The leaders of Banyan Community recognize that in order for children to thrive and ultimately graduate, go to college and succeed as adults, whole families and the larger community must be connected and engaged. This philosophy is at the heart of all of Banyan’s programs. Banyan Community is rooted in the Phillips Neighborhood to transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and creating community.

Pinky Swear Foundation helps kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support. Pinky Swear Foundation eases the financial and emotional impacts experienced by children with cancer and their families by providing basic needs support during a very challenging time.

The clinical staff at the University of Minnesota Mason’s Children’s Hospital applies innovative approaches to creating medical breakthroughs based their work with patients and on findings through research at the University of Minnesota. This has led to several firsts, including the first successful pediatric blood marrow transplant, infant heart transplant in Minnesota, and cochlear ear implant surgery for a child.