Awards & Acknowledgements

Banyan Community has been fortunate to have received numerous awards and acknowledgements. Take a look at some of the links below:

2023 Tegna Foundation

TENGA Foundation

2021 Heroes Breakfast Award

The Constellation Fund

2021 Charitable Giving Partner, QBaskets

2018 Minnesota’s Future Award, Minnesota Business Partnership

2017 Bold Award, ACG Minnesota

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:

Interview on The Narrative

KRSM Radio

Minnesota’s Future Award 2018

Minnesota Business Partnership

Mpls. Youth Center Appeals to City for New Home

KSTP Channel 5

The Alley Newspaper (2023): Banyan Community Celebrates 25 Years

Catholic Community Foundation Impact Story: It Takes a Village to Create Community

Star Tribune (2018): Banyan’s $6.4M community center helps bridge gap for low-income kids in south Minneapolis

Star Tribune (2015): Some nonprofits, hurt by the recession, are now expanding

The Alley Newspaper (2015): Breaking New Ground

The Alley Newspaper (2015): Graduation – A Time to Celebrate at Banyan Community

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (2014): Banyan plans $5M community center in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood

Southside Pride (2013): Public hearing on future of former Waite House building

Twin Cities Daily Planet (2013): How one couple made a difference in a troubled Minneapolis neighborhood

Star Tribune (2012): Couple put down roots and built community

InsightNews.com (2012): Youth program in East Phillips produces college-bound scholars

“I love how Banyan supports families and kids. My kids really enjoy coming here and the educators do a great job.”

Banyan Parent

“I am so grateful for Banyan. I trust Banyan and the staff here with my children, which is very important to me.”

Banyan Parent

“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.”

Community Council Member

“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.”

Banyan Youth

“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 Parent

“Banyan teaches you to stand up for what you know is right, to handle the situation in a respectful manner.”

Banyan Youth

“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.”

Current Donor