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A Series of Immersive Cultural Events

September was a month of celebration of food and culture at the Brian Coyle Center thanks to “We Are Cedar Riverside”, an event series that invited any and all people from across the city to attend cultural immersion workshops hosted

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A Series of Immersive Cultural Events

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September was a month of celebration of food and culture at the Brian Coyle Center thanks to “We Are Cedar Riverside”, an event series that invited any and all people from across the city to attend cultural immersion workshops hosted

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August 28, 2023

“Our Stories Our Lake Street” Showcase

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On Friday, August 18th, seven of our youth interns voiced their concerns and advocated for change in their community during the “Our Stories Our Lake Street” Showcase at Urban Ventures in Minneapolis. The event was a partnership between Pillsbury United

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North Market 5-year Anniversary

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After half a decade of service, the people of North Minneapolis came together for a celebration of food, health, and community. The North Market 5-year anniversary was held on August 19th in the parking lot just outside of the store.

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August 12, 2023

The Natural Hair Care Institute

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Continuing its mission to co-creates enduring change toward a just society, Pillsbury United Communities began a partnership with Natural Hair Care Institute (NHCI) this summer. This organization is the first natural hair training program and trade school in the Twin

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August 11, 2023

The 2023 PUC Summer Youth Showcase

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Rather than enjoying time by the lake or playing video games inside, this summer was spent by our youth interns working vigorously at various social enterprises of Pillsbury United Communities. These students spent a large part of their time working

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April 19, 2023

PUC’s Jovita Morales on the long fight to get Driver’s Licenses for All

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Jovita Francisco Morales, an Indigenous Mazahua immigrant from Mexico, has organized Latine community members out of our Waite House Community Center in East Phillips for more than 15 years. “Waite House is kind of like my house. So much is

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Jovita holding a mic at an event.
April 17, 2023

Arts Blocks Project 2022

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ART BLOCKS, an initiative launched in 2013 by Pillsbury House + Theatre, aims to make the rich artist ecology found in neighborhoods visible to everyone and provide opportunities for artists and communities to make and experience art together. In 2022,

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Artblocks 2022
April 10, 2023

Cinnamon Pelly Named President and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN, APRIL 10, 2023 — The Pillsbury United Communities Board of Directors announced today that Cinnamon Pelly has been named the President and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities. Ms. Pelly comes to the agency from Cincinnati, Ohio where she

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December 13, 2022

Shop local at PUC and invest in community this holiday season

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It’s December, and we know you are looking for that special gift for all your family and friends. With a broad range of local offerings, Pillsbury United Communities’ social enterprises have you covered this gift-giving season. Not only will you

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September 9, 2022

Codifying community wisdom for educational equity

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The murder of George Floyd demanded that Minnesota, and the country, reckon with the violent systemic racism in American policing.  The pandemic has made similar demands of our education system. The past couple of years were supposed to be a

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