MLK Day of Service in Prince George’s County
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Join Prince George’s County nonprofit organizations in your area honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service this weekend through MLK Day (Monday, January 19, 2026).
Community Partner Events
North County
- 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, January 19, 2026, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Address: 3501 University Boulevard East, Hyattsville, MD 20783
- Hosted by: Ebony Scholarship Society, Incorporated
- 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Address: Martin's Crosswinds (7400 Greenway Center Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770)
- Hosted by: Top Ladies of Distinction
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Address: 15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
- Hosted by: Maryland State Education Association
- 2026 UNCF Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast – Washington, DC on Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Address: The Hotel at The University of Maryland (7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740)
- Hosted by: United Negro College Fund Inc.
- LAYC/MMYC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Address: Buck Lodge Middle School (2611 Buck Lodge Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783)
- Hosted by: AmeriCorps Program at Latin American Youth Center and Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers
- MLK Day of Service Community Clean-up on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Beginning at Melrose Sketate Park (4666 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781), and walking to Community Forlift (4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD 20781)
- Hosted by: Community Forklift and Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
Central County
- CAFY In Action: Service & Stewardship Volunteer Informational on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM
- Address: 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Landover, MD 20785
- Hosted by: Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY)
- MLK Day Paint Party and "Your Life’s Blueprint: Raising Purposeful Young People" on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Address: Peppermill Community Center (610 Hill Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785)
- Hosted by: Hour Generation Foundation and The Blank Canvus
- Note: To register to participate, please call 301-350-8410. Space is limited, and all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- MLK Day DV Motorcade & Discussion Panel on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Address: Capitol Heights Metro Station (133 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743) to 4107 47th Street, Bladensburg, MD 20710
- Hosted by: F.R.E.S.H Fully Restoring and Healing Center, Inc., PGC Sheriff’s Office, and others
South County
- Community Food Donation Drive MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM
- Address: Brandywine Fire Station (14201 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613)
- Hosted by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter
- MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Address: Allenwood Elementary School (6300 Harley Lane, Temple Hills, MD 20748)
- Hosted by: M.E.R.C.Y. House (Mountain Top Emergency Resource Center for You)
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Extravaganza on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- Address: Surratts-Clinton Branch Library (9400 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735)
- Hosted by: Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)
- MLK Day Interfaith Playhouse Build on Monday, January 19, 2026
- Time and location provided upon registration
- Hosted by: Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland
- MLK Day of Service Donations Drive of new and unused items on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM
- Address: Ernest Everett Just Middle School (1300 Campus Way N, Mitchellville, MD 20721)
- Collection Of Winter Kits For Children, Essential Items, And Uniforms
- Address: Greenbelt Community Center (15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770)
- Collection of Cold Weather and Personal Care Items
- Address: St. Stephen Baptist Church (5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748)
- Collection of CHIPP™ Food Items and Cold Weather Gear Coats, Hats, Gloves, and Scarves
- Hosted By: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Gamma Omega Chapter and Eta Chapter
- Address: Ernest Everett Just Middle School (1300 Campus Way N, Mitchellville, MD 20721)
Disclaimer
Prince George’s County Government is not endorsing, sponsoring, or recommending the activities of the external organizations listed on this page, but is sharing them for community awareness.
Please note: The Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE) announced that all yard trim, food scraps, trash, and recycling collections will move one day throughout the week, due to the holiday. In addition, many County departments and facilities will be closed or suspended on Monday, January 19, 2026.
