Crispus Attucks Community Center

Crispus Attucks Community Center is excited to announce the Attucks Academy Elite Program! We are accepting 25 young men from middle to high school grade levels. The Attucks Academy Elite Program is designed to empower young men through leadership development, mentorship, and academic support. Join us and let's cultivate an environment where you can foster character development and personal growth. Together, we'll prepare you to become future leaders and make a positive impact in your communities! An informational session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Crispus Attucks Community center from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for some light refreshments and to learn more about the program. Click the link in the comments for the application which can be emailed to jhunter@caplanc.org.

We honor the life and legacy of the late and great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today would have marked his 95th birthday. In honor of Dr. King we hosted our Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast fundraiser, benefitting our amazing programs here at the Crispus Attucks Community Center! We want to thank all of our community partners that supported us this morning!

The Crispus Attucks Community Center is committed to enhancing the well-being of families in Lancaster County. Our food bank provides members of the community with wholesome and nutritious food twice a month. Join us every second and fourth Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. to access our food bank at our location on Howard Street.

Exciting news! A limited number of tickets for the 36th Annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, benefitting the Crispus Attucks Community Center have become available. Tickets for the breakfast – which will feature performances, community awards, and a keynote by CNN commentator Bakari Sellers – are available at www.caplanc.org/mlk. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, Jan. 15!

While most people waited to take the turkey out of the oven Thursday morning, dozens of people were already gathered around tables at Crispus Attucks Community Center for a new Thanksgiving tradition. The community center, located on Howard Avenue in southeast Lancaster city, hosted a free Thanksgiving breakfast for the first time. The idea for a different take on the community Thanksgiving meal came from Patricia Soto, owner of the Ph’usion Mobile Cuisine food truck. Instead of turkey, the Lancaster city resident served loaded pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries and grits. She got help from volunteers including School District of Lancaster's McCaskey High School football players and coaches. #CACCLanc #holidayseason #Thanksgiving #community #communityaction #strongertogether #lancasterpa

Food has a magical way of bringing us together, transcending distances and creating bonds that go beyond words. It's the cornerstone of this special holiday, weaving tales of love and connection. This Thanksgiving, the spirit of togetherness and community has truly warmed our hearts. The Crispus Attucks Community Center had the immense pleasure of partnering with Representative Smith-Wade-El and his team to make this holiday season a little brighter for our community. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to distribute turkeys, chickens, hams, and all the fixings that make a Thanksgiving meal truly special. It warms our hearts to know that every family in our community, from near and far, can gather around a table filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aromas of a festive feast. As we reflect on this season of gratitude, let's remember the warmth that emanates from a shared table, the joy found in giving, and the love that knows no boundaries. Our deepest thanks to Rep Izzy and his dedicated team for their unwavering support and commitment to making a difference. #CACCLanc #CAPLanc #CommunityAction #Community #Thanksgiving #LancasterPA

"We've always been all about community and creating a special place for everyone here at Crispus Attucks Community Center. We've been working hard to improve our programs to give our clients/participants the best experience possible. We know it takes a village, and we're so grateful for all the help, kind words, and encouragement we've received along the way. Our work would not be possible without your support. I hope that you will consider a gift for the center this Friday during the extragive." -Joshua Hunter, Director #CACCLanc #CAPLanc #ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #community #strongertogether

Activating the Promise of Democracy speaks to Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, in which he declared “Now is the time to make real the promise of democracy.” In a country that often cites democracy as its most important founding principle, and with 2024 being a presidential election year, engagement of all people in community, civics, and voting can make a true difference both for today and for generations to come. This event will ignite a full year of conversations to ensure Lancaster Countians work together to activate the promise of democracy that Dr. King championed. Democracy is a core tenant upon which the United States was founded. And despite a founding document that declares that all men are created equal, the reality in our nation – from its founding to present day – is that inequality is rampant and shows up in every institution and system we encounter. The annual Crispus Attucks Community Center MLK Breakfast is a time for the community to come together, to foster relationships, to dialogue around the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to confront issues of inequity and injustice. This event, the Center’s largest fundraiser, annually raises $100,000 in critical funds for the Center, nearly 1/3 of the its yearly budget. On Monday, Jan. 15, to celebrate the 36th annual MLK Breakfast, we will welcome Bakari Sellers to Lancaster for “Activating the Promise of Democracy.” #CACCLanc #MLKDay #community #communityaction #strongertogether #fundraiser

It’s official: West Africa is Lancaster’s inaugural Unity Cup champion. The team scored a convincing 9-2 win over runner-up Afghanistan on Saturday in the tournament final, earning bragging rights and a $1,000 cash prize. Related: Unity Cup to showcase soccer teams representing Lancaster’s immigrant, refugee communities The game capped eight previous weeks of tournament play at Roberto Clemente Field on South Duke Street in Lancaster. More than 150 players from five continents participated, filling the ranks of 16 teams representing Lancaster’s refugee and immigrant communities. “We had a lot of fun,” said Heather Dighe, executive director of the Lancaster Recreation Commission, which organized the Unity Cup in partnership with Church World Service. “It turned out to be everything we could have hoped for it to be.” The Rec is looking forward already to hosting the Unity Cup in 2024, she said. #LancasterPA #Community #strongertogether