Mt. Zion Charitable is now over halfway to its funding goal to build its Family Life Center after it received a $1 million donation from Ascendium Education Group.
The new center aims to replace Mt. Zion’s original space, which was built in the 1960s facing Baird Street, with a new center for its education, youth development, career readiness, and family support services. Its planned 20,000 square-foot space is estimated to cost $8.3 million — but with the recent large gift from Ascendium, Mt. Zion is at 56% of its fundraising goal.
“Each step forward confirms that this work is both necessary and achievable,” said Rev. Marcus Allen, pastor at Mt. Zion Church. “Today represents another powerful milestone in this journey.”…