The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast has been the centerpiece of Worcester’s effort to honor and recognize the life and legacy of the greatest civil rights leader, drawing an average of 750 people from the county and beyond. This annual breakfast highlights the many ways the fight for social justice continues throughout our country, and in our own community.

42nd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast

The 42nd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast will be hosted on Monday, January 18, 2027. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Honoring a Legacy of Hope

● Keynote Address by Alan Seiffert 
● Community Service & Scholarship Awards 
● Spotlighting Community-Based Organizations 
● Worcester Area Mission Society & United Congregational Church Book Drive 

Location: Assumption University - Plourde Recreation Center, 500 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA. Shuttle service from the parking lots to the Plourde Recreation Center will be provided by the WRTA.

Alan Seiffert

Keynote Speaker

Alan Seiffert

Alan Seiffert is President & CEO of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining The Hanover Theatre, Alan was head of Global Business Development for TED Conferences where he led business development, partnerships, licensing, and distribution activities for TED. Alan previously served as the executive director for Paisley Park (The Prince Estate) where he oversaw the museum, production facility, recording studio, and performance space that once served as Prince’s home and creative sanctuary. He served as vice president & assistant general manager of BET LIVE at BET (Viacom), and previously held positions at NBC Universal, Inc., including senior vice president of Syfy Ventures, and senior vice president, Business Development & Partnerships at CNBC Asia

Sponsorships

We need your support to continue honoring the legacy of the greatest civil rights leaders, recognizing local heroes, and inspiring the community. Please consider becoming a sponsor, buying a table or tickets to this dynamic event.

Tax-deductible amount = $9,165 

  • Two tables - 20 event tickets
  • Opportunity to present at MLK Breakfast
  • Full-page logo in event program
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on event webpage
  • Name in media and press release(s)

Tax-deductible amount = $4,565 

  • One table - 10 event tickets
  • Full-page logo in event program
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on event webpage
  • Name in media and press release(s)

Tax-deductible amount = $2,082

  • One table - 10 event tickets
  • Half-page logo in event program
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on event webpage
  • Name in media and press release(s)

Tax-deductible amount = $1,091

  • One table - 10 event tickets
  • Quarter-page logo in event program
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on event webpage
  • Post-event social media mentions

Tax-deductible amount = $811

  • Two event tickets
  • Quarter-page logo in event program

Non-Profit Sponsorships

Tax-deductible amount = $300

  • Five event tickets
  • Name listed in event program

Tax-deductible amount = $170

  • Two event tickets
  • Name listed in event program

Tax-deductible amount = $60

  • One event ticket
  • Name listed in event program

Tables & Tickets

  • Ten event tickets
  • Not tax-deductible.

Not tax-deductible.

Register for Event

 

Quinsigamond Community College (EIN 042-547-053) and the QCC Foundation (EIN 04-2897624) are fiscal agents for the MLK Breakfast Committee. Proceeds support scholarships for Worcester youth. 

Send checks and make payable to: 

QCC Foundation 
For: MLK Breakfast 
Attn: Shirley Dempsey 
670 West Boylston St, 
Worcester, MA 01606-2092

If you have questions about tickets or sponsorships, email QCCFoundation@QCC.mass.edu or call 508.854.4520. If you have questions about the event, please contact Janice Ryan Weeks, jirw50@yahoo.com or 508.981.5238.

Day of Service Opportunities

Local organizations will be in attendance at this year’s Breakfast so guests can sign up for future volunteer opportunities to keep the spirit of MLK, Jr. Day alive throughout the year. An important part of the Breakfast will be collecting new, age-appropriate books related to MLK or for second and third grade students in Worcester and Fitchburg public schools – books they can take home, enjoy, and be proud of. Please bring a new book with you to the Breakfast.

Worcester Area Mission Society and United Congregational Church Logos
YMCA logo
EPIC logo

Worcester Area Mission Society (WAMS) and United Congregational Church

As part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast, the Worcester Area Mission Society (WAMS) and United Congregational Church are collecting new books for second and third grade public school students in Worcester Public Schools. Age-appropriate books are needed on Dr. King, other civil rights leaders, or justice and equity topics. Books can be dropped off at the Worcester Area Mission Society, 6 Institute Rd., Worcester, Monday -Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or by appointment until the end of February. Tax-deductible donations can be made at the Breakfast or on the WAMS website. WAMS will use all money donated to this drive to buy the needed books. For more information, contact Karen Ludington at 978.660.4915.

YMCA and MLK Community Breakfast Committee

In honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the YMCA and MLK Community Breakfast Committee are looking for volunteers to assemble kits for foster children. Kits will include pajamas, a toothbrush, and a message from the Community. Please join us on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at YMCA’s Greendale Family Branch. For more information about this volunteer opportunity contact Christina Puleo at cpuleo@ymcaofcm.org.

Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC)

Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) is hosting and inviting volunteers who are interested in completing several different projects. We are meeting on Monday, January 20, at the Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA, from 10 am - 2 pm. We are decorating lunch bags for Meal On Wheels, assembling activity books for children and resource books for families, and making no-sew scarves. We are asking people to donate travel-sized toiletry items and menstrual products. For more information contact Krystal Linn at klinn@epicleaders.org or 617.917.5183.