Sunday, March 21, 2010
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'An example of working together'

Published 08/08/08

The Mount Olive Community Life Center unveiled its new building last night, with dignitaries praising the partnerships that brought it to fruition.

Joshua McKerrow - The Capital The Mount Olive Community Life Center opened its doors Thursday night with ceremonies thanking all of those who helped make it happen. The crowd applauded community leaders whose work led to the completion of the $3.5 million, 10,000 square-foot building.
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About 100 people made their way to the center, located behind the historic Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Parole. They took tours of the facility that many hope will prove a catalyst to preserve the last major enclave of homes owned by African Americans in the city.

The crowd sat in the multipurpose room filled with tables, some nibbling on treats from the center's gleaming new commercial kitchen.

Most who spoke praised the partnership between the community and Greenberg...

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