SPRING VALLEY, NY – Senator Reichlin-Melnick recently visited the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center in Spring Valley to announce that he has secured $110,000 in funding from New York State to support the center’s youth programming. He was joined by several board members and young people who were eager to share their enthusiasm for the inspiring work happening every day at the center.
Senator Reichlin-Melnick said, “I am proud to have secured funding to support youth programming at the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center. Their mission to help build the Beloved Community envisioned by Dr. King is exactly what we need more of in Rockland.”
Nathan Mungin, Executive Director of the Center said, “Senator Reichlin-Melnick is always ready to help–whether it’s pitching in for a holiday toy drive or a neighborhood clean-up, honoring community leaders, or supporting our youth programming with this generous grant. We are grateful to the Senator for his partnership in helping us further our mission to serve the community.”
The Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center provides youth programming after school, on weekends, and during school vacation days to ensure that young people have a safe and supportive place to be that enhances their education. The Center is expanding beyond their indoor footprint, having recently purchased two vacant lots across the street that they are developing to be an outdoor community gathering space.