Oak Park

Oak Park Center has been a gathering place for the Northside community since 1937. With its highly visible, centrally located facility, Oak Park is uniquely positioned to support the needs and ambitions of historically underestimated and underserved adults, youth and families.

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

Oak Park Center is home to some of Pillsbury United Communities’ most innovative initiatives. North News offices out of Oak Park, as does our Office of Public Charter Schools. The center is also home to Oak Park Farms, our community garden growing fresh, local, and sustainable produce.

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Featured Stories

Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble: John Lewis

Fear is a natural response to injustice. But the Black leaders we celebrate this month chose action over paralysis and courage over comfort by understanding that waiting for the perfect moment means change never comes. John Lewis was one of

When Fear Cannot Stop the Call for Justice: Angela Davis

Angela Davis is a scholar and activist whose courage in the face of persecution transformed her into one of the most influential voices for justice in our time. In 1970, our government was actively trying to destroy one of the

Law as an Instrument of Liberation: Thurgood Marshall

Throughout this month, we will be sharing the stories of civil rights leaders who inspired people to act despite fear – people who were catalyzed in moments similar to this one. These are individuals who chose courage over comfort and

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LEAD Minneapolis

Brian Coyle, North Market, Oak Park, Waite House

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

Youth Internships

Brian Coyle, Career & Future Readiness, Oak Park, Pillsbury House, Prosperity, Waite House

Paid internships for young people that offer the opportunity to earn while they learn. Interns are paid to work as part of a team, often addressing an issue impacting their community. Interns also receive technical skills and workforce readiness training

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Featured Stories

Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble: John Lewis

When Fear Cannot Stop the Call for Justice: Angela Davis

Law as an Instrument of Liberation: Thurgood Marshall

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