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Individual and Family ServicesMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Banyan Community is a community development organization based in Minneapolis, with a focus on the Phillips neighborhood. It works to transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and fostering connected, safer neighborhoods, operating as a hub that links residents to supportive systems and leadership opportunities across the block. The organization emphasizes early and sustained engagement, offering programs that support social, emotional, and educational growth from elementary school through college, and it highlights a track record of advancing high school completion among its participants. As part of the broader individual and family services sector, Banyan positions itself as a neighborhood-centered catalyst for both youth advancement and family advocacy. Its activities encompass education-driven programming, parental involvement, and community trust-building to improve communication and belonging within the community. A recent development includes the promotion of Allison Burns to Director of Youth Programs, reflecting leadership growth within its youth-focused initiatives in Minneapolis.