Building the Future of MLK Charter School of Excellence
MLK Charter School of Excellence is entering a pivotal moment of growth.
Our students are thriving, our demand continues to rise, and our vision for the future is clear. To meet this moment, we are launching a capital building campaign that will expand and strengthen the physical spaces where our scholars learn, grow, and succeed.
This investment is about more than bricks and mortar. It is about creating a school environment that fully supports academic excellence, student well-being, and long-term stability for generations of MLKCS scholars.
Why a Building Campaign — and Why Now
Our current facilities limit our ability to fully deliver on our mission. As enrollment grows and student needs evolve, MLKCS must invest in spaces that reflect the quality, rigor, and care we provide every day.
Public funding alone cannot support this level of transformation. Philanthropic leadership is essential to building a school environment that allows our students and educators to thrive.
This campaign represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure the future of MLK Charter School of Excellence.
Modern Learning Spaces
Classrooms built for collaboration, focus, and differentiated instruction.
Student Support & Wellness Areas
Dedicated spaces for counseling, special education services, and social-emotional learning.
A Complete Educational Path Through Grade 8
Purpose-built facilities will support the expansion of our program upward through Grade 8, allowing students to remain in a consistent, high-expectations environment during critical middle school years.
Our Mission & Values
Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community.
Transparency & Stewardship
We treat every donation, whether it’s a single coin in a collection jar or a seven-figure grant, with the same rigorous care. Detailed impact reports, quarterly independent audits, and real-time project dashboards allow supporters to trace each dollar from receipt to result.
By publishing success metrics and setbacks side-by-side, we make room for honest dialogue, faster course-corrections, and deeper trust between our team, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Lifelong Service
Charity is not a single event; it’s a lifelong rhythm of empathy in action. We nurture that rhythm through mentorship pipelines and hands-on training that equip volunteers to grow from one-time helpers into seasoned servant-leaders. Workshops on trauma-informed care and systemic advocacy empower people to address root causes, not just symptoms.
By celebrating service milestones and providing ongoing educational resources, we foster a global network committed to transforming compassion into enduring, generational impact.
Inclusive Collaboration
Sustainable change only happens when those most affected help design the solution. Before launching any program we convene listening circles, translate materials into local languages, and invite community leaders, youth advocates, and elders to co-create project goals.
We also forge cross-sector partnerships, pairing NGOs with small businesses, universities, and faith groups, because diverse expertise sparks innovation and ensures that our programs respect cultural context while scaling effectively. .
Building a Better Future.
Kendra Salvador
Executive Director
I am passionate about social justice and believe that education is an equalizer. I work to advance equity by leading schools to get outcomes that matter for kids, regardless of zip code. All kids deserve access to a high quality education and opportunity. All kids can achieve.