Banyan Blog
Kids Club 2023 Complete
Kids Club is Banyan’s optional K-8 evening program offered January-May. Each of the 8 sessions [...]
Next Steps
Banyan’s ASPIRE youth have made next steps decisions as they wrap up their high [...]
Banyan Dinner & 25 years!
We were delighted to celebrate our 25th anniversary at this year’s annual Banyan Dinner! [...]
Parenting Class
Banyan offered a seven-week class in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Family Development [...]
Afterschool Professionals Week
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our afterschool professionals for their [...]
Future Community Garden
In June of 2022 Banyan Community submitted a proposal to Hennepin County Public Works regarding [...]
“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.”