community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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The project, which doubles as a community center programmed by Halsey’s nonprofit, has been on Halsey’s to-do list for nearly 20 years.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Fouad Berry, a board member at the Islamic Institute of Knowledge in Dearborn, Michigan, said that the community center and mosque is heightening security because of the war.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The Jewish Federation works with about 80 local synagogues, community centers, Jewish schools and businesses to strengthen security.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Children at the temple were transported to a local community center, where they were reunited with their parents.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Fouad Berry, a board member at the Islamic Institute of Knowledge in Dearborn, Michigan, said that the community center and mosque is heightening security because of the war.
—Amaarah Decuir, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The Jewish Federation works with about 80 local synagogues, community centers, Jewish schools and businesses to strengthen security.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Children at the temple were transported to a local community center, where they were reunited with their parents.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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