# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hands in the soil, hearts in the community. MLK Day of Service
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the YMCA of Greater Houston for our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service as we come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through action and service.

MLK Day of Service is a National Day of Service that calls on individuals, families, and organizations to work together to strengthen our communities. On this day, the MD Anderson Family YMCA along with volunteers will help beautify and refresh the outdoor grounds at Second Christian Church, creating a more welcoming and well-maintained space for the church and surrounding neighborhood.

Volunteer activities will include:
	•	Refreshing and redesigning flower beds
	•	Planting seasonal flowers
	•	Trimming shrubs and removing weeds
	•	Cleaning and improving the building perimeter

This is a meaningful opportunity to give back, connect with neighbors, and live out the spirit of service that Dr. King championed.

Event Details:
	•	Date: Monday, January 19
	•	Time: 9 am to 12 pm
	•	Location: Second Christian Church, 4801 Edison St, Houston, TX 77009

Important Notes:
	•	Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
	•	Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work

Hands in the soil, hearts in the community. We hope you’ll join us as we serve together and make a lasting impact.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/hands-in-the-soil-hearts-in-the-community-mlk-day-of-service/200029473895631
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, volunteering, koningsdag
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://form.jotform.com/253546680028056?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=houston-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 705 Cavalcade St, Houston, TX
- **lat**: 29.80375
- **long**: -95.36257
- **full address**: 705 Cavalcade St, Houston, TX, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: MD Anderson Family YMCA (Houston) (https://allevents.in/org/md-anderson-family-ymca-houston/26193384)

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/68dfda18ce561afedb252f1fa15b76711851271dab6779be0d8ef356459629d0-rimg-w300-h300-dcfefdfe-gmir?v=1768666944

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 705 Cavalcade St, Houston, TX, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MD Anderson Family YMCA (Houston)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** martin-luther-king-day, volunteering, koningsdag
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hands in the soil, hearts in the community. MLK Day of Service ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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