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Mission Statement
The Martin Center, Inc., is dedicated to improving the health and well being of disadvantaged persons who are subject to economic disparities, cultural indifference, and systemic inequities. Our mission is to serve persons with Sickle Cell Disease/Hemoglobinapathy, and to increase public awareness about their conditions, and other health issues that plague our society. Accountability to the people we serve, educating an unknowing public, and maintaining a high quality effective delivery system are our primary goals.
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History
Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and St. Martin dePorres, the Martin Center was founded in 1969 by Reverend Boniface Hardin, O.S.B., for the purpose of combating oppression, particularly racism. In 1977, Martin Center College (presently Martin University) was founded. In 1989, Rev. Hardin stepped down as Executive Director to take on full time responsibilities at the University now located on Avondale Place. Although very similar in their beliefs and dedication to the community, this marked the final step in creating an independent relationship between Martin Center, Inc. and Martin University. Ms. Susie Davie serves as the current Executive Director.
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Martin Center, Inc. Today
Staff of the Martin Center understands and emphasizes the “holistic approach” to addressing the needs of clients. According to statistics published by the Indiana State Department of Health, in Marion County alone, 426 African Americans have been stricken with Sickle Cell disease and more than 17,000 African Americans possess the Sickle Cell trait. In 2002, through its outreach program, the Martin Center provided Sickle Cell screening and education to over 16,000 individuals, and counseling and follow-up services to 800 families.
Partially funded by United Way of Central Indiana and the Indiana State Department of Health, the Martin Center staffs are well equipped to provide quality services in an effort to build and sustain a healthy community.
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Staff
A staff of 9 includes Sickle Cell Counselor/Health Educator, Nurse, Lab Manager, Patient/Family Support Manager who are available for public speaking on Sickle Cell Disease and the other programs of Martin Center, Inc. A Food Pantry, Energy Assistance, and Summer Youth Camp Programs are available at scheduled times and dates.
Board
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President
Ms. Lynette Farrell
Vice President
Ms. Tanya
Smith
Treasurer
Dr. Patricia
Treadwell
Retiring Executive Director
Ms. Susie Davie
Founder, Father
Boniface Hardin
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Members
Mr. Craig
Carter
Ms. Michelle
Tillman
Ms. Brenda Roper
Dr.
Raymond Pierce
Dr. Chris O'Beime
Ms. Robyn Poole
Mr. Gregory Porter
Ms. Robyn
Bridgeforth
Mr. Robert Zaban
Mrs. Ann Zaban
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