20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd. Newport, RI 02840
20 Doctor Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport
Rhode Island
02840
US
(401) 846-4828(401) 846-4828
MISSION
Founded in 1922 and renamed honoring Dr. King in 1968, The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is a central service provider for at-risk individuals, families and seniors. An independent nonprofit, the MLK Community Center fights hunger, promotes health, educates young and school-age kids, supports families, and engages seniors all across Newport County
Programs encompass three areas:
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Hunger Prevention and Nutrition
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Early Childhood and Extended Learning Time Education
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Community Support Programs.