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.

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Celebrating the notable women making history at Pillsbury United Communities

Cinnamon Pelly Cinnamon Pelly, president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities, brings over 25 years of experience across the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She has expertise in banking, operations, media relations, education, health, and philanthropy and has led initiatives focused

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FANS Program Students Discover College Opportunities and Adventure in Arizona

Twelve high school students, accompanied by three chaperones, embarked on an exciting out-of-state college trip to Phoenix, Arizona, where they explored the possibilities of attending school beyond their home state of Minnesota. During the trip, they toured Arizona State University’s

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North News Interns Engage in Advocacy at Youth Day at the Capitol

On February 26, 2025, six North News interns joined hundreds of high school students from across Minnesota for Youth Day at the Capitol, an event aimed at empowering young people to engage in the legislative process. The day began at

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Substance Use Disorder Awareness

The Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) Community Health Program works to reduce the impacts of Opioid Overdose among its targeted community groups such as East Africans, African American, Latinos, and other underserved populations in Minneapolis, Minnesota areas. We do this by

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Youth Internships

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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Tutoring

Homework help, tutoring, and literacy support. Days and times vary. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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Summer Youth Programs

Special interest clubs for middle school and high school aged youth that offer a safe place to learn and grow. Youth can choose to explore a variety of topics including the arts, media, agriculture, technology,  and entrepreneurship through individual and

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Special Events

Community and cultural celebrations that bring neighbors together. Dates and times vary. Check the event calendar for upcoming events.

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Room Rentals

Room rentals and event space for community groups, public meetings, and more. Reservations required. Call your neighborhood center for details.

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