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1. How much does it cost to rent the King Center?

Banquet Room:

• First 4 hours (4-hour minimum): $300 for for-profit organizations; $250 for non-profit organizations
• Additional Hours: $100/hour for for-profit organizations; $50/hour for non-profit organizations
• Amenities: $50 for use of kitchen $50; for use of stage; $50 for use of audio/visual equipment
• $100 security deposit is required and is refundable upon inspection for cleanliness and damage.

Conference Room (3 hours): $75 for for-profit organizations; $40 for non-profit organizations

For more information or to book the Banquet Room or Conference Room, call Kris at (309) 732-2999.

2. What programs does the King Center offer free of charge?

The following programs for children require pre-registration. Please call (309) 732-2999 for more information.

• After-school: Homework help, recreation and life skills for kids ages 6-17. Monday-Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Snack and dinner are provided. Free transport from Rock Island schools to MLK Center.
• Reach-out: During Rock Island school breaks, kids ages 6-14 are welcome for supervised recreation and fun educational activities.
• Summer Day Camp: Six weeks of organized fun for kids ages 6-14. Activities include a literacy program that successfully keeps kids learning through the summer. Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

VITA tax preparation assistance is a free service for qualifying individuals and families. It is available from February 5 until April 13, 2019 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am 12:00 pm. No appointment is necessary at this location.

For more information about the tax preparation service (including inquiries about other locations), please call (563) 355-9900.

3. How can I contact the Metro Youth Group – Drill Team Steppers?

Metropolitan Youth Group can be contacted through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, (309) 732-2999.

4. When does summer day camp start and when can I sign-up?

Summer Day Camp usually begins the second week of June. Sign-up is during the entire month of May at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, (309) 732-2999.

5. What days/times can I get my taxes done?

VITA tax preparation assistance is a free service for qualifying individuals and families. It is available from February 5 until April 13, 2019 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. No appointment is necessary at this location.

For more information about the tax preparation service (including inquiries about other locations), please call (563) 355-9900.

6. Is Alcohol & Drug Education still located at the King Center?

No. Please contact Alcohol and Drug Educational Services at 208 18^th Street #200, Rock Island, IL 61201, (309) 786-2992.

7. Is Prairie Legal State Service, Inc. still located at the King Center?

No, they are located at 1600 4^th Avenue, #200, Rock Island, IL 61201. Their phone number is (309) 794-1328.

Prairie Legal State Service

8. Is Youth Service Bureau “YSB” still located at the King Center?

The Youth Service Bureau is no longer located at the King Center. They are located at 2610 41^st Street, Moline, IL  61265. Their phone number is (309) 524-3212.

Youth Service Bureau

9. Where is Churches United located now?

Churches United is located at 2535 Tech Drive, Suite 205, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Their phone number is (563) 332-5002.

Churches United of the Quad Cities

10. Where is Safer Foundation located now?

The Safer Foundation is located at 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, IA  52803. Their phone number is (563) 322-7002.

Safer Foundation

11. Is the Success Net Work or Workforce Center still located at the King Center?

No. Please contact American Job Center at 500 42^nd Street, Rock Island, IL  61201, (309) 788-7587, ext 109.

12. Does the King Center give any type of monetary donations for rent, utilities, food, etc.?

No. 

Project Now

13. Do you have someone who can speak Spanish at the King Center?

Yes, Carlos H. Jiménez can be reached at (309) 732-2995.

14. Do you assist people with disabilities?

The King Center refers people with disabilities to the IL/IA Independent Living Center located at 501 11th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Their phone is (309) 793-0090.

Illinois Iowa Center for Indpendent Living

15. How do I contact the N.A.A.C.P. office?

http://www.riconaacp.org/

https://www.facebook.com/RockIslandCountyNAACP/