MECA is a community-based non-profit organization committed to the healthy development of underserved youth and adults through arts and cultural programming, academic excellence, support services, and community building. MECA provides arts education, support services, and multicultural artistic performances and events to over 4,000 students and their families each year, helping to build discipline, self-esteem, and cultural pride. 

MECA is an organization that emphasizes:
Justice | Openness | Equity | Creativity to nurture artistic growth and expression | Individual respect | Caring attitudes | Diversity within community