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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Human Services
Mission: The King Center (Formerly the Martin Luther King Ecumenical Center) was founded in 1969 to provide services to the low-income families within the inner city of Tacoma, WA. The agency has evolved into the largest provider of direct services to the homeless throughout Tacoma/Pierce County. The agency operates emergency shelters, for men, women and families. The prevention programs include maternity case management and case management for teenage parents and the mentally Ill. Payee services, rental assistance, emergency motel vouchering, health and housing advocacy, for individuals and families are also services provided.
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