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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (Center) was erected in 1978. Mrs. Pearl George was Councilwoman. The center’s primary goals were reaching out to area citizens, while providing useful services and resources that would allow the community to grow and prosper. The Center is still on the move, providing opportunities for personal, academic, professional and spiritual growth for the citizens in the City of Baton Rouge. We are a thriving organization who cares and treats our community with
dignity and respect. With many, adjustments the center has changed from 1978 to
2003. The center presently offers a variety of services through various agencies
(See Services).
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is proud to serve its
community and to be there whenever we can be of service. If the Center can be of
service please do not hesitate to give us a call.
Mission Statement
To serve the public in multifaceted
ways such as after-school tutorials, summer day camps,
safety/self-defense classes, informational sessions, senior programs,
social service programs and medical services.
Vision Statement
To provide opportunities for personal, academic, professional and
spiritual growth through an array of services.
Frequently Asked Questions What types of services are
provided by your facility? The
center offers an array of services for households. They include
medical facilities, senior citizens programs, public assistance, two
community development corporations and a library. What are the
hours of operation? The center is
open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. What areas are services by your community
center? Zip codes 70802, 70805,
70806. What type of programs and activities do you provide for
Senior Citizens? Seniors are welcome
to visit our facility to enjoy lunch Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. During the specified times other activities will be
implemented (ex. tax services, bingo, computer activities and arts and
crafts.) What kind of medical facilities do you offer?
The center houses medical facilities for infants, children, adults and
senior citizens. We also offer WIC assistance and dentistry
services. What are the hours for the medical facility?
The medical office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday's from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
And the 1st and 3rd Saturday's from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. What
are the hours of the Eden Park Branch Library?
The library is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Do you need volunteers at your
center? Volunteers are always
welcomed. It's always nice to see fresh faces. |
