Established May 2018
The Woodhill Neighborhood
One of Lexington’s most diverse and economically disadvantaged populations live in the Woodhill neighborhood. Most of Woodhill’s elementary age students attend Breckinridge Elementary where almost 80% of its students receive free or reduced lunches. This is significantly higher than the state average. Housing conditions and employment opportunities are ailing. Criminal activity and drug abuse are traps for neighborhood youth. Additionally, this area is home to an increasing refugee and immigrant population. There is a great need of strong programming and mentorship for the children, youth and families in the Woodhill neighborhood.
Our Partnership
Since 2006, MAP and The MAP Foundation have worked together with Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF) and its Urban Impact program, who share our belief that investing in the lives of youth and families returns the promise of scripture that they will “rebuild, restore and renew their community.” The MAP Foundation deepened our partnership with the Lexington Leadership Foundation to address many of the needs in Woodhill through the building of a 20,000 square-foot facility which opened in May 2018.
Have a Hand in the Heart of the City
The goal is to give the kids of Woodhill a place they can call their own… A place where they can find hope… Where they can feel welcome and safe… Where they can realize their potential to grow, succeed, and to lead. The programs at Woodhill Community Center focus on academics, arts and athletics as well as provide a spiritual component for the community’s urban children, youth and families, expanding the outreach within the community and providing a permanent presence in the heart of Woodhill.
