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Annual Banyan Dinner
Create transformation in the lives of youth and families.
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Creating Community
See how Banyan is creating models of success
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Annual Banyan Dinner
Create transformation in the lives of youth and families.
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Creating Community
See how Banyan is creating models of success
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Banyan Health and Safety Statement
The health and safety of Banyan youth, families, and staff is our primary concern as we monitor the guidelines from the CDC and MDH to mitigate spread of COVID-19. Our Pandemic Preparedness Plan serves as a foundation for our operations and program modifications while addressing health and safety needs. For example, masks are required on the premises, temperatures are taken upon arrival, and social distancing is practiced.
The pandemic has changed how we interact with each other and conduct programs, and the learnings we have gained will continue to influence our health and safety practices this year and beyond. Banyan’s work to develop youth, strengthen family, and create community has never been more important and remains intact. Our vital work has always been and will always be more than what happens in our building. The relationships and trust we have forged with our neighbors will guide us through as we support families now and into the future.
Lighthouse Network Supports Community Building
National Night Out (NNO) took place last month in our community. This annual event encourages residents to get out in the community, hold block parties, and get to know one another.
Banyan’s Lighthouse Network supports NNO as part of efforts to connect neighbors with neighbors. It is one of the many ways our block club nurtures community and promotes safety communication on each block. For this year’s NNO, block club leaders are ready to reconnect with their neighbors. One leader stated, “it’ll be nice for our neighbors to feel like we still have a community here.” […]
Developing Community Since 1998
Banyan Community is rooted in the Phillips Neighborhood to transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and creating community. As a Christian community development organization, Banyan believes that when youth, family, and community are synchronized the greatest progress is made on education and poverty.
