In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the UCSC has developed and curated a set of programs and service events to bring campus and community together during a Week of Service from Monday, January 12 - Monday, January 19, 2026. Explore the links below to learn about ways to get involved. We’re looking forward to working with you all to honor MLK’s legacy and continue to make service a campus-wide priority!
Monday, January 12: Join us from 12:30-2:30 p.m. as we kick off our week-long celebration. At this event, we will lend a hand to the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) and help refresh their Tot-Lot. Volunteers will help to clean and reorganize their space. Register now.
Wednesday, January 14: Join us from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to pack warm weather items for residents of the Ronald McDonald House and Embrace Living Communities. This event will take place at the UCSC (6030 S. Ellis Ave.) and light snacks will be available. Register now.
Thursday, January 15: Join us from 5 - 6:30 p.m. for a special MLK-themed edition of our Community Voices program. Meet Cheryl Miller of SouthSide Together and Bennie Currie of MBC Financial and CollaBOOration, and learn about their organizations and impact on the Chicago community. Our guests will discuss the work they are doing through community organizing and volunteerism and share how they remain inspired today. Join us at the UCSC for a conversation and light dinner. Register now.
Saturday, January 17: Join us from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. as we support Operation Rainbow PUSH and their Day of Service and Learning. Volunteers will help with event set-up, guest registration, and participate in various service projects throughout the day. Register now.
Monday, January 19: Join us from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 8th Annual King Day of Service, which brings together residents, non-profits, and institutions to support community schools. The service day, which is convened by Organic Oneness and co-created by the UCSC in partnership with community organizations across Bronzeville, Englewood, and beyond, will focus on beautification, outreach, and capacity-building projects at local schools and other community sites. Register now.
Please note that we have a limited number of volunteer spots available across our service activities, and these forms are for individual sign-ups from UChicago community members only. If you are interested in signing up members of your RSO, sports team, house, etc., we ask that they use this form to sign up individually. If you have questions, please get in touch with Rhonda Roseboro, UCSC Associate Director, roseboro@uchicago.edu.
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