Building a Better Future, Together.
Portsmouth: A city Rich in Black History
Participants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration presented by the MLK Committee and Wings of Hope, Speak to Your Spirit and Rise!
Members of the community gathered to show solidarity and support of the efforts made by these young people to present a captivating experience in remembrance of the Honorable Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo presented to the 14th Street Community Center by Mr. Paul O’Neil. Pictured are members of the AME Allen Chapel Church dating back to 1893 (per Dr. Andrew Feight) the African American Episcopal Church Ohio Conference. Some named attendees were Benjamin Arnett (Ohio State Representative), Daniel Payne (President Wilbur Force College), John Q. Weaver (Underground Railroad Conductor), Frank White (instrumental in the Emancipation Day Celebration of 1891).
Members of the community met with Portsmouth Murals, Inc in conjunction with the City of Portsmouth and the artist, Robert Dafford, to discuss plans for a mural depicting Portsmouth’s crucial part in the Underground Railroad helping set our Black brothers and sisters on the path to freedom.
Casino Night is back!
Join us for Casino Night at the Center! Casino Night is a fundraiser to benefit the ongoing efforts and programs at the 14th Street Community Center.
April 12 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Games of Chance, Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, Money Wheel, Pull Tabs, and a chance to win a $500 RAFFLE!
Admission of only $10, which includes a snack and popcorn. Beverages will be available for purchase. Entertainment provided by DJ Drew Carter. See a Board Member to purchase tickets or call the center for information.
Support the Center by Linking your Kroger Rewards Card today!
Link your Kroger Rewards Card to the 14th Street Community Center and Kroger will donate to us just for you shopping there. No extra spending for you! This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Check out this link to sign up and for more info.
Amazon wishlist
Amazon wishlist
As a non-profit organization, we have need for community support. Please view our Amazon Wishlist to see what we at the center need or would like to have in order to continue to give back to the community in which we serve.
Thank you for your generous donations, support, and ongoing effort to keep 14th Street Community Center a thriving pillar of safety and growth in Portsmouth.
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