January 20, 2025 marks a day of service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We invite you to answer the call to serve our neighbors and communities through volunteer and service opportunities at our YMCAs.
Additionally, our YMCA is a part of a weekend of events in support of the National Day of Racial Healing and MLK Day.
Better Together
Our YMCA branches are hosting events throughout the day including meal packing, community clean-up days and blood drives. See below for an opportunity near you. More events to be added in January!
Durham YMCAs
Community trail clean-up (Fri., Jan. 17)
Ingram Family YMCA
Collecting and assembling soup kit donations to benefit local food pantries.
Kerr Family YMCA
Visit the Service Tree in the welcome center for ideas to give back.
Kraft Family YMCA
Collecting and assembling soup kit donations for Holly Springs Food Cupboard and organizing highway and Community Garden cleanups.
Northwest Cary YMCA
Hosting a DEIB book drive.
Poole Family YMCA
Collecting new and slightly loved teddy bears and other stuffed animals in partnership with Oak City Cares.
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Help assemble food, toiletry and senior care packages and participate in intergenerational connection.
Taylor Family YMCA
Hosting a supply drive for The Carying Place and service opportunities in the garden, with Spruce and sorting donations. Join us to watch the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast in our lobby.
There are other opportunities to serve beyond Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The YMCA has volunteer opportunities all year for youth programs, sports coaches and more.
