Community Center gallantly served Northern Pinellas County benefiting all ages of the community with a wide variety of programs including job placement and training, after school programs, counseling, computer training, literacy courses, summer programs for youth, and tutorial programs for adults and youth. In 2011 the Center was closed due to economic turn-down. But closing the center was not acc
eptable to North Greenwood residents and a group of caring, concerned local citizenry came together and formed the CLEARWATER MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COALITION. In 2012 the organization was formally incorporated as a nonprofit and received its tax exempt status from the IRS. For two years the Coalition worked with the Pinellas County School Board in order to secure occupation of and reopen the center. In November 2012 the School Board issued the lease and gave the Coalition the keys to the building. Now we are midst renovating the building which need roof repairs, a new heating and air conditioning system, fire and safety alarms, plastering and paint as well as some kitchen improvements and furnishings. The Clearwater MLK Jr Neighborhood Coalition is a nonprofit group of neighbors who came together to save their community center without concern for race, gender, religious affiliation, or political ideology. Our goal is to revitalize our community. We are all volunteers who have worked hard to encourage investment in our efforts from all in the community who wish to be a part of this project. We do not discriminate at all. We welcome you all.
