About Us
MLK University/Community Planning Corporation
In October 1993, the MLK University/Community Planning Corporation became a Non-Profit organization under the laws of the State of North Carolina and received federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and corresponding provisions. In that same year, the MLK University/Community Planning Corporation embarked upon a fundraising campaign to endow the MLK Scholarship Fund with $250,000. To date, we have raised approximately $150,000 toward our goal.
our purpose
The MLK University/Community Planning Corporation was established with a two-fold purpose:
To foster and promote coalition building among and across the diverse racial and religious communities in greater Orange County by educating the community about the humanitarian ideals and legacy of the great American civil rights leader, the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To establish an endowed fund that will be used to award educational scholarships and to promote community-based activities that enhance racial and religious cooperation in pursuit of humanitarian efforts in greater Orange County.
Board of Directors
Bishop L. Gene Hatley
Chair, Founding Member
Mrs. Lillian Lee
Scholarship Co-Chair, Founding Member
Dr. Archie W. Ervin
Founding Member
Ms. Delores Bailey
Secretary, Scholarship Co-Chair
Ms. Debra Watkins
Treasurer
Mr. Nate Davis
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