Days of Service
While there are multiple designated days to serve your community throughout the year, ServMO and the Missouri Community Service Commission join the AmeriCorps agency in elevating two official Days of Service: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Learn more below!
Day of Service: Service-based organizations across the nation plan a volunteering activity that will create a positive and lasting impact for local communities as a way to honor a tragedy.
MLK Day Mini Grants
We’re excited to announce the availability of MLK Day of Service Mini Grants for January 2026! These grants support community organizations dedicated to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through impactful service projects. Whether you’re planning a neighborhood cleanup or creating care kits for unhoused neighbors, these mini grants can help bring your vision to life.
Interested applicants can find information in the following documents:
2026 MLK Day of Service Grant Application
2026 MLK Day of Service Guidelines
Let’s come together in service and unity to make a difference in our communities. Applications open September 15th-don’t miss this opportunity to lead with purpose!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Day of Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others’?” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On January 20, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will mark the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service. Each year hundreds of thousands of volunteers work to improve their communities to honor the legacy of Dr. King. You can do your part by donating your time! You can volunteer in-person or virtually.
9/11 Day
More than 30 million Americans and others participate, dedicating time each 9/11 to helping others in need, and rekindling the spirit of unity that brought Americans together in the days following the 9/11 tragedy.
Missouri’s 9/11 Day service activity is held in St. Louis each year.
