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MLK Day 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

Join Har Zion Temple on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a meaningful day of service honoring Dr. King’s legacy through action.

Throughout the day, individuals and families of all ages are invited to take part in hands-on volunteer opportunities that support our neighbors and partner organizations. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, give blood, or help assemble needed items for local charities, there is something for everyone.

Below you’ll find the full schedule of activities and the organizations we’re supporting.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day 2026 Actitivities

Cook for a Friend

10:00AM – 12:00PM

Help prepare meals for those in need in the greater Philadelphia area.

NCCECE Craft Activities

10:30AM – 12:00PM

In celebration of Dr. King’s message of kindness, service, and community, our littlest learners will create crafts that spread joy to others.

This program requires an RSVP and is for NCCECE children only. 

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Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00PM – 6:00PM
Donate blood to those in need.

Donation Sorting

1:00PM – 3:00PM

Help organize and sort donated goods for distribution to local charities.

Children’s Arts & Crafts

1:00PM – 3:00PM

In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and compassion, children will take part in hands-on arts and crafts projects created to be shared with others. This program is open to all children and families.

Snack Bags for Kids

1:00PM – 3:00PM

Create snack bags for children in need through The Breathing Room Foundation. A hands-on project for 1st–6th grade volunteers.

Dogs (& possibly cats) for Adoption

1:00PM – 3:00PM
Dogs will be onsite for petting, snuggling and possible adoptions!

Shul Stitchers

1:00PM – 3:00PM
Shul Stitchers will be creating cozy, hand-crafted items to donate to organizations that support families in need. Novice through experienced stitchers welcome.

Donation Information

Donation collection at Har Zion Temple will run until January 19, 2026 at 1:00PM.

Donation bags should be labeled with either
the charity the items go to or the actual contents of the bag.

Charities We’re Supporting

Below are the charities who will be receiving our donations. 

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

Kitchen wear (small appliances, dishes, pots & pans, glassware & utensils)

Our Closet

Women’s and children’s clothing

Mitzvah Circle

Men’s, Women’s and children’s WINTER coats & jackets

Vietnam Veterans

Men’s clothing, toys & books

Francisvale Home for Small Animals/Providence Animal Center

Clean towels, flat sheets & pillow cases, cat & dog soft food treats, cat toys, wine corks

Lions Club

Eye Glasses

I Support The Girls

Gently used & new bras

Laurel House

Regular sized toiletries, feminine hygiene products and baby wipes & diapers (can be open boxes)

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County

Home decor items, costume jewelry, hand bags, men’s & women’s shoes

Narberth Food Bank

Non-perishable food items