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About the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center Board

The advisory Board advises and advocate for the needs of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center by ensuring that the education and necessary tools are available to improve the economic and social well-being of the community by providing world class services to all that need them. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. The Board makes recommendations to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Manager concerning programs and policies within the service center.

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15Seats

1Vacancies

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Members By Gender

 

71%
Female (10)

 

29%
Male (4)

Members By Race

7%(1)

71%(10)

7%(1)

14%(2)

0%(0)

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Departments

Office of Homeless SolutionsOffice of Ethics and Compliance

Mission

To be a catalyst for positive change through educating, informing, and transforming the lives of each person that comes to the center.

Purpose

The commission shall act as an advisory body to the city manager concerning programs and policies within the service center

Duties

  • Makes recommendations to the city center manager concerning programs and policies within the service center;
  • Promotes and provides direct health and human services and programming which will assist individuals and families in becoming economically self-sufficient.
  • Submits an annual report to the city council in accordance with Section 8-1.1 of this Code.
 

Legal Authority

City Code, Chapter 2 Article XIII

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FAQS

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Resources

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  • Archived MLK Community Ctr. Board Information
  • 2021 Annual Report
  • MLK Community Center

Staff Contacts

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Jessica Galleshaw

Director

jessica.Galleshaw@dallas.gov

 

Jamel Slaughter, PhD, MSW

Program Administrator

jamel.slaughter@dallas.gov
214-671-5117

 

Pamela Jones

Manager – Community Center

pamela.jones2@dallas.gov
214-670-8526

 

LaRhonda Bacon

Supervisor- Community Center

larhonda.bacon@dallas.gov
214-670-8419



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