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.

Featured Stories

Breaking the Stigma: Social Workers Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Our Communities

In a world where mental health and substance use issues often carry heavy stigma, a groundbreaking conversation is taking place that you won’t want to miss.  “Breaking the Stigma: Social Workers Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Our Communities”

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Tune In: A Memorial Day Broadcast on MPR News

On Memorial Day—Monday, May 26 at 9AM—Minnesota Public Radio will air a powerful conversation marking the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Hosted by Angela Davis, the program features local Black leaders reflecting on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what

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Full Cycle Spring Bike Sale at University of Minnesota ReUse Center May 31st

🚲 Ready to Ride? Find Your Next Bike for Less! 🔧 Full Cycle, in partnership with U of M Used Bike Sale at the ReUse Center is having a HUGE bike sale! Whether you’re a student, commuter, or weekend cruiser,

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LEAD Minneapolis

Focused on the East Lake Street corridor, LEAD Minneapolis is building a better approach to the crime, suffering, and harms that can stem from unmet behavioral health needs, homelessness, and/or extreme poverty. With LEAD, stakeholders collectively ensure that long-term, community-based

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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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