What is the LaVilla Center?

 The LaVilla Center, located on 531 Union and Broad street, sits within blocks of historical landmarks including The Ritz, Clara White Mission, and the Jacksonville Urban League. 

The purpose of The LaVilla Center is

(1) To preserve and promote the Wall of Honor, Service and Patriotism which honors the contributions of African-American veterans from the War of 1812 to present. (2) To educate, advocate, and pursue economic development opportunities in support of veterans and (3) to establish a Friendship city relationship with Vietnam (through the San Francisco Sister Cities and Jacksonville Sister Cities Program).