In honor of Dr. King’s spirit of service and peace, the MLK Day(s) of Service are designed to engage Oxy students, staff, faculty, and alumni in community-based projects.
Join with Oxy and L.A. Works
We are heartbroken by the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles and extend our condolences and support for those grieving losses caused by the fires.
Yet witnessing the acts of solidarity and community aid pouring into LA from the greater SoCal region and beyond has been a powerful reminder of the good in humanity and a source of profound hope. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”
This year, we ask that you join Occidental College to support L.A. Works as a volunteer for MLK Day 2025. The event has been adjusted to align with recovery efforts and will focus on directly supporting individuals and families affected by the Los Angeles fires, giving us all a chance to turn our shared grief into meaningful action. Click here to sign up as a volunteer and join thousands of Angelenos who are taking action to support our beloved LA community during this time.
Thank you again for your compassion and dedication to supporting our fellow Angelenos during this heavy time for Oxy’s MLK Day of Service. Your compassion and determination remind us all of the incredible strength and resilience we share when we come together as one. For more information about organizations where you can continue volunteering and resources for those who have been displaced please visit L.A. Works Aid for Fire Relief.
Oxy Also Supports Hunger Free America
Due to the current health and economic crisis, more than 54 million people in America are struggling with hunger. But seasonal and charitable work can’t end hunger alone. Higher impact work, like volunteering professional skills at an anti-hunger organization or advocating for a stronger safety net or higher wages can make a bigger difference in the fight to end hunger.
Please consider supporting the Hunger Free America for the MLK Serve-A-Thon. For over 20 years, Hunger Free America has honored MLK's life's work with service and action. Working with partners across the country we have meaningful opportunities to serve, both in-person and virtually, through volunteer events, panels and workshops, January 17-20.