Impact Report

Impact Report

By |December 13th, 2024|

Do we build community, or are we built by it? I encountered this question recently and arrived at the conclusion that the answer is both: we come together as individuals to contribute to a collective effort and are shaped as persons by this same shared pursuit. This is the story of Banyan Community and our strategic plan, which we successfully accomplished this year! From reaching some of the highest enrollment and participation levels in our history to implementing new early childhood and elder programs, Banyan has completed the full arc of its impact. Many individuals joining together to advance our mission to develop youth, strengthen families, and create community resulted in Banyan achieving our goals and growing as an organization.

This year we are highlighting social emotional learning (SEL) as an essential component of Banyan’s relational model. By nurturing emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness, SEL strengthens the bonds that hold us together as a community. Whether it is participating in a monthly meeting of Lighthouse Network block leaders engaged in a solution-focused discussion around neighborhood safety; or joining a circle of parents who share their thoughts on new program offerings; or sitting at a table with high school youth completing homework and studying for upcoming exams: at Banyan Community, we are building community as we are being built by it.

When we are asked what makes Banyan unique, we often describe our asset-based model combined with our holistic approach. We then speak of the special relationships we form among the members of our community as being the real reason for our success. These relationships are best illustrated in the images and stories shared throughout the pages of this Impact Report. Our many generous and committed funders and donors, who are such valued partners in our work, make Banyan’s impact possible. We invite you to join us in this vital work! Your financial partnership will help Banyan continue to build community and create opportunities for years to come.

Banyan Buzz

Banyan Community invites you to join us under the Banyan tree as we share our joys, challenges, and life events while living and growing together! Banyan Buzz is way of bringing you into the center of our conversations to celebrate with us. Enjoy!

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