‘Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve’

January 19, 2025 Swedish Communications

Here are just some of the events you and your family can participate in to learn more about Dr. King’s work and honor his legacy of serving others

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day) is Monday, Jan. 20. We strive to continue the mission of Dr. King, for a more just world for all. Here at Providence Swedish, we are proud to call Justice one of our core values.

Consider taking time this MLK Day to connect with your neighborhood or volunteer in service of your community. As Dr. King said, “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve.”

The annual MLK Day holiday, which we observe on the third Monday in January, is an opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s life, learn about his work and practice his example of courage and commitment. Here are just some of the MLK Day 2025 events you and your family can participate in to learn about Dr. King’s work and honor his legacy of serving others:  

Volunteer your time. Take the time to help those in your community. 

  • United Way of King County is offering a host of MLK Day volunteer opportunities. These include volunteer work for the Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition, the Hunger Intervention Program, supporting refugee food access locally with World Relief, and much more.  
  • Green Kirkland is hosting a MLK Day 2025 stewardship event which is open to youth volunteers, Jan. 20.
  • The YMCA of Snohomish County hosts a day of service where volunteers can help with food distribution, organize donations, or support the thrift store, Jan. 20.
  • The city of Lynnwood hosts a MLK Day of Service, Jan. 20 to clean up and repair Mesika Trail.
  • Join a volunteer opportunity with City Year supporting South Shore PK, Jan. 25. Volunteers are asked to wear clothes they can get dirty and closed-toed shoes.

Educate yourself. There are abundant resources for those who want to learn more about Dr. King’s life and work. 

Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. There are many local and national events on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to educate ourselves and celebrate his life. The following are just a few throughout our region:

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