### Question
How does the law define community center?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9877*, **community center** is defined as:

> facilities operated by nonprofit community-based organizations for the provision of recreational, social, or educational services to the general public

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9877*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES**

