OUR ANNUAL FOOD & WELLNESS FAIR! Our Martin Lutther King, Jr. Family Services Emergency Food Pantry is hosting this special fair in partnership with Baystate Health and UMass Chan Medical School. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm Place: 3 Rutland Street, Springfield, MA Join medical students and partnering local organizations to receive resources from […]
Bard College Clemente Course in Humanities Springfield, Massachusetts Invites YOU to the Springfield Clemente Class of 2025 Commencement Date: Thursday, May 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Place: Schwartz Campus Center Auditorium, American International College Reception to follow ceremony. The Clemente Course champions opportunities for Massachusetts residents from systemically and historically excluded communities to […]
Book Signing & Fireside Chat Featuring: Stefan M. Bradley: If We Don’t Get It And Panel Discussion Join us in this important time in our history as we host a dynamic panel discussion centering the Black experience, critically examining racial injustice and highlighting the ongoing struggle for liberation and equality. Hosted by: Beta Sigma […]
The MLKFS HBCU Experience Presents HBCU Tour 2026 Kickoff Party Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00am to 2:00pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services Community Center 3 Rutland Street, Springfield MA Cost: FREE To Attend Who should attend: For AGES High School & UP Complete Boston HBCU Fair event information set for October 16 found here. […]
Building Bridges HBCU Program The BUILDING BRIDGES HBCU PROGRAM is the largest HBCU College event in Massachusetts. MLKFS is kicking off our HBCU Tour season by attending this significant fair in BOSTON MA. The HBCU College Fair in honor of Dr. Michael Shackleford attracts over 1,500 high school students annually along with more than 300 educators and features over 20 […]
2025 MLKFS Annual Social Justice Awards SAVE-THE-DATE and Purchase YOUR Tickets Today! Saturday, October 18, 2025, Noon at Twin Hills Country Club Championing Social Justice Together “We are determined...to work and fight until justice runs down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Justice thrives when we take action. How will you stand for […]
Join Us for the Food & Wellness Fair! As we witness rising pantry needs, especially with our dwindling USDA food supplies and SNAP benefits paused, many families are struggling to access the nutritious food they need. This fair is a vital opportunity to support our community! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! […]
Join Us for a Special Lunch at LugNutz Café: Panini's For our Pantry! We’re thrilled to announce that on Thursday, November 20th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, our guest chef, Shannon M. Rudder, MBA, President & CEO of Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, will be serving a delicious Buffalo Chicken Panini! For every […]
Join us for an enlightening Panel Discussion on Why HBCUs Matter, hosted by the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services HBCU Experience Committee. This engaging event will feature a lineup of HBCU graduates sharing their unique experiences and insights about attending HBCU’s. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM […]
Join Us for the 3rd Annual DYS Holiday Tree Jubilee! New Location, Same Magical Partners! We are excited to partner again with DYS to bring the magic of the season to our youth and families. This year's festivities will be held at Tower Square, 1500 Main St, Springfield on Tuesday, November 25th, from 5 PM to […]
MLK Day is January 19, 2026! Each year, as we gather to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the life, legacy and unshakeable moral leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s theme, “Restoring Justice. Reclaiming the Dream.,” invites us all to rise together […]
Announcing Our MLKFS GIVE$ DAY! Wednesday, June 3, 2026 All Day Online Giving Event! Presented by PeoplesBank Every dollar raised through MLKFS GIVE$ Day directly sustains our inter-generational programs that meet children, families, and community members where they are — from STEAM to Social Emotional Learning and food access to mental health support, and economic […]
