����ӰԺ

This year, City Year Greater Boston expanded its annual MLK Day of Service to a full week of service, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while maximizing the impact on schools and ����ӰԺ across Greater Boston. The MLK Week of Service began on Saturday, January 18th, and concluded on Friday, January 24th. Each day of the week featured a unique service event that united volunteers in making a difference for our shared community.����

• • • • 4 School & Community Partners Impacted��
      • 418 Total Beneficiaries��
      • 1550 Supply kits created for Boston, Everett and Medford ����ӰԺ, teachers and families��
      • 11 Murals created for Greater Boston schools ����
      • 6 ��Bulletin board displays created��

The Full Week

Monday: Create & Donate

MLK Week of Service kicked off with Create & Donate, a flexible initiative that allowed volunteers to organize their own service activities, whether individually or with family and friends, in a way that best suited their schedules and needs. All kits were dropped of at the City Year office to be prepared to be distributed.

Tuesday: Mural Painting

Volunteers and City Year AmeriCorps members came together at Boston Collaborative High School to transform its walls with vibrant murals designed to inspire and motivate ����ӰԺ as they walk the halls each day. Check out the photos from the painting day !

Wednesday: Bulletin Boards & Brews

Volunteers gathered at The Point Boston for a special event that combined networking, good food and��beverages, and the chance to give back to Greater Boston schools by creating personalized bulletin boards designed to brighten hallways and spaces.��

Thursday: Pack-a-Palooza

Volunteers gathered at City Year Headquarters for a Pack-A-Palooza event, where over 100 volunteers packed thousands of kits filled with essential supplies for ����ӰԺ, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. View the full event gallery !

Friday: Delivery Day

The student supply kits packed at Pack-A-Palooza were delivered to ����ӰԺ, teachers, and parents at the Orchard Gardens and Hennigan Schools. This marked a powerful and impactful way to close out MLK Week of Service, bringing the week’s efforts full circle. Find the final day of photos !��

Volunteer Feedback��

“The highlight was knowing I’m making a positive impact.”��

“The highlight of the service event was learning about City Year and seeing the positive impact you have on kids, schools, and teachers.”��

“The highlight of the service event was meeting people that actually seem to care about education.”��

Thank You to our Sponsors

The success of MLK Week of Service would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and the dedication of our volunteers. On behalf of City Year Greater Boston and all our school partners, we extend our heartfelt thank you for your invaluable contribution.

�� �� �� �� �� �� �� ������

Beloved Community Sponsor