FANS
Furthering Achievement through a Network of Support, FANS prepares youth in 8th through 12th grade for college.
With the guidance of staff mentors, teenagers work toward goals like delaying parenthood, resisting drugs, contributing to the community and going to college. Through twice weekly afterschool participation, teenagers are also given opportunities to find scholarships, prepare for the ACT/SAT tests and look at career opportunities that line up with college programs.
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Youth and Family
Focusing on the 6 C’s of competence, confidence, character, connections, commitment, and contribution
Tel: 612-302-3400
Programs & Services
Pillsbury Early Education Center
PEEC provides quality care and kindergarten-ready education combined with a one-of-a-kind arts curriculum at an affordable price. Parent Aware-approved and NAEYC-accredited.
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Crisis Nursery
For families in a crisis situation, we find free short term childcare placement for youth 6 weeks to 12 years of age. For more information, call 612-302-3500.
Afterschool Program
Children in Kindergarten thru 8th grade receive daily tutoring, mentoring, and participate in group activities that vary depending on the assets within each neighborhood center.
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Summer Program
Programming provides structured group activities in fine arts, service learning, recreation, technology, and more.
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Youth Entrepreneurship Programs
PUC uses business ventures like Full Cycle Used Bike Shop and the Triple C Coffee Cart to inspire leadership and creativity in youth.
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The Triple C Coffee Cart
Order your coffee and other drinks prepared by East African Youth ages 14-21 who are learning on the job. Part of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
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The Sisterhood of the Travelling Scarf
A thrift shop in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood run by East African women ages 14-21. Part of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
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Youth Pathways
This Waite House program unifies other youth and teen activities into an intensive curriculum. For more information, call 612-721-1681.
Southside Kitchen
Waite House provides healthy meals on a daily basis during the school year and summer to young people under 18. For more information, call 612-721-1681.
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Teen Center
This new program at Oak Park Center includes health and nutrition education through the Teen Café as well as media production opportunities, college prep assistance, and youth entrepreneurship programs. For more information, call 612-377-7000.
Active Older Adults
Adults 50 years old and up are engaged, supported, and participate in community field trips while being connected to resources and other opportunities for community engagement. Tuesdays, Thursdays 9-1 pm. For more information, call 612-529-8054.
For Adults with Disabilities
EPIC offers vocational services and day programs for persons with developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on community integration, enrichment and employment.
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Life Skills
Advocates collaborate to support the life goals of adults with life skill barriers like social anxiety and anger control. For more information, call 612-529-8054
SSI Financial Management
Camden Neighborhood Center works with Social Security’s Representative Payment Program to provide financial management for beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their own Social Security or SSI payments. For more information, call 612-302-3430.
Kids Café
Waite House provides healthy meals on a daily basis during the school year and summer. For more information, call 612-721-1681.
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CREW
Youth in middle school utilize Creativity, Respect, Empathy, and Wisdom for service learning projects throughout the school year. For ages 11-14.
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FANS
Furthering Achievement through a Network of Support (FANS) helps prepare high school students for college, including some scholarships.
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Be the Boss
A partnership with the University of MN Junior Entrepreneurs of Minnesota, this five-week summer camp introduces high school students to the basics of entrepreneurship. For more information, call 612-377-7000.
Global Youth Service Day
Pillsbury United Communities is proud to work with the national organization as a host Global Youth Service Day Events in Minnesota.
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City Fresh Veggies Team
Youth grows herbs, flowers and vegetables in the Oak Park garden to sell to local restaurants chefs. For more information, call 612-377-7000.
Power of Our Voices
Neighborhood teens work afterschool to learn the skills of performance and spoken word poetry.
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Chicago Avenue Project
CAP brings Twin Cities’ best performing artists together with kids in the neighborhood to create plays and experience success.
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Full Cycle
Full Cycle is a used bicycle retail shop that provides services including a food shelf and training to homeless teens.
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Toys for Tots
200+ kids receive winter holiday gifts each year. Registration begins in November. For more information, call 612-721-1681.
Let’s Move
Join Oak Park’s Families in Motion to boost health and fitness while gaining support from other individuals. For more information, call 612-377-7000.
Intergenerational Mentoring
Oak Park brings together older and young adult mentoring pairs, preparing the intergenerational pairs to increase civic engagement. For more information, call 612-377-7000.