Share the gift of reading with our state's youngest learners.
For the 2025 MLK Day of Service and throughout the week of January 20-25, First Steps staff, board members, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers will come together for a statewide read-aloud and book distribution.
There are several ways to get involved:
Make a commitment to serve. Volunteer registration for the 2025 MLK Week of Service will open in late 2024. In the meantime, there are still many ways to get involved. Start by exploring current national service and volunteer opportunities at First Steps. To stay informed about future opportunities to make a meaningful impact, sign up for our newsletter.
Donate. Make a difference by supporting literacy and service learning programs at First Steps. Act now and help us shape a brighter future for South Carolina's children. Donate here.
Spread the word. MLK Service projects empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, address social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "beloved community." Join the movement by sharing this volunteer opportunity with others!
OUR SUPPORTERS
Our MLK Week of Service book distribution is made possible by the generous support of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, our partners at PaperPie, and individual donors like you. Thank you!
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