brian coyle

Founded to serve the “Ellis Island of the Midwest,” Brian Coyle Center is among the city’s busiest social service centers with a continuum of programs designed around the neighborhood’s rapidly changing immigrant communities.

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

Many community organizations call the Brian Coyle Center home including:

  • American Nursing & Tech Institute
  • Capital Café LLC
  • Cedar Riverside Community Council
  • HAVOYOCO USA
  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
  • CANA Inc.
  • Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services 

Featured Stories

2026 Women’s Night Out, Hosted by the Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project

Mark your Calendars for the 2026 Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project Women’s Night Out! Join us for an evening of good food, traditional dancing, and more as we celebrate women’s health & wellness! Massages Awards Ceremony for the Sewing Class Activities

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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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PUC Offers Parent Education Class In Partnership With MPS Early Childhood Family Education

Join MPS Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Pillsbury United Communities for a parent education class this spring! Dates: April 8 – June 10 Time: 12pm – 2pm Location: Brian Coyle Center 420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Wednesdays

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Support Your Local Food Shelf: The Minnesota Food Share March Campaign

This March, Pillsbury United Communities is partnering with Minnesota FoodShare to support local food shelves across our state. Every day, families in our own community are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy groceries, keep the lights

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North News Interns Interview Minneapolis Fire Chief Rucker

The February 2026 edition of North News featured a special story — one that was written by the interns. A team of eleven intern contributors came together to profile Minneapolis Fire Department Interim Chief Melanie Rucker, a North Minneapolis native

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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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