Midcity Excellence Community Learning Center

Mce has targeted the 54-block midtown neighborhood toreach the neediest families that lack transportation, jobs, positive father figures and an adequate education to obtain a livable wage. Over 1700 youths and adults have been served since then. The mce vision is to engage, enrich, educate & empower underrepresented minority families by enhancing race relations through the creation of christian-based, culturally-sensitive initiatives. Last year, participants were engaged in these programs 3 days per week:- counseling (creative arts therapy- choir, st. joe stixx, dance; virtual video therapy; grief/ trauma support groups and 1:1 sessions with license therapists)- after school enrichment (socialization, conflict resolution, s.t.e.a.m. Tutoring)- Community engagement seminars/events(martin luther king solutions summit" for racial reconciliation, praise dance fest of st. joseph, community/family nights, mental health 1st aid usa suicide prevention)