The Emily K Center Celebrates Five Years

Five years is a great start for The Emily Krzyzewski Center, one of the many non-profits exemplifying the caring and community-spirited values of Durham. Established in 2006 and celebrating five years in Durham, The Emily Krzyzewski Center was named in honor of Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s mother and its K to College Model serves academically-focused, low-income students in out-of-school programming designed to help them achieve in school, gain entry to college, and break the cycle of poverty in their families.

Duke University President Richard Brodhead summed up five years of service with these words to the students, “I know that your commitment makes your families proud, and we are proud of you too. On behalf of Duke University and the Durham Community, I wish you many more years of reaching and working for your goals in life. We look forward to having you join us as future leaders in Durham.”

In addition to working with more than 100 students from first to eleventh grade on a near-daily basis, the Center serves nearly 1,000 students and community members monthly through the use of the Center’s multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, and stage.