The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is a part of the City of Dallas under the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment, located in the historic district of Fair Park in South Dallas.
The 10.5-acre campus is home to five free-standing buildings, including the Administration building (A), the Foremost Family Health Center (B), the MLK, Jr. Branch Library (C), the MLK ChildCareGroup (D), and the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center/Senior Center (E).
Each of the 5 buildings on campus provides a variety of services to more than 300,000 Dallas citizens a year, meeting the original 1966 goal of a comprehensive multi-service community center.
In addition to providing services, many civic, social, educational, fraternal, and community groups have access to space for programs, meetings, and special events on-site.
- View our Campus Map & Directory
- View our 2025 MLK, Jr. Community Center Brochure
- View our 2025 Cultural Event Calendar
Rental and Utility Assistance
The Social Services program assists clients with:
- Utility Bill Assistance (Electric, Water, Gas)
- Rental Assistance-Not accepting applications at this time
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
Intake Line
If you are interested in Rental and/or Utilities Assistance through the City of Dallas Office of Housing and Community Empowerment Social Services program, you may call our intake line to speak with a caseworker, Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The City of Dallas Social Services program is not able to assist people who live outside of City of Dallas’ city limits with Rental or Utility Assistance.
Intake Line: 214-670-8416
For more information, visit: City of Dallas Social Services Information
Meeting and Event Space
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center has meeting space available inside of Building A for individuals and organizations. There is also space available in the MLK, Jr. Branch Library and the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center for meetings and events. Reservations can be made 3 months in advance by calling 214-670-8418 or by completing one of the reservation forms at the link below.
www.dallasmlkcenter.com/meeting-space
Upcoming Events & Announcements
MLK, Jr. Community Center- Campus Closure
(December 19-December 22, 2025)
2026 MLK Celebration Week- Schedule of Events
January 13-19, 2026
44th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala (January 17, 2026)
Tickets are now on sale: bit.ly/2026MLKGala
2026 MLK Day Parade (January 19, 2026)
For more information about the 2026 MLK Day Parade, visit www.help-dallas.org/mlk-parade.
Make a Donation
There are many ways to give back to the community!
Throughout the year, we distribute free snack packs, hygiene kits, clothing, and more to residents in the surrounding communities. All items are donation-based and provided to us from local organizations or individuals.
Click here to see how you can help support our mission to serve the community!
Volunteer
Volunteers help make the difference!
We are always in need of extra hands during events and there are many opportunities throughout the year for individuals and organizations to volunteer. To sign up, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/volunteer.