Apollo Night Supports Local Nonprofits, Offers Sponsor Opportunity to Area Businesses, Audition Opportunity to Area Residents
Monday, October 20, 2003
A special presentation of ApolloNight at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. will serve as a collaborative fundraiser for northside organizations to include Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Northside Residents Redevelopment Council (NRRC), Pillsbury United Communities (Oak Park and Glenwood Lyndale Community Centers), Pilot City Neighborhood Services and its subsidiary Cecil Newman Resource Center, and KMOJ Radio. ...more
Wheatley’s Academic Achievement Program Accepting Fall Registration and Volunteers
Friday, September 19, 2003
There are still openings for Phyllis Wheatley Community Center’s fall Academic Achievement Program, an after school academic enrichment program which serves grades K through 6. ...more
Registrations Being Accepted for Wheatley's Summer Academic Achievement Program
Monday, May 19, 2003
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is registering students for its summer session of Academic Achievement Program (formerly Academic Support Program) The summer session will operate for six weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., beginning Monday, June 23 and ending Friday, August 1.
The program helps those in grades K-9 improve their academic skills in the areas of math, writing, spelling, reading, science, creative arts and computer instruction. Academic Achievement Program also works to increase students’ self-esteem by giving them positive attention, recognition, and opportunities for success. Currently in its 17th year, the program provides small group and individual instruction.
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Registrations Being Accepted for Academic Support Program
Friday, September 13, 2002
Phyllis Wheatley will begin the 16th year of its Academic Support Program on Monday, September 16. Registrations are currently being accepted for this program that provides academic enrichment in the areas of math, writing, spelling, reading, science, computers and arts and crafts to children in grades K-6. Goals of the program are to improve students' academic skills, and increase students' self-esteem by giving them positive attention, recognition, and opportunities for success. ...more
Wheatley Accepting Registrations for Summer Programs
Friday, May 24, 2002
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center is currently accepting registrations for its Camp Katharine Parsons summer day camp program and its summer Academic Support Program.
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Friday, May 24, 2002
Donnie Belcher and Gregory Clark, two participants of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center's Let's Motivate Leadership Council, were among five Twin Cities students honored with Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota "Beat the Odds" awards. Both are seniors attending North High. They were chosen for this award based on their ability to succeed despite obstacles and challenges encountered in their life. As part of this recognition, the students will receive scholarships to pursue higher education.
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Dr. Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III to Headline Phyllis Wheatley Anniversary Fundraiser
Friday, October 12, 2001
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center will hold its 77th Anniversary Fundraiser Banquet on Wednesday, October 24, at the Metropolitan Ballroom at 6 p.m. The "Empowering Families Through Generations" celebration will feature keynote speaker Dr. Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III. Butts is an internationally known social activist, Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City and President of SUNY College at Old Westbury.
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Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Board Announces New President
Friday, March 02, 2001
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC), established in 1924, is pleased to announce Carl B. Jones as its new President & CEO. "The addition of a dynamic and well-qualified leader like Mr. Jones is a significant step in our strategy to position Phyllis Wheatley Community Center for the future," said Braxton Haulcy Jr., PWCC Board President. ...more
