Join us on Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 for two days of service. Bring your friends and family to work together on various fun and meaningful projects to bring to life Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspirational legacy of community service, justice and equality for all.
Mitzvah day will be held in person at the Oshman Family JCC, Gideon Hausner Day School, Los Altos United Methodist Church and other satellite locations.
Sunday, January 19 Projects
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian
Warm feet are happy feet! We are proud to be hosting a sock drive for WeHope with donation bins at the OFJCC gym and by the Leslie Family Preschool front gate. Socks for all ages are welcome.
Help us kick off our month-long drive in partnership with Loved Twice for gently used baby clothes for families impacted by the LA fires. Barrels will be placed at the Preschool Front gate and in the front of the gym. Don't have any baby clothes but still want to help? When you come to volunteer on Mitzvah Day, please bring your gift card donations and drop them off at the collection box located in the Fitness Center.
Suggested stores include: • Trader
Joe's
• Target
• Whole
Foods
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Ages
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Time |
Location |
Half Moon Bay Habitat Restoration
Join us in Half Moon Bay in partnership with California Parks where we will work on dune and bluff restoration along this beautiful state coast. Protect and preserve the natural environment by planting native plants and removing non-native vegetation. *Weather Permitting*
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9+
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9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Beach TBA |
Meal Prep and Serving Lunch at WeHope
Come serve lunch at Project WeHope! Providing lunch is a crucial need. Come show your love and support of one of our most vulnerable communities by providing sustenance and companionship.
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10+
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9:30 AM–1:00 PM |
Project WeHope
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Work Day at Hidden Villa
Come help Hidden Villa get ready for spring! Garden and digging enthusiasts are encouraged to volunteer. *Weather Permitting* |
12+
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Hidden Villa
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Site Sprucing at Izzi Early Education in Daly City
Join Izzi Early Education in sprucing up their Daly City site by adding a trike path, repainting pavement and a small playhouse, as well as creating a fairy garden and music wall if we have enough hands and time. |
5+
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Izzi Early Education
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Stanford Health Blood Drive
A decision can save a life! Help us kick off our MLK National Day of Service: Mitzvah Day 2025 by donating blood. Stanford Blood Center will be at the OFJCC. Donors must be at least 17 years of age. Please schedule your appointment today by clicking here. |
17+
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1:00–5:00 PM |
Goldman Sports & Wellness Center
Click here to schedule your appointment |
You must be registered for a project to attend as there are supply and space limitations.
Please sign up for only one project.
Monday, January 20 Projects
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian
Check in starts at 9:30 AM and projects begin at 10:00 AM.
Unless otherwise noted, project times are 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
| Project and Description |
Ages
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Location |
Grassroots Ecology
Join Midpen and Grassroots Ecology staff for a fun workday planting native plants at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Staff will provide training on plant identification, planting techniques and information about why these plants are vital to our local landscape. This project is an excellent opportunity for first-time volunteers! *Weather Permitting* |
9+
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Ravenswood Open Space
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Snack Bags for Those in Need
Join Hope's Corner in creating snack bags and positive messages for the people that they serve. |
All ages
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OFJCC |
All Hands On Board at Hope's Corner
Roll up your sleeves at Hope's Corner by helping with spring cleaning, site sprucing and donation sorting to help them better serve their community! |
12+
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Hope's Corner
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Filling and Decorating Grocery Bags for JFCS Pantry Recipients
Help JFCS stock their pantry and add some joy with your creative decorations and heartfelt messages.
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All ages |
OFJCC |
Thank You Snack Packs for Healthcare Workers
Join El Camino Health to show your appreciation for our healthcare workers and honor all the hard work they have put into keeping us all healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.
Pack a healthy snack bag and write a heartfelt thank you card. Want to pack and write more than one? The sky is the limit; we hope you will make as many packs as your heart’s desire! We have lots of thanks to go around!
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All ages |
OFJCC |
Site Sprucing at Family Connections
Join Family Connections in sprucing up their space, giving their community a well-tended and intentional place to gather and grow. *Weather Permitting* |
12+
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Family Connections |
Planting Trees and Tree Care with Canopy
"He that plants trees loves others beside himself." ~Thomas Fuller
Come plant in East Palo Alto for a better tomorrow. *Weather Permitting* |
9+
9:00 AM–1:00 PM |
East Palo Alto |
Art Kits for Children in Shelters
Help us assemble art kits in partnership with Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence for children in shelters. |
All ages |
OFJCC |
Bagging Supplies for the Community Cupboard
Help stock and organize supplies for Town Cat's Community Cupboard that supports cats in need! Bring food litter and treats, small fleece blankets or cat beds. Decorate grocery bags and make cards for cat families. |
All ages |
OFJCC |
Hamsas for Care
Join us along with JFCS Youth First in creating hamsas for Ukraine. This fun and easy project will help give a thoughtful touch to those in need of love and connection. |
All ages |
OFJCC |
Adopt a Family that Lives in an RV
In partnership with KSP, adopt a family living in recreational vehicles (RVs) in our communities and help them meet their current unique need.
Bring a box and your creativity. You and your family will decorate and fill this box with the families' needed items that KSP will hand deliver. |
All ages |
OFJCC |
Plants for Holocaust Survivors
Join us at Hausner to create beautiful Tu B'shvat care packages for Holocaust survivors participating in the JFCS's Cafe by the Bay program. We will pot plants and create greeting cards for the survivors. We will also learn about and discuss the significance of Tu B'shvat. |
8+ |
Hausner Day School
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Support Families in Israel
Join us at Hausner, where we have the wonderful opportunity to bring smiles to Israeli families! Together, we'll create beautiful items for those dislocated from their homes during the war and explore the meaningful concept of tzedakah.
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6+
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Hausner Day School
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Oral Hygiene Kits for PATH
Partner up with Twin Smiles Orthodontics in assembling oral hygiene kits for PATH! Not only can a healthy smile boost self-esteem, it is also vital to our overall health as well. As we assemble oral hygiene kits, we will also create cards with happy, hopeful messages for PATHS' community member. The need is great; please help us by bringing full-sized oral hygiene items. Twin Smiles and the OFJCC will have a supplemental supply and will provide bags and cards. |
All ages |
OFJCC
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Meal Prep and Meal Service for St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room
Join St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room in prepping and serving lunch! As an organization that serves over 300 meals per day as well as distributing groceries to its community six days a week and 52 weeks a year, there is always something to do. They would love your help getting it done! |
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St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room
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Volunteer Info Session for East Palo Alto Academy Foundation
Looking for meaningful ways throughout the year to volunteer your time and support youth in our community? Please join EPAAF at this volunteer information session to learn about opportunities they offer throughout the year. |
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OFJCC |
Supporting Moms
Join us in support of Bay Area nonprofit Blossom Birth and Family as we make care packages for Blossom's community of new moms. We'll make lavender sachets and package them with love, along with other thoughtful gifts that show these new parents that we care!
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All ages |
OFJCC |
No Sew Blankets for LifeMoves
We will make tie fleece blankets for individuals in shelters. This hands-on project will make sure someone's stay is a little warmer and a little brighter this winter season.
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8+ |
OFJCC |
Positive Pillowcase Messages for LifeMoves
We will decorate pillowcases for individuals in shelters. This hands-on project will make sure someone's stay is a little brighter this winter season. |
8+ |
OFJCC |
Meal Service and Assistance at LifeMoves
We will come together to prep lunch and serve it to the LifeMoves community at their new Navigation Center.
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16+
11:30–1:30 PM |
LifeMoves Navigation Center
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Natural Bridges Beach and Tide Pools Clean-up in Santa Cruz
Come clean the beach and tide pools from all kinds of debris brought by waves or left behind by beach goers. If time permits and energy is good, we may clean the trails next to the beach as well. |
All ages
12:00– 2:00 PM |
Santa Cruz |
Check in starts at 9:30 AM and projects begin at 10:00 AM.
Unless otherwise noted, project times are 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
You must be registered for a project to attend as there are supply and space limitations.
Please sign up for only one project.
We hope you join us!