The concept of an intercultural center, primarily located in "inner city" areas with a high concentration of low income minority groups, is explored in this discussion of the Tulare County, California institution. An attempt to reach and teach members of minority groups precludes a formalized approach to instruction and seeks to develop greater intercultural understanding through alternative methods of teaching. Principal remarks include: (1) community description, (2) Intercultural Center approach toward meeting community needs, and (3) multi-culturalism and the identity crisis. (RL)