a tangible difference.
Stay in the Loop
Sign up for our email list to get updates on projects and opportunities as they’re announced.
More Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy
- Through The King Center, founded by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, you can learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his teachings, and his impact.
- Commit to ongoing civic participation—here are 9 ways to engage in meaningful change.
- Every day of the year, local nonprofits and community partners need your volunteer support. Search the Activate Good Volunteer Database to find a way to give back now!
Let’s unite to honor Dr. King’s vision of dignity, justice, and service for all. Will you answer the call?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Dignity Week? Check out our F.A.Q. below. Still have questions? Contact us at volunteer@activategood.org.
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How can I or my group sign up to volunteer during Dignity Week / MLK Day of Service?
Easy! When opportunities open, you can check out all of the available Dignity Week or MLK Day of Service volunteer opportunities on our platform.
Review projects to find the one that matches your availability, then click “Sign Up” on the volunteer opportunity to confirm your registration. You’ll get an email confirmation with any additional details your project host has for you.
Volunteering with a group? You can see how many volunteer spots are left for each volunteer opportunity by looking at the “Capacity” label under the volunteer opportunity title on the listing page:
Please note you may need to invite your group members to complete their sign up as well.
I have a volunteer cancellation. What do I do?
You can cancel your volunteer sign up from your confirmation email, or by logging into our volunteer platform (Golden) to cancel from your volunteer dashboard.
Please also email the project host as a courtesy to let them know your plans have changed, just in case they don’t see your cancellation on time.
My company wants to sponsor Dignity Week! What do I do?
That’s amazing, we’re so grateful! Dignity Week and the MLK Day of Service take a lot of coordination (and sometimes materials), so financial support is so helpful and welcomed!
You can find our most up-to-date sponsor materials here.
Prefer to have a conversation? Contact Lisa@ActivateGood.org.
January 17-25, 2025
Support Our Work
Your sponsorship can help us expand our impact and bring meaningful projects to life. Click the button below to download the Sponsorship Benefits PDF or contact Lisa at lisa@activategood.org to make an impact.