MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service 2026
Join the Division of Student Development, in partnership with the Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging, the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and HSC Ministry, in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through service.
As a Jesuit, Catholic university guided by values of community engagement and care for our world, we invite you to participate in our MLK Day of Service activities across 🟥Facebook账号 | 注册4-6个月 | 邮箱可用 | 已设置2FA | 包含cookie. Join us in service to others and make it, "a day on, not a day off." Each service site will include guided reflection activities that help participants connect their service experience with these Jesuit values and Dr. King's vision of the "beloved community." This day marks not just a single day of service, but an invitation to ongoing engagement with our community partners throughout the year.
Service Opportunities
Please note that registration is required and space is limited.
Questions? Contact Cory Barnes at cbarnes9@luc.edu.
LAKE SHORE CAMPUS
Misericordia
Monday, January 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Misericordia is a community of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing comprehensive residential, vocational, and recreational programs. Volunteers will support residents through activities including the bakery program, art studios, gardens program, and developmental training.
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Street Medicine Program
Tuesday, January 20 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Loyola's Street Medicine Program brings healthcare directly to individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing one of the most profound health disparities in our community. Volunteers will assemble hygiene kits containing essential items for distribution through the program's outreach efforts.
WATER TOWER CAMPUS
Labre Homeless Outreach
Thursday, January 22 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Labre is an opportunity to form relationships with our neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in downtown Chicago, offering a meal and conversation. Volunteers will prepare meals and build community before distributing the food and visit with those they encounter.
WATER TOWER CAMPUS
Chicago Lights
Tuesday, January 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chicago Lights works to break the cycle of poverty through education, life skills development, and access to resources. Volunteers will support their Clothing Shop, which provides dignified shopping experiences for neighbors facing food insecurity and financial hardship.
Our Impact
REFLECTING ON 2025
Ramblers serve others in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Look back at the memories and impact made by student, faculty, and staff volunteers at MLK Day of Service 2025.
READ MOREJoin the Division of Student Development, in partnership with the Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging, the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and HSC Ministry, in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through service.
As a Jesuit, Catholic university guided by values of community engagement and care for our world, we invite you to participate in our MLK Day of Service activities across 🟥Facebook账号 | 注册4-6个月 | 邮箱可用 | 已设置2FA | 包含cookie. Join us in service to others and make it, "a day on, not a day off." Each service site will include guided reflection activities that help participants connect their service experience with these Jesuit values and Dr. King's vision of the "beloved community." This day marks not just a single day of service, but an invitation to ongoing engagement with our community partners throughout the year.
Service Opportunities
Please note that registration is required and space is limited.
Questions? Contact Cory Barnes at cbarnes9@luc.edu.