MLK Day 2023

Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “A day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. This day of service helps to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, address social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community."

Service Opportunities

Below is a list of service opportunities that were presented for MLK Day 2023. Together with their families, Sulam staff collected and donated items, participated in volunteer activities, and continued to give back to their communities.

Collect and Donate Items

Collect and donate essential items for one of the organizations listed below.

  • Martha’s Outfitters

    Support families with young children by donating baby items and children’s clothing. See the Martha’s Table website for more information.

  • Capital Kosher Pantry

    Donate food items to the region’s only kosher food pantry. See their website for more information about wishlist items and drop off locations. 

  • Greater DC Diaper Bank

    Donate diapers, formula, and other needed products. See their website for more information. 

  • I Support the Girls

    Donate essential items including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products. See their website for more information, and reach out to Debra for the drop-off address in Kemp MIll. 




Volunteer Activities

These are activities you can do on your own or with your family.

  • Shepherd’s Table

  • Volunteer to support people experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty. See their website for more information. 

  • Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington

    Volunteer to offer support to Jewish patients and their caregivers. See their website for more information.

  • Lasagna Love

    Cook a lasagna for a family in need. See their website for more information.

  • Project Linus is dedicated to donating handmade blankets for newborn to 18-year-old children in need of comfort. Click here for details about their Montgomery County chapter.

  • Park/trail cleanup

    There are opportunities to sign up for Montgomery County parks and trail cleanup. 

  • Comfort Cases

    This organization distributes backpacks full of necessities and comfort items for children facing a transition to foster care. Although their volunteer slots are full on MLK Day, you can order items from their Amazon wishlist, or order a bookmark kit in advance to volunteer from home. Scroll down this page for more information.

  • Montgomery County Volunteer Center

    Explore a wide range of volunteer opportunities on their website. 


Opportunities in and around Baltimore

Many in our Sulam community live in Baltimore. There are myriad opportunities for service in and around the Baltimore area; the Associated has a robust list of MLK service opportunities which can be found here.