At Starbucks, we believe that the positive actions we take together strengthen our communities and make us all better. Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service by becoming community leaders through virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities with the organizations below during MLK Week of Good, Jan. 17-23, 2022.

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Become a youth mentor with MENTOR

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After completing this workshop, you will feel prepared to connect with young people in search of a mentor in your area. Join a live session or take it at your own pace.

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Explore your purpose with City Year

Knowing Your Why is a workshop designed to help participants develop a deeper understanding of diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity – a journey that begins with self-reflection. Follow along in a 10-minute video session about how to identify your purpose with City Year Chief Equity Officer Stephen Spaloss.

Help prepare young people for economic success with Junior Achievement

Bring your enthusiasm, life experience, and willingness to teach young people about how you took chances in pursuit of your dreams. This exercise is self-directed and can be completed in 5-15 minutes.

About The Starbucks Foundation Youth Equity Grants

Since 2020, The Starbucks Foundation has awarded <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/the-starbucks-foundation-announces-nonprofit-recipients-of-grants-to-support-bipoc-youth/" target="_blank">more than $5 million in grants</a> to date to support national nonprofits that have served more than 100,000 young people of color. Nonprofits including MENTOR, City Year and Junior Achievement are among these grant recipients that help play an important role in bridging the opportunity gap and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/our-commitment-to-inclusion-diversity-and-equity-at-starbucks/" target="_blank">building thriving and equitable communities</a>. Learn more about The Starbucks Foundation’s commitment to youth equity <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/the-starbucks-foundation-announces-nonprofit-recipients-of-grants-to-support-bipoc-youth/" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Here’s how you can make a difference in your community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. with MLK Week of Good Jan. 17-23.

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