Due to temperature concerns on Monday, MLK Jr. Day of Service projects have been postponed until February 1.
Volunteers are encouraged to register today for the City of Dunwoody’s 9th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Dunwoody Parks and Recreation partners with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to recognize the national MLK, Jr. Day holiday with volunteer service projects, a community food drive and blood drive.
“Every year, we look forward to building on the enthusiasm and success of the MLK Day of Service,” said Denise Daisy, president of the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. “It’s important that we take inspiration from Dr. King and invest in the communities in which we live.”
Volunteer registration links for Dunwoody’s MLK, Jr. Day of Service can be found online. Volunteer projects include the following:
100 trees to be planted at Brook Run Park in coordination with Trees Atlanta
5,000 daffodils to be planted at Brook Run Park in coordination with the Daffodil Project
Cleanup, raking, maintenance and rebuilding of raised beds at the Dunwoody Community Garden and Orchard
Park cleanup, mulching trails and removal of invasive plants at the Dunwoody Nature Center
Blood donations through LifeSouth - the BloodMobille will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended using this link
The community is invited to drop off non-perishable food donations for Malachi’s Storehouse. Bins will be available on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon inside Brook Run Park next to the BloodMobile, in the parking lot at the intersection of DeKalb Drive and Georgia Way South.
"We are truly thankful for the volunteers who show up each year with a spirit of generosity," said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. "From fighting hunger to caring for our environment, these projects are a powerful reminder that we can honor his legacy by uniting as friends and neighbors to serve our community."
Taking place on the third Monday in January, the National Day of Service marks the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service. In line with Dr. King’s vision, the annual event is designed to empower individuals, bridge barriers, solve problems, and strengthen communities.
For more information regarding the City of Dunwoody, please contact Jennifer Boettcher, Communications Director: 678.382.6881, Jennifer.Boettcher@dunwoodyga.gov.
