Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future

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.

Your support will give us a strong start to 2025 — and we've got big plans for the year! In April, we will  host our Centennial Fundraising Gala before launching our revamped youth program that will engage the next generation from birth through graduation. We'll continue to build our Women's Wealth Equity Program, empowering single, Black mothers through financial education that can lead to generational wealth; and, perhaps most exciting, we will break ground at Camp Katharine Parsons as we continue to raise funds and support for the restoration of our 75-year-old youth camp! 

Thank you for your generosity, commitment, and support. You are appreciated.