Media Coverage
Banyan Community has been fortunate to have received great coverage from several local media outlets and other sources. Take a look at some of the links below:
Catholic Community Foundation Impact Story: It Takes a Village to Create Community
Star Tribune: Some nonprofits, hurt by the recession, are now expanding
The Alley Newspaper: Breaking New Ground
The Alley Newspaper: Graduation – A Time to Celebrate at Banyan Community
Twin Cities Daily Planet: The Banyan Community turns out to support proposal for former Waite House site in Minneapolis
Star Tribune: Couple put down roots and built community
InsightNews.com: Youth program in East Phillips produces college-bound scholars
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Banyan plans $5M community center in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood
“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.”
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