About
The MLK Day of Service became a National Day of Service in 1994 and has been known as a "Day On, Not a Day Off" ever since. Its purpose is to bring to life Dr. King's teachings by bringing the community together and celebrating his vision of freedom and a unified diverse community. Every year, FIU students, faculty, staff, and friends of the university come together to create solutions to social problems in the community.
MLK Day of Service is set for Saturday, January 18th, 2025, 9am-12:00 pm.
- 7:30 am-8:00 am- Shuttle Check-in for off-campus projects (check-in time will vary based on location)
- 8:30 am-9:00 am - Check-in at off-campus location if applicable
Project options:
- Off-campus location - Lotus House (Bus only)
- Off-campus location - Hope for Miami (Drive to site only)
- Off-campus location - Historic Hampton House (Bus only)
- Off-Campus Location - Citizens for a Better South Florida (Bus and drive to site)
All detailed project descriptions are included in each shift selection. Please review projects carefully before making a selection. All participants must be in attendance and engaged for the entire event (8:30 am-12:00pm) to receive credit, service hours, points, etc.
If you have any questions, contact Andrea Viejo at aviejo@fiu.edu
A few people you will meet... View All
Shifts (4)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off - Campus: Citizens for a Better South Florida | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 17800 SW 177th Ave Miami, FL 33187 | Citizens for a Better South Florida: Is dedicated to providing environmental education, particularly to the underserved community, which inspires active stewardship and the preservation of the South Florida environment. Citizens for a Better South Florida Project Description: Citizen for a Better South Florida has many food forest Projects such... | 50/50 | Over |
| Off-Campus: Historic Hampton House | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 4240 NW 27th Ave Miami, FL 33142 | Historic Hampton House: The Historic Hampton House is the only Green Book Museum in the world dedicated to sharing this unique experience of the segregated era. The restoration and vision are clear and intentional. Their mission is to improve perspectives on race, gender, socio-economic, and religious discrimination in America and... | 50/50 | Over |
| Off-Campus: Hope for Miami | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 10201 Bahia Drive Miami, Florida 33189 | Hope for Miami Project: Hope for Miami nurtures children, youth and families through effective programs to help them build positive, healthy futures. Just as hope for Miami Mentioned " Miami as a place where each of us uses our resources, skills, and interests as "threads" to re-weave our neighborhoods into... | 45/50 | Over |
| Off-Campus: Lotus House | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 2040 Northwest 7th Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 | This community partner requires volunteers to provides a waiver to fill out before the service project. You will receive the waiver after you sign up for this service project. Lotus House is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, youth, and children. We provide sanctuary, support, education,... | 50/50 | Over |