Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Month of Service 2026

 

United Way of Pierce County fights for every person in every community every day. We believe that every person is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect – equal treatment and access to justice, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes United Way a stronger organization. Every January, we come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy and harness the volunteer spirit to improve the conditions in our communities and hope to inspire acts of kindness, empathy and understanding.

 

Choose the option that works for you!

(Click on the red link to register. You will receive the project instructions and .pdf link in a follow up email)

	IN-PERSON Group Project - Join UWPC for an in-person group project for MLK, Jr. Month of Service on Wednesday, January 28th from 9:00am - 11:30am. at the Rhodes Center. We will be assembling hygiene kits for the Pierce County Human Services Homeless Point in Time Count.  Registration required!  MLK 2026 Volunteer Registration
	REMOTE Project - Hygiene Kits for the Homeless (DIY) - Provide Hygiene Kits for vulnerable populations by coordinating a donation drive, assembling kits and arranging for drop off to United Way for distribution during the month of January.
	REMOTE Project - Make Fleece Tie Blankets (DIY) - Make warm fleece tie blankets for distribution to those in need during the Pierce County 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
	REMOTE Project - Warm Clothing Drive (DIY) - Sponsor a drive for new items like socks, hats, gloves and coats for low-income families and arrange for drop off to United Way for distribution through Gifts in Kind during the month of January.

DIY Project Registration

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING YOUR DIY PROJECT! We will email project details to you. 

 Questions? Email volunteer@uwpc.org