Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center

Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center | 2323 11th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404

Todos los Viernes de 10am a 11am Septiembre 12 a Octubre 31

Todos son bienvenidos a las clases de zumba. Totalmente GRATIS.

ĀæPreguntas? Llama Esthefanie 612-876-9308

 

Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center | 2323 11th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404

Every Friday from 10am to 11am from September 12 to October 31

All are welcome at our FREE Zumba classes!

Questions? Call Esthefanie at 612-876-9308

Full Cycle Bike Shop Garage Sale 10/4 🚲

šŸ“… Date: Saturday October 4, 2025

šŸ•˜ Time:Ā 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

šŸ“ Location: Full Cycle, 3515 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407

🚲 Used Bikes Sold As-Is! 🚲

Huge Savings on used bikes of all styles and sizes!

  • E Bikes
  • Recumbents
  • Tandems
  • Vintage

Priced to Sell!

All Sales Final!

Ladders to Leadership Paid Youth Internships

Youth Internships

OCTOBER 2025 – MAY 2026, $16 per Hour

Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), has 4 Community Centers and 8 social enterprises. Each school-year, PUC offers after-school jobs through paid internships for high school students to work with industry professions to learn new skills, prepare for careers and contribute to their community.

KRSM Youth Radio Internship @ Waite House Community Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Teen Tech Internship @ Brian Coyle Center Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

North News Internship @ Oak Park Neighborhood Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Fashion and Retail Internship @ Sisterhood Boutique Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Community Culinary Arts & Media Internship @ Waite House Community Center Tues 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

Hydroponics Farm & Food Systems Internship @ North Market Mon 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10TH

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND A PHOTO ID (PAYROLL)

QUESTIONS: TEXT OR EMAIL AUTUMN

[email protected], 612-545-7261

Earn up to a $4k scholarship by becoming FANS scholar!

2025 FANS

Earn up to a $4000 scholarship by becoming FANS scholar! The FANS program offers one-on-one mentoring/coaching, college tours, career exploration and more for 9-12 grade high school students! Earn gift card incentives for goal setting. Dinner provided. The goal of FANS is to ensure youth are ready to thrive after high school and succeed in higher education. Open to highschool students grades 9-12.

Wednesdays Starting September 24th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm

Locations:

Waite House | 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Brian Coyle |Ā  420 15th Ave S,Minneapolis, MN 55454

Oak Park | 1701 Oak Park Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411

>> APPLY ONLINE

Questions about FANS? Contact Michelle: [email protected] for more info.

What is the benefits cliff?

As part of a year long pilot for Hennepin County, Pillsbury United Communities took a look at some of the challenges faced by those receiving social services like food stamps, housing assistance, and health care. For some, ending the cycle of poverty is more difficult then the prospect of receiving increased benefits one area results in loosing benefits in another area. This what is called the benefits cliff.

Watch the video and learn more:

North NewsĀ receives Awards from MN Society of Professional Journalists

July 2, 2025 | Melody Hoffman, left, and Azhae’la Hanson at last week’s Minnesota SPJ Awards. Photo by J.D. Duggan

Bringing home hardware

The staff of theĀ North NewsĀ received several industry honors at an awards banquet sponsored by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists on Thursday.

Azhae’la Hanson received first-place awards for feature and news photography. Her story on the closing of JJ Legacy School won for news, while a portfolio of her work from 2024, published in the December issue, won for feature.

Melody Hoffman, who recently joined Hanson to teach journalism to high school interns, was recognized for Best Newsletter for her work withĀ Southwest Voices. Hoffman was instrumental in helping North News start the newsletter that you are currently reading.

Editor David Pierini received an honorable mention in the Journalist of the Year category. Pierini also placed second in feature writing for a story on the opening of the V3 Center and its mission to teach Northside youth how to swim.

