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The Martin Luther, King Jr. Celebration Committee is proud to present it over $28,000 to community organizations in the form of grants. Each organization received a grant of $3,500 for continued service to the community. George Washington Carver HS Alumni Association The goal of this program is to continue to identify recent high school graduates and to assist them to find jobs in the local job markets. Jobs include certification in health care related fields, skilled laborers, license jobs and vocational jobs.  This program will continue to assist students in job placement seeking completion of non- traditional trade programs. Scholarships will be provided to students to attendRead More →

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MLKCC recently announced its 2022-2023 Community Grant recipients for cycle 2. 1. S.T.O.P. INC.- a non- profit organization headquartered in Brazoria County. STOP’s mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors through public education, local community advocacy, staff training, school assemblies, peer support groups and parent workshops. The primary focus of S.T.O.P. is to educate as many students and educators on the signs and symptoms associated with teen suicide including mental health and develop peer to peer awareness that could save a life. This program started in 2018 reaching audiences across Brazoria County and Texas. 2. TRUE TO LIFE MINISTRIES-: LEVEL Up Summer Internship Program – aRead More →

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MLKCC- GRANT SUMMARY- ROUND 3 [easingslider id=”2832″] 1. Ladies of Destiny Awarded $5,000.00 Ladies of Destiny (LOD) promote and celebrate scholastic achievements of hard-working youth who aspire to pursue advanced education at an accredited college or university. Awardees are selected based on academic achievement and ability, educational goals, service to others, and leadership. Awards are intended to cover tuition and fees, housing, or any education-related expense. In addition to scholarships, LOD aids homeless families, senior citizens, domestic violence survivors and other vulnerable populations. 2. Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas Awarded – $5,000.00 Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas provides residential, Christian faith-based recovery programsRead More →

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ANGLETON – The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee  recently awarded six grants to local community and non- profit  organizations. 1. Zion Temple Community Development Corporation Inc. (ZTCDC) – has four areas of focus education, economic development, community development, and social services. The Helping Hands Program aim is to provide support and assistance for people who are having hard times or may be disadvantaged. They aid families experiencing financial difficulties, are a resource for individuals seeking employment, and bring healthcare services to the community. They sponsor job fairs, healthcare fairs, food and school supplies giveaways, and family emergency financial assistance. Awarded $2,500.00 2. West Columbia ParksRead More →

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WEST COLUMBIA – One of our MLKCC Community Grant recipients, Communities in Schools (CIS), recently sponsored a mentoring event at West Columbia Elementary.  The Columbia High School “Stand By Peace” CIS mentors worked with their younger peers to create posters and develop activities focusing on drug-free living. The students are using drug-free posters and activities purchased through your grant, because of you have helped make our program stronger! – Sheila Newton, CIS Site Coordinator Thank you Columbia High School CIS for showing Love in Action and Changing Lives!!! [easingslider id=”2573″]Read More →