"To Joe Biden —the scrappy kid from Scranton who became Delaware's favorite son—you were the first decision I made as a nominee, and it was the best." —Barack Obama

Congratulations to Joe Biden, who will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States today at noon.

Today, millions of Americans will answer Dr. King’s call to help others through acts of service.

This #MLKday, share how you’re serving your community today—whether in big or small ways—in the comments below. Still need ideas on where to start? Visit bit.ly/39z1smW

Happy birthday, Michelle Obama!

In honor of her birthday, learn more about how the Obama Presidential Center will enrich the community she grew up in at https://www.obama.org/the-center/

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by heeding his call to service.

Since before he was inaugurated, Barack Obama has urged people to turn #MLKday into a day of service—and millions have taken up the call. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made serving tougher than usual, there are still safe ways to help out your neighbors.

Find ideas on how to serve your community on #MLKday2021 at https://www.obama.org/covid-community-care/.

The #OFCareChallenge art brought to life four simple ways to care for your community: checking in on a neighbor, supporting Black-owned businesses, taking part in a mutual-aid network, and volunteering.

Get to know the artists behind the illustrations at https://www.obama.org/covid-community-care/creative/

In his farewell address to the American people four years ago today, President Barack Obama returned home to Chicago and made one final ask: "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change—but in yours.”

This message became the cornerstone of the Obama Foundation and its mission to empower emerging leaders to change their communities. Join our work at Obama.org

“Whatever holes the pandemic tore even wider in our collective fabric, it was these emerging leaders who stepped forward to patch it.”

Check out David Simas’ end of year message and meet the Obama Foundation leaders who gave us hope in a year full of change.

Small-town plays can make a big difference—just ask one of our #ObamaFellows.

Through PlaceBase Productions, Ashley Hanson is shifting the narrative about what it means to live and work outside of big cities. Read more:

“I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong."

Four years ago today, Michelle Obama gave her final speech as First Lady, imploring young people to believe in themselves and take part in building a better community.

Watch the full speech: bit.ly/3hSssRZ

As we close a difficult year, we wanted to share a hopeful holiday message from President Barack Obama.

In Pennsylvania, Jenn and her grandsons stepped up to meet the #OFCareChallenge in the sweetest way. This Thanksgiving, they checked in on their neighbors who are frontline workers—and delivered homemade pies to their doorsteps.

Tag #OFCareChallenge in your photos to show us how you’re committing to care for your community this season. Find more information on how to get started at https://www.obama.org/covid-community-care/

From Paraguay to India to South Sudan, past #ObamaScholars have come from all around the world to study at Columbia University in the City of New York and bring their civic work to the next level.

Over the course of an academic year, #ObamaScholars have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain skills that can accelerate their impact. Applications for our next class of Scholars are now open: https://www.obama.org/scholars/

The process to bring the Obama Presidential Center to Jackson Park has been a true community-led process. We’re so grateful for their work—and to celebrate this milestone that brings us one day closer to completing the federal review of the OPC.

You’ve seen our #OFcarechallenge on social, now meet the four creative powerhouses behind each challenge's original artwork.

Get to know Jacqueline Alcántara, Liz Montague, Martha A. Wade, and Simone Noronha, and read their advice for the next generation of artists at https://www.obama.org/covid-community-care/creative/

We are loving this heartwarming story of Black Girls Carol—a group of Black women who have been volunteering their spare time to spread joy by singing Christmas carols all over the South Side of Chicago.

Hunger has exploded during the pandemic. Whether here at home or abroad, organizations like Grow Greater Englewood and Young Emerging Farmers Initiative are feeding their neighbors—but they could use your help. Take our #OFCareChallenge and volunteer at www.obama.org/covid-community-care.

Snowy days like today make us excited for the future Obama Presidential Center’s Great Lawn—a perfect place for sledding in the winter.

Have you been following our plans? Find out more at: https://www.obama.org/the-center/