Our Neighborhood
We also serve neighbors in Mapleton-Fall Creek and Meridian Kessler. Since our founding nearly 50 years ago, we have focused on serving our neighborhood.
The MLK Center is getting bigger, and it's teaming up with Catch The Stars (CTS) to help kids in a big way. Here's how:
IPS School #43 serves over 80 kids in after-school programs daily, and this number goes up to 150 during summers, including the Best Buy Teen Technology Center.
In 2021, 456 hours of 1:1 tutoring were provided, and this increased to 743 hours in 2022. 70% of 4th graders are good at reading.
Currently, 10 students are waiting for tutoring. Over 1000 kids benefited from Catch the Stars programs in 2022, with 100 learning at the Holiday Basketball Camp, 500 setting nutrition and exercise goals, and 1000 getting backpacks with school supplies. More than $100,000 was given to students for their future education.
The new CTS wing in mid-north Indianapolis will host basketball, volleyball, and pickleball tournaments, offer training for Collegiate and Professional players, and run mentorship programs for young athletes.
It's estimated to host 20-30 team tournaments, bringing money to the local economy. The wing will also become a home for Indianapolis Rec Sports programs, giving local youth opportunities to learn, play, and enjoy together in a safe environment. With access to top athletes, quality courts, and great amenities, it aims to shape the next generation of young athletes.
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A collaborative effort focused on:
The Catch the Stars Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded by 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist & Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings in 2004.
Tamika started the foundation to help today's youth become tomorrow's stars. Many young people don't reach their full potential because they need positive programs, mentors, and support.
MLK Center is a neighborhood-based community center whose mission is rooted in the values established as a neighborhood leader of individual and family support for their residents: to educate youth, empower families, and build community through quality multi-generational programs that advocate for their neighbors, promote racial justice, and provide a peaceful space to connect.
