people of all ages and backgrounds together,
working toward Dr. King’s goal of
The Beloved Community
OUR MISSION
The MLK Jr. Service project seeks to harness community volunteers to assist our City of Decatur veteran and senior homeowners to safely and comfortably remain in their homes by providing house maintenance and repair.
Volunteer
MLK Service Project Weekend — January 18-20, 2025
Current and new volunteers will be critical in helping the committee prepare for the future. If you are interested in helping in a leadership role or behind the scenes, there are a number of volunteer positions and opportunities available including grant writing, fund-raising, assessing needed repairs on the home, recruiting House Captains, and more as the committee prepares for the next chapter.
Thanks!
Thanks to all our generous sponsors. We could not pull off this event without your support!
Restaurants for Repairs
The MLK Jr. Service Project is excited to invite you to a special evening that combines delicious dining with meaningful impact! Join us for our first of 4 Dine Out Nights this month in support of MLK Jr. Service Project.
MLK Service Project
Volunteers Sign Up Here
We appreciate you pre-registering to volunteer at the link above. If you do not preregister, we cannot guarantee there will be work for you.
OUR MISSION:
The MLK Jr. Service project seeks to harness community volunteers to assist our City of Decatur veteran and senior homeowners to safely and comfortably remain in their homes by providing house maintenance and repair.
Free Home Repairs for Older Residents
City of Decatur homeowners who are at least 62 years old may be eligible for help with home and yard maintenance and repair, free of charge, through the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project. Since 2003, project volunteers have installed handicap ramps, replaced rotten wood, weatherized homes, repaired water damage and worked with professional partners to do plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work. Other criteria include owning and residing in your home inside Decatur city limits and having a fixed or lower income.
“At the top of my list of ‘Things That Make Decatur Special’ is the annual Service Project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Getting to know seniors in our neighborhood and helping out in some small way has enriched my life and my experience of living as part of the community that is Decatur. As Mayor, I am especially proud of this collaborative effort and I look forward to this weekend every year!”
Mayor Patti Garrett
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