Monroe County Opportunity Program

06/18/2026

Welcome to our 2026 class of Summer Youth Employees!!
They got CPR Training today at the Center.
Thanks to Cory & Ryan from Frenchtown Township Firefighter Paramedics for training us!!

06/17/2026

We are less than a week away from the ☀️BEST SUMMER EVER☀️

If you haven't signed up for Summer Camp 2026, do so now with the link provided! 👉🏽 https://forms.gle/MQTmHbDJbQ7Jqury7

Joe's ALCC Boxing Club evening camp registration can be found here! 👉🏽 https://forms.gle/W5pQetGBNk8Xikvh6 Hurry because there are only a few spots left!

Tot Lot registration can be done on site at the parks listed!

Can't wait to see your kiddos!!

06/16/2026

MCOP is expanding its partnership with Family Medical Center of Michigan offering their mobile unit at the Opportunity Center at ALCC, once a month, starting June 29th!! Get your appointment today by calling the number listed!

06/15/2026

📢HUGE SHOUTOUT to Corey at Welch Real Estate for his effort in helping MCOP during match month! We are so appreciative!

🫵🏽You can help MCOP with our food warehouse expansion too!! Make your donation today and it will be matched 1:1, up to $300,000!!

🙏🏽Please use the link to make your contribution!! Let's make Monroe County better, TOGETHER!!
🔗 https://monroe-county-opportunit.mypaymentnow.com/pay/match

06/04/2026

MCOP would like to thank PS Food Mart for its donation to our Lord's Harvest Food Pantry!
And thank you to Callie from PS Food Mart for presenting us with the check.
We appreciate your partnership and community support!

06/02/2026

🇺🇸The City of Monroe is inviting youth to apply for a unique opportunity to participate in a public reading of excerpts from the United States Declaration of Independence during Hometown Heritage: Monroe’s America 250 Celebration — a memorable evening honoring America’s 250th anniversary through patriotism, history, music, and community spirit.

🗣️These youth participants will join veterans and community members in sharing the powerful words that helped shape the American story and continue to inspire generations today. Students who reside or attend school in the City are eligible to apply to serve as a reader for this historic event.

🗓️Applications are due June 15th!

🔗To apply, use the following link: https://forms.monroemi.gov/Forms/Dec_of_Indep

06/01/2026

Today is the day!!

06/01/2026

Today is the day! 🤩🎉
Join us for the grand opening of the newly expanded Arthur Lesow Community Center.
🗓️ TODAY, June 1, 2026
⏰ 4PM - Remarks and Ribbon Cutting; 5PM - Partner Programming and Tours
📍 120 Eastchester, Monroe, MI
Hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

MCOP STILL HAS LOTS OF FREE BREAD!!!
We have bread, bagels, buns and English Muffins.
Feel free to take an unlimited amount!
It is available until 4 p.m. TODAY! If you can't make it today, then stop by next week.
MCOP is located at 1140 S. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe.
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05/27/2026

MCOP still has lots of FREE bread available!
There are all types of bread, bagels and buns, so stop by during our office hours.
We are open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at our main office located at 1140 S. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe!