ADA JENKINS CENTER
Ada Jenkins Center
The vision of the Ada Jenkins Center is to see the people of our communities increase their upward mobility and build sustainable success for generations to come. The mission of the Ada Jenkins Center is to empower the people of our communities to break the cycle of poverty through the integration of health, education, and human services.
Ada Jenkins Center – September Opportunities
NEWS Mark your Calendar The Ada Jenkins Center was selected as a 2026 Hunger Partner Award recipient for Nourish Up. Our organization will be recognized during Nourish Up’s Hunger Partner Summit 2026: Friday, September 18th, 2026 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Nourish Up -...
Summer in Full Swing at AJC
NEWS Save the Date! Together Tales Event Hosted by our LEARNWorks program, this family engagement day is designed just for our K-5th grade students and their families. We explore, connect, and grow through the magic of storytelling and hands-on, interactive...
Help Ada Jenkins Pack Potential for Students
NEWS Meet Jacob. He's one of many students who struggles with reading, and as a new school year begins, he will be one of many who have to learn past the end of the school day. Each afternoon, he'll get free reading support, snacks, and lots of engaging...
Freedom Schools Hosting Youth Mental Health Rally on Town Green
NEWS Brenda H. Tapia Freedom Schools is housed at the Ada Jenkins Center and is sponsored by Davidson College. This is a free summer school program for 1st-8th graders focused on literacy and social justice. We serve almost 60 scholars for 6 weeks. We teach...
Joy on Juneteenth in Davidson
NEWS Six years ago, the first annual Juneteenth celebration was held outside the Ada Jenkins Center. Each year the celebration has evolved, incorporating the recommendations of attendees and nonprofit partners to make the following year even better....