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

Lead poisoning can pose serious health risks, especially for young children, but with proper assessment and procedures, ...
08/22/2026

Lead poisoning can pose serious health risks, especially for young children, but with proper assessment and procedures, those risks are 100% preventable, and your home can be free of lead hazards!

🏠 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/N36H50Zzpuf

🎒 BACKPACK GIVEAWAY!Get ready for the new school year! Join us at Waite House on Wednesday, August 26, for a special bac...
08/22/2026

🎒 BACKPACK GIVEAWAY!

Get ready for the new school year! Join us at Waite House on Wednesday, August 26, for a special backpack giveaway during our regular produce distribution.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Waite House

Stop by for fresh produce, a free backpack, and community connection! Backpacks are available while supplies last.

🌍🍽️ Come celebrate the cultures, traditions, and community that make Cedar-Riverside so special at Pillsbury United Comm...
08/21/2026

🌍🍽️ Come celebrate the cultures, traditions, and community that make Cedar-Riverside so special at Pillsbury United Communities’ 2026 Multicultural Dinner!

Join us for an evening of delicious food, cultural performances, connection, and celebration.

📍 Brian Coyle Center
📅 Thursday, September 17th
⏰ 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Everyone is welcome! Learn more and find all the event details here:
🔗 https://ow.ly/K4G250ZAX0v

We hope to see you there! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Youth Summer Showcase! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the creat...
08/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Youth Summer Showcase! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the creativity, learning, and accomplishments of our incredible summer interns.

We’re so proud of the passion, dedication, and hard work they brought to their projects throughout the summer. Thank you for helping us celebrate their achievements!

Some things in life you just can't plan for. 🤒 A serious illness🤕 An injury🏥 a surgeryWhen that happens, the last thing ...
08/18/2026

Some things in life you just can't plan for.
🤒 A serious illness
🤕 An injury
🏥 a surgery

When that happens, the last thing you should have to worry about is your paycheck.

Minnesota Paid Leave is here for moments like these. If you're a Minnesota worker dealing with a serious health condition, including mental health conditions, pregnancy complications, or recovery from surgery, you may qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid time off to focus on getting better.

Paid Leave covers a portion of your wages while you're away, and your job is protected while you're gone.

Because healing takes time. And you deserve that time.

🔗 Learn more and apply at https://ow.ly/XJ8J50Zrc4e

Every year, more than 100 children in Hennepin County are found to have high blood lead levels, high enough to damage th...
08/15/2026

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/4oO750ZvTeo

🚨 UPDATE: The Waite House Health Fair has been **CANCELLED**.We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your unde...
08/13/2026

🚨 UPDATE: The Waite House Health Fair has been **CANCELLED**.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please share this update with anyone who may have planned to attend.

Still looking for a health fair? Our Brian Coyle Center and Oak Park Health Fairs are still happening! Join us for free health screenings, resources, information, and more.

📍 Brian Coyle Center
Friday, August 14th | 10-2

📍 Oak Park Center
Saturday, September 5th | 11am - 3pm

If you or a family member has experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, you shouldn't have to choose betw...
08/12/2026

If you or a family member has experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, you shouldn't have to choose between your safety and your job.

Minnesota Paid Leave includes Safety Leave: paid, job-protected time off for Minnesota workers who need to respond to a safety crisis. That can include finding safe housing, getting medical or mental health care, working with an advocate or attorney, going to court, or making a safety plan.

Your privacy is protected throughout the process. Your employer will only know that you took Family Leave, not the reason why.

You deserve to feel safe. And you deserve support getting there.

If you need help connecting with a Safety Leave certifier or advocate, call the Minnesota Day One® crisis line: 1-866-223-1111.

🔗 Learn more about Safety Leave at https://ow.ly/gKSI50ZvT93

Lead poisoning can pose serious health risks, especially for young children, but with proper assessment and procedures, ...
08/08/2026

Lead poisoning can pose serious health risks, especially for young children, but with proper assessment and procedures, those risks are 100% preventable, and your home can be free of lead hazards!

🏠 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/W04m50Zqfpo

Healthy communities start with informed and empowered neighbors.Join us at the Waite House Health Fair to explore free h...
08/07/2026

Healthy communities start with informed and empowered neighbors.

Join us at the Waite House Health Fair to explore free health screenings, wellness resources, local organizations, and activities for the whole family. It's an opportunity to learn about services available in your community and take simple steps toward better health.

Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and connect with resources that can make a lasting difference.

📍 Waite House
📅 Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ 10-1

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2323 11th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN
55404

Opening Hours

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

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+16127211681

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