The Opportunity Center at ALCC is a community center that serves the City of Monroe and surrounding communities. We offer recreational activities, free community events, and many other programs and services for youth, seniors, families, and the entire community.

The Opportunity Center provides positive educational, social, cultural and recreational experiences. We also offer The Fresh Opportunity Market, open to all Monroe County residents on Mondays from 12pm-3pm. 

We are all about creating opportunities and there’s always something happening at the center, so we welcome you to stop by!

The Opportunity Center
120 Eastchester St., Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-4313

Men on a Mission is a community-centered initiative founded by the Core 11 to connect individuals and families with the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to move forward. Built on mentorship, faith, lived experiences, and service, the group responds to real needs in the community. It helps connect people to the right resources at the right time.

Our mission is intentionally broad. Rather than being limited to a single issue or program area, Men on a Mission is designed to remain flexible, responsive, and driven by community needs. Whether the need involves mentorship, education, employment, housing, legal support, or connections to other services, our goal is to help people find a path forward and strengthen the community in the process.

At its core, Men on a Mission believes that stronger communities are built through presence, trust, accountability, and action. We are dedicated to supporting safer neighborhoods, encouraging second chances, promoting personal growth, and helping to create a more hopeful future for the next generation.

Through outreach, partnerships, and support, Men on a Mission aims to be a trusted source of connection, encouragement, and community leadership. As the group continues to grow, we will remain focused on addressing needs as they arise and serving where we can make the greatest difference.

Founders: The Core Eleven

Aaron Lavender, Anthony Hoskins, Chad Tolstedt, Ike Smith, Keith Dotson, Larry Aaron, Manuel “Lito” Mendez, Rosie Barnes, Stephan Pietszak, William Parker and Willie Hall

Contact Person

Manuel Hoskins
mhoskins@monroecountyop.org
(734) 241-4313 ext. 600

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