January 16
MLK Jr. Day – Volunteer at an NPO promoting civil rights, preserving Black culture, or directly serving the Black / African American community
February
Black History / Futures Month
February 14
Valentine’s Day – Make Valentine’s cards with middle school and high school LGBTQ+ clubs
March
Women’s History Month
March 21
World Downs Syndrome Day – Make a pal and do a children’s book reading at an education program for kids with special needs
March 31
Trans Day of Visibility
April 22
Earth Day – Plant a tree at a local elementary school or community garden
May
API Heritage Month – Lend a helping hand to a Queer Asian American organization
May 29
Memorial Day – Phone Bank Veterans to thank them for their service
June
Organize LGBTQ+ Pride programming at your office
June 11
Children’s Day- Volunteer at a school
September 15 – October 15
Latinx Heritage Month
November
Native American Heritage Month
November 11
Veteran’s Day
November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance – Organize a candlelight vigil
December 1
World AIDS Day
December 10
Human Rights Day – Take a day to Canvass for a local NPO-led initiative