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- EIN 81-5002925
- 559.797.7587
- 700 Van Ness Suite 120 Box 122 Fresno CA 93721 USA
- www.MartinPark.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Youth Centers & Clubs, Youth Development - Religious Leadership
Mission: To share the heart of Christ with urban communities by building safe parks with a full-time ministry presence. Our Vision is to see the best parks in neglected neighborhoods where the church is actively engaged with the communities they are committed to reaching.
Results: 1,600+ tutoring hours. 1,600+ volunteer hours. 1,500+ parent training hours. Martin Park has served hundreds of children in the Lowell & Webster neighborhoods with our after-school and Saturday sports and VBS programs. Martin Park has served thousands of resident families in the Lowell & Webster neighborhoods with our weekly food ministry.
Target demographics: Our local urban communities that are often a battleground of poverty, crime, and disparities that prevent our neighbors from excelling in life. Many in this situation feel hopeless or stuck.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Food Distribution: 60-100 people per week; 2,500 pounds of food per week Webster After School Program: 40 students; over 3,000 mentoring hours annually Lowell After School Program: 40 students; over 2,000 mentoring hours annually Summer Youth Program: 40 youth VBS at Lowell: 25 children over 7 weeks Webster DRIVE Meetings: 30 community neighbors attending Parenting Classes: 8 parents involved and making connections
Geographic areas served: The Lowell & Webster neighborhoods of Fresno. Martin Park exists to break destructive cycles and build the best parks in undeserved communities.
Programs: Safety and Security- daily on-site presence, weekly youth nights, Saturday sports, and monthly community events. Education- After-school programs with computer labs, homework club/tutoring, and arts and crafts. Family Empowerment- Family-focused events, parenting classes, health and nutrition classes, and weekly food ministry. Spiritual Growth- Church engagement, monthly men's breakfasts, weekly bible study, and summer VBS.