How volunteers made a difference on MLK Day of Service

UM-Dearborn's 32nd annual MLK Day of Service hosted 350 volunteers on Jan. 20, who served at 20-plus sites at UM-Dearborn and in the community.

They had the option to serve in person or work remotely to support community agencies like the Cass Community Social Services, Gleaners, Eternal Light and BearHug Detroit.

The MLK Day of Service is followed by a week of events that highlight King and the importance of continued social justice work. Check those out here.

Here are a few photo highlights of the day taken by UM-Dearborn photographer Annie Barker.

Dorothy McLeer leads the no sew blanket project during the MLK Day of Service at the James C. Renick University Center.

Ryan Neloms, left, and Sarah Kigar, right, pose for a photo in the student food pantry during the MLK Day of Service.

Chancellor Domenico Grasso speaks to volunteers assembling meals for the Kids Coalition Against Hunger.

Kendrick the dog looks for peanut butter at the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit during the MLK Day of Service and Linus the cat waves.

Maddie Chervenak organizes personal hygiene kits during the MLK Day of Service at the James C. Renick University Center. "People love to get to know each other and work together," Chervenak said.

Destiny Madkin leads the Bear Hug Detroit group in making stuffed animals at the Renick University Center.