Banyan Dinner
The Banyan Dinner is a celebration of the partnership of supporters and our community members as we close the opportunity gap! The Banyan Dinner allows us to widen our network of support for our thriving community.
2024
This Banyan Dinner highlighted our staff panel sharing stories along with the unveiling of the Favorite Memories Quilt. Read more about the creating of the quilt or watch the video.
2023
This Annual Banyan Dinner celebrated Banyan’s twenty-fifth year of service in the Phillips neighborhood. Still rooted, rising, and reaching!
Watch our 2023 Dinner recap video
“I love how Banyan supports families and kids. My kids really enjoy coming here and the educators do a great job.”
“I am so grateful for Banyan. I trust Banyan and the staff here with my children, which is very important to me.”
“Sometimes I think of moving to the suburbs due to the drug and homeless issues but, then I think of Banyan and my neighbors, friends and family and I say – I CAN NEVER LEAVE PHILLIPS.”
“I’m glad I came to Banyan this summer or else I would just be at home bored watching TV instead of doing fun things like crafts.”
“I’m thankful that we have had Banyan to guide us through this college process. We have never done this before, and don’t know anything about college or financial aid. It was good to know that our son had Banyan to help him understand things and explain the steps.”
“Banyan teaches you to stand up for what you know is right, to handle the situation in a respectful manner.”
“I give to Banyan because I know that my gift will go a long way both in impact with the community as well as effectiveness with a well-run organization.”