North News would like to thank our readers for sharing their stories and trusting us to chronicle life in North Minneapolis. “

July 2, 2025 |Ā North News is an Enterprise of Pillsbury United Communities

Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair August 21st at Brian Coyle Center

Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair

šŸŽ‰ You’re Invited! šŸŽ‰
Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
šŸ“ Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day focused on health, wellness, and community!
Whether you’re looking for helpful resources, free health services, or just a great time with neighbors, we’ve got something for everyone:

✨ FREE giveaways & activities including:

  • 🚲 Bike giveaway – 3 chances to win!
  • šŸŽ’ Backpack giveaway
  • 🌿 Henna & face painting
  • šŸ‘¶ Kids’ activities
  • āœ‚ļø Free haircuts
  • šŸŽ¶ Live music & DJ
  • šŸ½ļø Halal food truck

šŸ’‰ Free health services on-site:

  • Health screenings
  • HIV testing
  • COVID-19 testing & vaccinations
  • Plus, helpful health & wellness resources

Don’t miss it – bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

šŸ“ž Questions? Contact us:
Awol Windissa: [email protected] | 612-876-9330
Aliazar Eliyas: [email protected] | 612-876-9326

Phillips Community Health Fair August 6th at Waite House Center

šŸŽ‰ You’re Invited! šŸŽ‰
Phillips Community Health Fair
šŸ“ Waite House Center – 2323 11th Street S, Minneapolis
šŸ—“ļø Wednesday, August 6, 2025
ā° 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for a day of health, fun, and connection at the Phillips Community Health Fair!
Bring the whole family and enjoy free services, exciting activities, and awesome giveaways — all in the heart of your neighborhood!

šŸ’„ What’s happening:
šŸŽ’ Backpack giveaway
šŸŽØ Face painting & kids’ fun
āœ‚ļø Free haircuts
🩺 Health screenings
🧪 HIV & COVID-19 testing + vaccinations
šŸŽ¶ Live DJ + music
šŸ’” Health & wellness resources
šŸŽ And so much more!

Let’s come together for a healthier, stronger community.

šŸ“ž Questions? Contact us:
Awol Windissa: [email protected]
Esthefanie Odell: [email protected] | 612-876-9308

Important Leadership Update at Pillsbury United Communities

Dear Friends, Supporters and Community Advocates,

We want to inform you that Cinnamon Pelly has stepped down as CEO of Pillsbury United Communities, effective immediately, for personal reasons. We are grateful for Cinnamon’s service and leadership and wish her well in her next chapter.

To ensure a smooth transition and maintain organizational stability, the Board has appointed Anthony Washington, our CFO, as Interim CEO. Anthony’s experience and calm, focused leadership have already helped us make strong progress in shoring up our finances and operations. He will continue to guide the organization with support from the Board and senior leadership.

To further support the transition and organizational continuity, Pillsbury House + Theatre leaders Noƫl Raymond and Signe Harriday are joining the Executive Leadership Team as Interim Chief of Staff and Interim Head of Social Enterprises respectively. They join existing ELT members Denise Fosse (Chief Development Officer) and Robert Sanders (Director of Real Estate).

We know leadership changes can create uncertainty. Please know that this transition is being handled with care and urgency, and that we are committed to open, timely communication every step of the way. We are entering a new chapter—one shaped by accountability, renewal and a commitment to continue to work alongside communities in aspiration and through adversity. With strong interim leadership in place and a thoughtful search ahead, we are confident in the path forward.

In Solidarity,

Anthony Washington
Interim President & CEO

Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge

Support Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) participation in Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge!

As of 2025, approximately 537,890 Minnesotans are facing hunger, with 34% of them being under the age of 18. Additionally, food insecurity is now reported to affect 1 in 5 households in Minnesota.

Open Your Heart’s Summer Challenge provides participating food shelves like us with a matched grant proportional to their fundraising activities throughout July. Click: [https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pillsbury-united-communities/2025-summer-challenge] and make a donation today!

For 16 years, Open Your Heart has provided the highly impactful Summer Challenge Grant to support food shelves like PUC across the state.

