Program areas at Martin Luther King JR Center
West end revitalization - powered by grassroots leadership, efforts are underway to improve the west end of rock islands wealth, power, and livability. Groups of citizens have been identifying goals, timelines and milestones around five key impact areas: community engagement, housing & land, assets & income, economic vitality, and infrastructure & design. Complex problems require comprehensive solutions. The west end revitalization is a long-term, collaborative effort that is dedicated to long-term, positive change. A three-year plan and budget will be finalized in february 2024, and implementation will begin soon after.
Prevention services - our three prevention specialists provide classroom- based education to 1,809 youth in order to prevent substance use and teen pregnancy in the rock island/milan school district. Lessons emphasize social-emotional learning and other life skills which are more essential than ever.
Thanksgiving meals - 200 volunteers served more than 6,000 free thanksgiving meals throughout the quad cities over the course of three days. With the support of corporate sponsors we continued to order food throughout the weekend, when we saw that the demand exceeded our original plans.
Create a positive community image by strengthening family relationships and neighborhoods.