Waite house

A long-standing pillar of the vibrant Phillips Community in South Minneapolis, our Waite House neighborhood center nurtures the health, prosperity, and social capital of over 4,500 community members each year.

A full list of resources and services is provided below. Some of these services include:

The Phillips neighborhood, home of the Waite House since 1958, is the birthplace of both Prince and the American Indian Movement and home to the largest urban Native American population in the U.S. Over 40 percent of the community is foreign born, a mix of immigrants from Latin America, East Africa and Nepal as well as African-Americans and Euro-Americans.

Featured Stories

Waite House Now Offers Legal Aid Services Over the Phone

Provided by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid at Waite House, appointments are available in person and over the phone. Who can get Legal Aid? Low income people who live in Central Minnesota Anyone aged 60+ Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s services are completely confidential.

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News & Updates from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Community Clinics: March 2026

This is the first monthly letter coming out of the Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) supported legal clinics! Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) partners with the Brian Coyle Center and Waite House to provide a host of free legal services to

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PUC Interns Participate in Youth Day at the Capitol

On March 3rd, 2026, the Minnesota State Capitol was abuzz with activity as over 600 youth from across the state of Minnesota gathered for the annual “Youth Day at the Capitol” (YDAC). Interns heard from political advocates at various points

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Career Pathways Program

Learn today, earn tomorrowFast-track your future with career pathways in just one year Apply Now Your tech obsession. Your passion for beauty. Your mechanical mind. Your knack for numbers. Let’s turn your interests into income. Whatever you love doing, there’s

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LEAD Minneapolis

Care for the East Lake Street CorridorA better approach to health, safety, and equity LEAD offers a better response to chronic crime and disorder, allowing community leaders, police, and prosecutors to ensure that community care and coordination form the primary

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Community Gardens (seasonal)

Space, resources, and support for community members to grow and harvest their own fresh and nutritous food. Youth education and internships also available. Call your neighborhood center for details.

Produce Distribution

Free fruits and vegetables for individuals and families. Visitors must register in the morning and pick up their produce later in the day. Days and times vary. See times below or call your neighborhood center if you have questions. Waite

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Community Meals

Free delicious and nutritious hot meals prepared fresh by experienced chefs and served in our family-friendly community cafes. Access to additional resources available to individuals and families if needed. Days and times vary. Call your neighborhood center for details. Brian

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Food Shelf

Free nutritious groceries for individuals and families. See times below or call your neighborhood center if you have questions. Waite House Community Center:  Monday: 12pm-4pm Tuesday: 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Wednesday: CLOSED* Thursday: 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Friday – Sunday: CLOSED Brian Coyle Center: 

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