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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 17th, 2026, 9:00am-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 - His House (Drive to Site Only)
- Off-campus location - Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Center (Bus & Drive to Site)
- Off-Campus Location - City of Doral Environmental Cleanup (Drive to Site Only)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House Women's Shelter | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 217 NW 15th Street Miami, FL 33136-1220 | Lotus House Project Description: Hear from Lotus House staff about the work the organization does in our local Miami community for people experiencing houselessness. Students will go to the shelter to assist operation team with cleaning and organizing, helping with meal prep and serving food. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE... | 50/50 | Over |
| Crandon Park Visitor & Nature Center Miami EcoAdventures | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 6767 Crandon Blvd,
Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 | Miami EcoAdventures is a unit within the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. It oversees the county’s six nature centers and promotes conservation and stewardship through nature-based education and interpretive programs that connect people with parks for life. Miami EcoAdventures ProjectDescription: Citizen science debris removal. Students will collect trash... | 83/100 | Over |
| His House Childrens Home Society | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 20000 Northwest 47th Avenue Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 | His House Children’s Home is a faith-based organization that brings healing and hope to children and families in its care. Students volunteering with His House Children’s Home will assist with organizing and storing the decorations used for the annual “Deck the Halls” Christmas event. Volunteers will work alongside staff to help transform... | 55/60 | Over |
| City of Doral Community Clean Up | 9:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 8401 Northwest 53rd Terrace Miami, Florida 33166 | City of Doral was Incorporated over 20 years, the City of Doral spans 15 square miles of vibrant growth and innovation. In the late 1950s, real estate pioneer Doris and Alfred Kaskel purchased 2,400 acres of swampland between NW 36 Street and NW 74 Street and from NW 79 Avenue to NW... | 84/85 | Over |