Dear Community Partner,
It is with great pride that I write to you as the Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLKJCC) Advisory Board, inviting you to join us in sponsoring MLK Week 2026 under the theme “Remaining Awake Through a Great Transformation.”
Dr. King’s call to remain awake speaks to the urgency of action and awareness in times of change. Here in Dallas, we recognize that this transformation is still unfolding. Our responsibility is to not only commemorate his dream but to actively live it through service, advocacy, and investment in our community.
MLK Week is more than a celebration—it is a movement that unites thousands of residents in reflection, dialogue, and action. From cultural showcases and educational forums to community service projects and our longstanding Scholarship & Awards Gala, these events are designed to uplift, empower, and inspire. Each year, sponsors like you make it possible for us to extend the reach of this important work, ensuring that youth, families, and neighbors from every corner of Dallas can participate.
As a valued partner, your sponsorship affirms your organization’s role as a champion of justice, empowerment, and community advancement. We invite you to review the enclosed sponsorship opportunities and confirm your participation by December 15, 2025. Together, we can ensure that MLK Week 2026 is not only a commemoration of history but also a catalyst for progress today.
If you have any questions, please contact Jamel Slaughter, PhD, Program Administrator for the Office of Housing & Community Empowerment, at jamel.slaughter@dallas.gov or the MLK Community Center, 214-670-8418. Your tax- deductible contribution can be made payable to the City of Dallas – Office of Community Care Fund administered by the Communities Foundation of Texas, Tax ID 75-0964565.
We welcome your support and partnership, and we look forward to celebrating with you as we continue to build a more just and inclusive Dallas.
With appreciation,
Clara Brown-Trimble, Board Chair
The MLKJCC Advisory Board
Sponsorship
Sponsorship funding will support the implementation of community events and the development of a scholarship fund, with scholarships to be presented at the Gala. Sponsorship benefits and levels are outlined in the sponsorship packet below. 
Sponsorship Levels:
- -Presenting: $25,000
- -Diamond: $15,000
- -Platinum: $10,000
- -Gold: $5,000
- -Silver: $3,500
- -Bronze: $2,500
- -Sponsor Table: $2,200
- -Supporter: $250
- -Additional Opportunities/In-Kind Donations
Download: 2026 MLK Sponsorship Packet
If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact Jamel Slaughter, Ph.D., Program Administrator for the Office of Community Care, at (214) 671-5117 or via email at jamel.slaughter@dallascityhall.com.
2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week
In January 2026, the City of Dallas will host its 44th annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weeks’ worth of events highlighting issues of diversity and opportunity. The week will include a Day of Reflection, Prayer, & Dedication, Job Fair, Multicultural Showcase, Symposium, Candle Lighting Ceremony, and Scholarship & Awards Gala. Celebration week will culminate with the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.