People of all ages and backgrounds together,
working toward Dr. King’s goal of
People of all ages and backgrounds together,
working toward Dr. King’s goal of
MLK Service Project Weekend:
January 16–18, 2027
Lend a hand and make a difference! Volunteers are critical in helping the committee prepare for the future. Join us in a leadership role or behind the scenes. Volunteer opportunities include grant writing, fund-raising, assessing needed repairs on homes, recruiting House Captains, and more.
Thanks to all our generous sponsors. We could not pull off this event without your support!
Dine out for a great cause! Restaurants for Repairs brings our community together for delicious dining to support critical repairs for neighbors in need. Join us for our four Dine Out Nights each week in October.
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Please pre-register to volunteer at the link above. If you don’t preregister, we can’t guarantee that there will be work for you.
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.
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.
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“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!”
Former Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett