About
Vision:
To create unity and a mindset for prosperity throughout Lincoln while honoring our African American heritage.
Mission:
Malone programs and services are designed to help achieve our mission to eliminate multigenerational poverty in Lincoln.
Malone was founded in 1955 through a reorganization of the Lincoln Urban league. The league founders were determined to improve social and economic conditions and increase understanding between all races.
For the last 66 years Malone has served neighboring families, youth, and the Lincoln community with inclusive, social, cultural, educational, employment and welfare services. With our active support against poverty and our vision to create unity and a prosperity consciousness in Lincoln, we are constantly re-evaluating our programs to ensure the current needs of the community are being met.
History
![The Clyde Malone Center was Founded by Mr. Millard Woods in 1955.](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/12/1955-The-Malone-Center-was-Founded.jpg)
1955
The Clyde Malone Center Was Founded
The Clyde Malone Center was Founded by Mr. Millard Woods.
![The Lincoln Evening Journal shares “Knowing our Neighborhood” report results.](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/12/1959-newspaper-clip.jpg)
1959
The Lincoln Evening Journal Shares “Knowing Our Neighborhood” Report Results
The report reveals that 52.7% of elementary, 87.7% of junior high, and 70.5% of high school students were enrolled in activities at Malone Community Youth Center.
![The Malone Panthers](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/12/Malone-Panthers.jpg)
2019
Malone Launches The Malone Panthers
The Malone launches its first junior sports program, the Malone Panthers. The team teaches character, sportsmanship, leadership, and helps kids realize their full individual potential.
![2020: The Malone took a knee with police officers in tribute to Black Americans killed by police.](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/12/2020-Malone-takes-a-knee-with-police-officers.jpg)
2020
Malone Takes A Knee With Police Officers
The Malone took a knee with officers from the Lincoln Police Department and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in tribute to Black Americans killed by police.
Board
Malone Board members envision and direct our progress.
![Connie Duncan | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/03/Connie-Duncan-1080x500-1.jpg)
Connie Duncan
Board President
![Grant Schumacher | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/03/Grant-Schumacher-1080x500-1.jpg)
Grant Schumacher
Treasurer
![Lameakia Collier | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/03/Lameakia-Collier-1080x500-1.jpg)
Lameakia Collier
Board Member
![Female Staff Person - The Malone](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/01/female.jpg)
Amy Hunt
Board Member
![Male Staff Person - The Malone](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/01/male.jpg)
Tony Roebuck
Board Member
![Dr. Charlene Maxie-Harris | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/06/Charlene-Maxie-Harris-1080x500-1.jpg)
Dr. Charlene Maxey-Harris
Vice President
![Jonny Alexander | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/04/Jonny-Alexander-1080x500-1.jpg)
Jonny Alexander
Board Member
![Male Staff Person - The Malone](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/01/male.jpg)
Mike Demps
Board Member
![Kelsey Liddy | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/04/Kelsey-Liddy-1080x500-1.jpg)
Kelsey Liddy
Board Member
![Jasmine Kingsley | Malone Center Board Member](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2024/03/Jasmine-Kingsley-2-1080x500-1.jpg)
Jasmine Kingsley
Secretary
![Tim Clare | Malone Center Board Member](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/04/Tim-Clare-540x250-1.jpg)
Tim Clare
Board Member
![Leon Holloway | Malone Center Board Member](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/06/Leon-Holloway-1080x500-1.jpg)
Leon Holloway
Board Member
![Female Staff Person - The Malone](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/01/female.jpg)
Deb Mullen
Board Member
Staff
The Malone staff and team members are a group of passionate professionals who tirelessly deliver for our community.
![John Goodwin, Executive Director - The Malone Center](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/03/John-Goodwin-fullwidth-1080x500-1.jpg)
John Goodwin
Executive Director
![Michael Hunter | The Malone Center](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/11/Michael-Hunter-1080x500-1.jpg)
Michael Hunter
Athletic Director
![Christiana Vermeline | The Malone Center](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/11/Christiana-1080x500-1.jpg)
Christiana Vermeline
Director of Community Health & Outreach
![Jillian Boldt | The Malone Center](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/11/Jillian-Boldt-1080x500-1.jpg)
Jillian Boldt
Director of Malone Maternal Wellness
![Laura McCulley, Grant Manager - The Malone Center](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/03/Laura-McCulley-fullwidth-1080x500-1.jpg)
Laura McCulley
Grant Manager
![Tyrina Webster, Director of Operations - The Malone Center](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/03/Tyrena-Webster-fullwidth-1080x500-1.jpg)
Tyrina Webster
Director of Operations
![Karla Brown, Director of Youth Programs - The Malone Center](https://malonecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/03/Karla-Brown-fullwidth-1080x500-1.jpg)
Karla Brown
Director of Youth Programs
![Ishma Valenti | The Malone Center](https://malone.flawlesswebsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2023/11/Ishma-1080x500-1.jpg)
Ishma Valenti
Director of Teen Programming