Waite House

Waite House Community Center located in the heart of the East Phillips Neighborhood.

Waite House was established in 1958 in Minneapolis’ Phillips Community and in 2012 moved into a larger space in a former park district building on 11th Avenue and 23rd Street. Each year, more than 4,500 Phillips Community members build social and economic capital via programs administered by 17 diverse staff and 120 volunteers, including 4 AmeriCorps members and students from six local colleges. W

aite House programs focus on four core areas: Employment and Training, Health and Nutrition, Youth Development, and Basic Needs. As a hub of activity in the Phillips community, we promote community engagement and growth for all individuals from all ages with an active free community café that also trains youth in the culinary arts and an afterschool program focused on college access. Adults are encouraged to take advantage of career training and tax assistance, among other services. Recognizing that Phillips Community is always changing, Waite House continues to innovate with culturally relevant initiatives that build on peoples’ strengths, enhancing the community’s capacity to care for one another and address injustices that exist in low-income communities of color. Subscribe to our e-news here: http://puc-mn.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d6c53bb820398e9a67aa87ee9&id=80d5b90099

Applications are now open for the Growing Good Summer Internship in partnership with the University of Minnesota Landsca...
06/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Growing Good Summer Internship in partnership with the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum!

Youth ages 12–14 in the Phillips community are invited to join this paid 8-week summer opportunity to learn about growing food, urban agriculture, and local food systems while building valuable skills and connections.

📅 June 23 – August 20
⏰ Two 4-hour shifts per week
💵 $16.37/hour

Interested? Complete the interest form today at https://ow.ly/ShZE50Z8cPk

Performances have officially begun for Boundless / Sin límites at Pillsbury House + Theatre!Created by All at Once Puppe...
06/06/2026

Performances have officially begun for Boundless / Sin límites at Pillsbury House + Theatre!

Created by All at Once Puppet Company, Boundless / Sin límites follows Sol, a young person sheltering from ICE, who is swept into a time-traveling journey through memory, myth, and the layered histories of South Minneapolis. Developed through story circles with BIPOC South Minneapolis residents, the production explores migration, identity, belonging, and community through shadow, tabletop, and rod puppetry.

Performances run through June 14. Learn more and buy tickets at https://ow.ly/7SpU50Z8cvT

Calling All 2026 High School Grads 🗣️If you are considering a career in natural haircare and braiding, this might be the...
06/06/2026

Calling All 2026 High School Grads 🗣️

If you are considering a career in natural haircare and braiding, this might be the move!

⭐️ An advanced curriculum in natural haircare and braiding
⭐️ Help with securing clients and job placement after the program
⭐️ Hands-on training on working with all hair textures
⭐️ Business building skills and customer service skills

Classes start June 22nd, 2026!

For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit: https://ow.ly/jzVF50Z5GVu

Forgot to buy your ticket to PUC Night at The Twins? Need a little more time to check your calendar? Good news! The dead...
06/05/2026

Forgot to buy your ticket to PUC Night at The Twins? Need a little more time to check your calendar? Good news! The deadline to purchase your ticket has been extended to June 12.

Reminder: $10 from every ticket sold goes directly to support PUC, and there will be a postgame concert featuring Ludacris!

We hope to see you there!
https://ow.ly/3vaQ50Z8f8q

🛡️ Protect Your Family from Lead Poisoning 🛡️Did you know that homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, pos...
06/05/2026

🛡️ Protect Your Family from Lead Poisoning 🛡️

Did you know that homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, posing serious health risks to young children?

But there's good news—lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

🏠 Hennepin County's Lead Control Program offers:
✅ Free lead testing for homes built before 1978
💰 Up to $15,000 in grants for eligible families to remove lead hazards
🛠️ Expert assistance from certified lead risk assessors

To learn more and see if you qualify, contact Jacara Warfield, Community Health Coordinator, Pillsbury United Communities
📞 612-453-5186

Your family's health is priceless. Let's work together to keep it safe.

https://ow.ly/clOH50YNEt3

‼️ LAST CALL ‼️ Tomorrow, June 5th is the last day to get your tickets. We hope to see you there!Join us for an exciting...
06/04/2026

‼️ LAST CALL ‼️

Tomorrow, June 5th is the last day to get your tickets. We hope to see you there!

Join us for an exciting night at Target Field while also supporting Pillsbury United Communities! $10 from every ticket sold will go directly back to PUC, so share this link with your network and help us raise as much as we can!

Your Minnesota Twins take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday, June 26 at 7:10pm. Stick around after the game for the post-game concert featuring Ludacris! Tickets are reserved for Pillsbury United Communities supporters in Section 329.

Get Tickets at: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pillsburyunited2

Photo by Paul Esch-Laurent on Unsplash

Life doesn't pause when someone you love needs you.🍼 A new baby🦽 An aging parent🌡️ a spouse facing a serious illness. Th...
06/03/2026

Life doesn't pause when someone you love needs you.
🍼 A new baby
🦽 An aging parent
🌡️ a spouse facing a serious illness.

These are the moments that call you away from work and toward the people who matter most.

With Minnesota Paid Leave, you don't have to choose between your family and your finances. Minnesota workers may be eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid Family Leave to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or support a loved one called to active military duty.

Paid Leave provides wage replacement and job protections, so you can show up for the people who need you without putting your livelihood at risk.

This is what it looks like when Minnesota has your back.

🔗 Find out if you qualify at

The FANS program recently returned from their annual out-of-state college trip. This year, they headed west to to Colora...
06/01/2026

The FANS program recently returned from their annual out-of-state college trip. This year, they headed west to to Colorado to tour a number of colleges across Denver and Boulder. In between taking in the rocky mountain views and exploring the city, students had the opportunity to visit Colorado University Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Community College of Denver, and Colorado University Boulder.

Read the Full Story: https://ow.ly/but450Z3ebn

Classes start June 22nd, 2026! ✨Ready to kickstart your career in natural hair care and braiding? We are now offering up...
05/30/2026

Classes start June 22nd, 2026! ✨

Ready to kickstart your career in natural hair care and braiding? We are now offering up to $1,800 for eligible students to support things like rent, grocery, transportation, and childcare support.

If you are considering a career in natural haircare and braiding, this might be the move!

For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit: https://ow.ly/M9je50Ysqo4

Natural Hair Care Institute

Every year, more than 100 children in Hennepin County are found to have high blood lead levels, high enough to damage th...
05/29/2026

Every year, more than 100 children in Hennepin County are found to have high blood lead levels, high enough to damage their health. Lead exposure is particularly dangerous for young children and can lead to brain and nervous system damage, slowed growth and development, and learning and behavior problems.

But there's good news—lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

🏠 Hennepin County's Lead Control Program offers:
✅ Free lead testing for homes built before 1978
💰 Up to $15,000 in grants for eligible families to remove lead hazards
🛠️ Expert assistance from certified lead risk assessors

To learn more and see if you qualify, contact Jacara Warfield, Community Health Coordinator Pillsbury United Communities
📞 612-453-5186

Your family's health is priceless. Let's work together to keep it safe.

https://ow.ly/hGXl50Z2ieN

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2323 11th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN
55404

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

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+16127211681

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