Ribbon cutting in honor grand opening of neighborhood’s only Community Center

The International District Community Center will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. The event will feature interactive family activities, guided tours of the more than 14,000-square-foot , and access to a variety of educational resources from community partners.

As the only community center in the area, the International District Community Center plans to empower, uplift and strengthen the neighborhood. The center’s vision of embracing all neighborhoods and organizations aims to create a ripple effect of prosperity through positive change. Programming will focus on community connection, workforce development, health and wellness, youth programming, financial literacy and safety.

The opening of the nonprofit organization represents the latest effort to redevelop the area near the former Lafayette Square Mall. The International District Community Center will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit InternationalDistrict.com.

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