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

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.

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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

Some things in life you just can't plan for. 🤒 A serious illness🤕 An injury🏥 a surgeryWhen that happens, the last thing ...
05/28/2026

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/FVxT50YSQ6b

Did we mention LUDACRIS will be there? 🔥⚾️Be sure to order your tickets by June 5th!Join us for an exciting night at Tar...
05/27/2026

Did we mention LUDACRIS will be there? 🔥⚾️

Be sure to order your tickets by June 5th!

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://ow.ly/RJ7350Z2hlQ

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New career aspirations?Earn a certificate in Phlebotomy in one week and start working in the field immediately! Training...
05/26/2026

New career aspirations?

Earn a certificate in Phlebotomy in one week and start working in the field immediately! Trainings start in January and are available each month.

Certified Nursing Assistant certification is often the first step in a nursing career! In this 75-hour training, you will learn nursing basics (taking vitals, patient relationships, personal care, infection control) and start working right away.

For either program: earn gift card incentives, receive career counseling and professional development training. Must be 18-24 years old.

Learn More: https://ow.ly/rSaA50Z2q16

Pillsbury United Communities will be closed on Monday, May 25, and re-open on Tuesday, May 26.
05/24/2026

Pillsbury United Communities will be closed on Monday, May 25, and re-open on Tuesday, May 26.

Calling All 2026 High School Grads 🗣️If you are considering a career in natural haircare and braiding, this might be the...
05/23/2026

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/M9je50Ysqo4

Lead poisoning can pose serious health risks, especially for young children, but with proper assessment and procedures, ...
05/22/2026

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/cUOJ50YZGtm

If you or a family member has experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, you shouldn't have to choose betw...
05/21/2026

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/GYZ350YZGPz

Address

2323 11th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN
55404

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16127211681

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