Welcome to
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center!
From Humble Beginnings
Originally established as Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House, PWCC has been serving the Black and BIPOC community of Minneapolis since October 17th, 1924.
Now after nearly 100 years, the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is still serving North Minneapolis residents through community-based programming, education, and events that uplift the community, fulfill our mission, and pave the way for our vision — of a world where everyone, regardless of background, has access to quality education, equitable opportunities, and the tools to reach their full potential. We are committed to building a society where diversity is celebrated, individuals are empowered, and every voice is heard and respected — can be realized.
Our Mission:
We create pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures.
We envision a world where everyone, regardless of background, has access to quality education, equitable opportunities, and the tools to reach their full potential. We are committed to building a society where diversity is celebrated, individuals are empowered, and every voice is heard and respected.
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center wins Impact100 Twin Cities' Inaugural Funding Award
Impact100 Twin Cities board members and Phyllis Wheatley Community Center staff gathered on Tuesday, April 23. After Phyllis Wheatley and three other finalist organizations gave presentations at an Impact1oo event in April, members of the collective giving group — made up of more than 150 women — voted, the Women's Wealth & Equity Building Initiative won the Impact100 inaugural $100,000 grant.
$100,000 in funding will support scaling the Women’s Wealth and Equity Building Initiative, which works to create equity for single African American mothers by opening opportunities for wealth building. Through culturally appropriate financial education and advice, women gain the financial management skills to pay off debt and save more money,.
The program is designed to help women begin unraveling generational poverty through economic empowerment, Through group sessions, coursework and financial counseling in partnership with BuildWealthMN. Participants are learning to meet savings goals, limit unnecessary spending, and invest in buying homes, home repairs, or higher education — key components in building generational wealth that can be passed to the next generation.
Registration is open!
Camp Parsons Mississippi Summer Exploration
Youth ages 9-12 are invited to join Phyllis Wheatley's Camp Katharine Parsons team on an exploration of the Mississippi within the Twin Cities Metro this summer! On Tuesdays and Thursdays for two week sessions, youth will traverse the Mississippi, learning about the river's ecology and the historic impacts of industrialization along the river, the impact it had on the communities they live in, and how to be great stewards of our land and waterways.
