MLK Day of Service
​Monday, January 19, 2026*
8AM Registration, Breakfast & Program at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau
(an option to join the morning program virtually is available for service projects outside the Chambersburg area)
9:30AM Service Projects
*Snow Date: Monday, February 16 (President's Day)​
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The Franklin County Coalition for Progress (FCCP) is organizing the 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service in Franklin County on the national holiday, observing it as “a day on, not a day off.”
MLK Day of Service is a rewarding way for families, friends, neighbors and colleagues to make a lasting impact on their community in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community.
This event is free and open to the community. Please join us! We encourage all ages to participate; Kids under 18 should sign up to volunteer with a parent/guardian/family member. ​
While the event is free, registration is required.
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NONPROFITS: Submit a Service Project
FCCP is seeking community organizations to host volunteers for MLK Day of Service. Service Projects will be scheduled on Monday, January 19, 2026* to begin at 9:30am.
>> Service Project Sign-up Form
Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
*Snow Date: Monday, February 16 (President's Day)​
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Complete a Service Project
Sign up to volunteer with us! You can sign up by yourself (to be paired with others), as a family, or as a group. Registration is free and includes a T-shirt, breakfast, brief morning program, and connection to a local service project.
Early Bird Registration Deadline (guarantees T-shirt!): Friday, December 19, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
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Looking for information about other events going on in the community to commemorate Dr. King's legacy? Visit mlkdayfranklincounty.org.
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Morning Registration, Breakfast & Program
Check-in and continental breakfast will be open from 8-8:30am (this is also where you pick up your T-shirt!). The brief program begins at 8:30am, featuring a keynote presentation from Nakeesha Kenney-Futrell, LCSW.
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Can't volunteer but want to attend the breakfast and keynote? RSVP for just the morning program (8-9am)
About Our Keynote Speaker
Nakeesha Kenney-Futrell, LCSW, is the Owner and Founder of Elevated Mental Health Services, a thriving outpatient counseling practice dedicated to breaking generational cycles, elevating emotional wellness, and restoring hope for families across Central Pennsylvania.
As a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-informed therapist, and community advocate, she is known for blending clinical wisdom with compassion, faith, and empowerment.
Nakeesha is the creator and lead facilitator of Jesus + Therapy = Healing, a transformational women’s group designed for Christian mothers seeking spiritual growth, emotional balance, and deeper connection with Christ. She is also the author and creator of '28 Days to Elevate,' a reflective therapeutic workbook guiding individuals through a month-long journey of healing, mindset renewal, gratitude, and emotional balance.
She previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Messiah University, where she taught Social Work Practice with Groups, Field Preparation, and Field Practice. Nakeesha is EMDR Certified, expanding her clinical expertise in advanced trauma therapy and deep healing work. She is the founder of Project Healthy Steelton, a community wellness initiative promoting movement, hydration, and holistic health for families and youth.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Nakeesha is a devoted wife and mother of five, a community leader, and a passionate speaker whose message centers on hope, healing, resilience, and Christ-centered transformation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Shippensburg University. Nakeesha continues to use her voice, her gifts, and her calling to uplift communities and empower women.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Supporting Sponsors:
MLK Day of Service is also funded in part by grants from Target and The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.
Support MLK Day of Service! Sign up as a sponsor and receive community recognition. >> Sponsor Form