This funding helps raise awareness of hunger and provides us with additional funding during these slower summer months to continue meeting the needs of our community. At a time when food shelves face tremendous strain and the increased need for resources, funds through Summer Challenge have a tremendous impact on food shelves like us!

Celebrating Pride Month: Twin Cities Events June 25-29

Celebrate Pride Month

June 25 @ 5:30 pmĀ –Ā 8:30 pm

Take PRIDE in Yourself: An LGBTQ+ Resource Fair

Lush Lounge and TheaterĀ 990 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Neighborhood HealthSource and LUSH Lounge and Theater invite you to kick off your PRIDE weekend at Take PRIDE in Yourself: An LGBTQ+ Resource Fair! There will be FREE HIV rapid testing, STI testing, PrEP consultations with a qualified provider, MNsure information, community resources, and more! This exciting event will be held 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday, June 25th, […]

 

June 25 @ 7:00 pmĀ –Ā 9:00 pm

Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group

Quatrefoil LibraryĀ 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group is a new community meetup for folks who have recently relocated to the Twin Cities. Drop by to meet new people, learn about local LGBTQIA+ resources, chat, and share your favorite Twin Cities discoveries! Locals, partners, and family welcome. Meetings hosted every 4th Wednesday at Quatrefoil Library. Questions and […]

 

June 27 @ 7:00 pmĀ –Ā 8:00 pm

Dignity Twin Cities Pride Liturgy

Prospect Park United Methodist ChurchĀ 22 Orlin Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dignity Twin Cities is a small Christian community that, in the tradtion of Liberation Theology from Latin America, provides a spiritual base for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Catholics, their families and friends. We are also an activist organization that works to change the antiquated sexual theology of the Roman Catholic Church. Join us as […]

 

June 27 @ 7:30 pmĀ –Ā 9:30 pm

Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra Pride Concert: Love Letters

St. Mark’s Episcopal CathedralĀ 519 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

A prince’s love breaks a sorcerer’s curse. A Vietnamese son writes letters to his mother, who cannot read, exploring their fraught family history and unfolding the relationship with his first love. A Finnish composer protests censorship of theĀ press through what would become a second national anthem for his liberated nation. The MPO’s Pride concert shares […]

 

June 28Ā –Ā June 29

Twin Cities Pride Festival

Loring ParkĀ 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largestĀ FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 3 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. Ā  Learn more here!

 

June 28 @ 11:00 amĀ –Ā 12:00 pm

Prana&Pride

Fulton Brewing Co.Ā 414 N 6th ave, Minneapolis, United States

Prana&Pints is partnering with Fulton Brewing Co. to bring you a awesome fundraiser event!! This event will bring you an all inclusive yoga class, beverages, and a whole lotta fun! Cost is $30. This includes 1hr of yoga, 2 beverages tickets, and for each ticket sold $10 will go to Rainbow Wardrobe šŸ™‚ We are […]

 

June 28 @ 11:00 amĀ –Ā 2:00 pm

HEY Y’ALL! IT’S PRIDE!

Hey Y’allĀ 2501 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN, United States

HEY Y’ALL — IT’S PRIDE!Ā Ā Join us at Hey Y’all (formerly Betty Danger’s) for a fabulous day of food, drinks, and drag with POWER Drag Revue! Expect high-energy performances, fierce looks, and all the Pride vibes while Hey Y’all serves up tacos and cocktails.Ā Ā All are welcome — come celebrate love, identity, […]

 

June 29 @ 2:00 pmĀ –Ā 7:00 pm

Dome Darty: Pride Above the City ft. Vogue Down Minneapolis & DJ Shannon Blowtorch

Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention CenterĀ 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

This Pride Sunday, the celebration doesn’t stop at the parade— it rises 14 floors above the city at the Pride Dome Darty, an electrifying afterparty hosted inside Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center’s stunning 14th floor Dome. With 360° views of downtown, this immersive event is your chance to dance, sip, and slay as the sun […]

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