Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

Our Mission: We create pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures.

Youth at ManCode Mentoring, Phyllis Wheatley's annual workshop that introduces young men to the possibilities available to them in the tech industry.

Founded in 1924, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center has served the historically Black community on the Northside of Minneapolis for the last 100 years, standing as a beacon, resource and destination where people gather to discover their strengths, develop new skills, and fortify community bonds. Phyllis Wheatley is a recognized leader in advancing equity through holistic programs that strengthen families, restore health and expand opportunities. As we celebrate our Centennial anniversary, we look back with a sense of achievement and look forward with hope - inspired by the resilience and tenacity of our neighbors as we work together to fight for equity and opportunity. 

Join us in Honoring Our Past and Building Our Future

Today, we're asking you to take action in solidarity with Phyllis Wheatley Community Center. Please consider donating to sustain our essential work and to honor our legacy as a cornerstone of the Black community in Minneapolis. A generous, anonymous donor will match up to $50,000 raised before the end of the year. That means you have the chance to double your impact today!

A cabin at Phyllis Wheatley's Camp Katharine Parsons, now undergoing architectural planning to bring the site back, creating a place where youth from our community can find respite and opportunities in the outdoors. 

Impact of your donations

Your gift will sustain and strengthen our programs, which provide holistic care and essential services for families, like early childhood education, crisis support, financial education and afterschool enrichment. Youth explore at Phyllis Wheatley's Camp Katharine Parsons site, closed for nearly 25 years. Now, the camp's restoration will provide outdoor equity and access for youth in our community, allowing them to reap the benefits of nature — for health and human development, and hope for better futures. 

What’s more, your donation will serve as an investment in Phyllis Wheatley’s vision for the future, which includes our ambitious plans to reopen Camp Katharine Parsons so that it may once again host children and families across 100 acres of pristine forest and wetlands. 

Giving at any level has an immediate impact on Northside residents who need support to navigate challenges and overcome disparities. Join our community of supporters right now and your gift will be matched. 

Give to the MAX!

Minnesota's giving holiday is the perfect time for you to make your year-end donations, and we hope you'll consider contributing to Phyllis Wheatley Community Center to help us continue the steadfast support we've provided to our community for 100 years, and our future plans to create programming that makes a difference, lifting up our clients, providing them with resources, education, and hope for a better future.