Welcome to the Realize the Dream initiative! As a proud partner, NBA Cares is committed to helping achieve 100 million hours of service by 2029 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 100th birthday.
NBA Cares is dedicated to empowering the NBA and fans to uplift communities and inspire meaningful change. Every hour you volunteer brings us closer to achieving our mission and leaves a lasting legacy. Thank you for joining us on this journey to help Realize the Dream!
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Points of Light’s digital volunteer hub helps individuals find and share ways to do good in their communities. Search by key area of interest, geography or both and get connected to opportunities near you!
Whether you’ve already been volunteering or just getting started, we want to make every hour count towards fulfilling the dream!
*Source: Value of Volunteer Time report – Independent sector,
with the Do Good Institute – estimated value of a volunteer hour at $30.
In 1965, Martin stood on a stage in New York City, sharing the spotlight with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though they never exchanged words, the encounter left an indelible mark. Dr. King’s unwavering message of non-violence and hope for what he called The Beloved Community has guided Martin’s journey ever since.
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Written by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and legacy architects Marc and Craig Kielburger in conjunction with Realize the Dream, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how we can achieve fulfillment – and collective change.
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, the My Legacy podcast and syndicated radio show series explores what it means to create and live a legacy through the experiences of notable guests.
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