community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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The $14 million in extreme heat aid will support senior community centers with adequate and efficient air conditioning.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another goal for Brown and Watkins is to promote stronger relationships within skating culture, and to emphasize the role of skateparks and skate shops as community centers.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
On top of that, Republicans opened up temporary community centers that taught residents English and helped with citizenship applications, said Eric Holguin, the Texas state director for UnidosUS who is based in the Rio Grande Valley.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
After his death, schools, roads, military assets, veterans groups and community centers were named after him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Dec. 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another goal for Brown and Watkins is to promote stronger relationships within skating culture, and to emphasize the role of skateparks and skate shops as community centers.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
On top of that, Republicans opened up temporary community centers that taught residents English and helped with citizenship applications, said Eric Holguin, the Texas state director for UnidosUS who is based in the Rio Grande Valley.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
After his death, schools, roads, military assets, veterans groups and community centers were named after him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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