About Us

To read our June 2020 statement on justice, equity, and inclusion, please visit

https://baldwincenter.org/baldwin-center-statement-june-2020/

For over 40 years The Baldwin Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been providing critical services to the underserved population in the City of Pontiac, Michigan and the surrounding area. The Center feeds over 60,000 healthy meals per year in its community kitchen along with 15 other critical programs.

The Baldwin Center is deeply invested in the community we serve. Our vision is a thriving community with engaged citizens. Our promise is to provide the tools necessary for individuals and families in need to become vibrant, productive community members. We value honesty, respect, integrity and compassion. We believe in the strength of human dignity and the resilience of the human spirit as we continue to feed, clothe, educate and empower!

The Baldwin Center was created as an outreach program of the Baldwin Avenue United Methodist Church in response to increasing poverty in the neighborhood. The congregation opened the Center’s doors to provide food and recreation to children in June 1981.  The Family Soup Kitchen, tutoring services and a shelter soon followed and the programs offered at the church grew from there.

In 2006, the congregation moved to Grace and Peace Community Church, and The Baldwin Center continued offering human service programs as an independent 501(c)(3).  The majority of our programs are located on the former church’s property at 212 Baldwin Avenue in Pontiac.

Annual Report FY 2024

Board of Directors

For general board inquiries, email: baldwin@baldwincenter.org

Reverend Jack Mannschreck, President
Waterford Central United Methodist Church

James Bologna, Vice-President
Retired, Ascension Health

Asalyn Coachman, Treasurer
Prudential

Susie Corker Cobb, MPA, Secretary
Oakland County

Jared Barnett, Board Member
Oakland County

Richard Damman, Board Member
Retired, Damman Hardware

Nick Maluchnick, Board Member
Project Manager

James McQueen, Board Member
Outreach Specialist-Pontiac City Council

Marshalynn Odneal, Board Member
PNC Bank

Sennel Threlkeld, Board Member
Oakland County Sheriff Department