UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC.

BUILDING DREAMS….CHANGING LIVES

SINCE 1937

About us

Established in 1937, 13^th Avenue Community Center became a cornerstone for activities serving at-risk youth in the low-income neighborhoods of central Bradenton by providing a place that offered a solid educational base so youth could realize their full potential.

Today, the organization is known as United Community Centers, Inc. and continues to offer academic enrichment programs, literacy training, mentoring and character-building opportunities.

We foster hope and generate opportunities for a more rewarding life. We accomplish this through character building activities, by cultivating goal directed behavior and by helping to increase self-esteem, self-worth and a strong sense of community pride.

Our Impact

Since it was founded, the organization has touched the lives of thousands of children and their families by helping participants fulfill their destinies and become successful men and women who routinely give back to their community.

Stronger Families

Academic Scholars

Community Engagement

Our Impact

A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY

AFTER SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND AT RISK POPULATION

MANATEE MUSTANGS SPORTS ACADEMY

Our Programs

WHAT DOES OUR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OFFER?

As a family resource center, we’re proud to offer a variety of services that strengthen families and children. Please see below for some of the youth programs we offer:

Before-After School and Summer Enrichment Plus (BASE+)

For children and families, the momentum for learning continues before school, after school, and during the summer recess. This service provides children with homework assistance, tutoring, computer aided lessons, and reading programs.

Reading Recovery and Leveled Literacy Intervention Program

Reading Recovery and LLI offers children in grades K-3 a passport to academic success. This dynamic program is offered to children at a minimum of four times per week. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cultural Arts and Physical Education (CAPE)

This comprehensive program introduces children to weekly cultural experiences as well as the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and community service.

Delinquency Prevention Program

Our family resource center empowers at-risk youth with character development, social etiquette, and leadership skills. Since our goal is to provide tools for stronger, healthier families, we also emphasize awareness about the consequences of substance abuse.

Peer Empowerment Programs

Our PEP program offers comprehensive prevention and intervention to at-risk youth ages 9-17. Topics include teen pregnancy, crime, self-esteem, social etiquette, good decision-making skills, and career development.

Manatee Mustangs Sports Academy

This positive program serves as a community inclusive, recreational outlet. The Manatee Mustangs Sports Academy is committed to providing athletes of all ages with quality instruction designed to keep kids moving and assist them in reaching their maximum potential. Programs offered include football, cheer/dance, track and field, basketball and baseball.

Join us in Building Dreams and Changing Lives!

“At Centerstone, we deeply value our partnership with the 13th AV Dream Cetner and are proud to offer our support of their mission. We firmly believe that by investing in the well-being of children and families, we are sowing the seeds for a brighter future in our community. Our commitment to this cause is a step towards fostering prevention and making a lasting impact.”

UCC Community Partner, Charles Whitfield, VP Community Care, Centerstone