Program areas at Memorial Drive Ministries
Worshipping communities: Memorial Drive Ministries, Inc. (mdm) provides worship space for six different worshipping congregations who worship in multiple different languages. These communities share the sanctuary and chapel spaces, as well as some additional office and classroom spaces. Having a safe, affordable, and welcoming environment has enabled these congregations to grow in size and impact in the community. There are many children and youth in these congregations. The majority of attendees are families that are low-income english language learners. Together these churches serve around 275 members, most of who are refugees and immigrants from africa and southeast asia.
Recreational groups: in addition to the worshipping communities and nonprofit organizations, there are also recreational groups like badminton, karate, and basketball that are on campus weekly. These groups provide opportunities for people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to come together for healthy, team-building activities. These groups serve roughly 60-115 individuals annually. Mdm also welcomes occasional special events, cultural celebrations, and other similar community-based gatherings.
Nonprofit organizations: in 2023, mdm provided space for six diverse nonprofit organizations, educational programs, and community initiatives offering services to the community. Services include things like english classes, early childhood education, civics tutoring, covid testing/vaccinations, gardening, a sewing academy, baking training, and others.