News & Views of Phillips Since 1976
Monday December 29th 2025
Spreading Care through the Backyard Initiative
Carl Lobley, Andre Graham and Minkara Tezet, Cultural Wellness Center and the Backyard Initiative-attending the International Health Fair,
Saturday, April 16th at the Midtown Global Market.
Photo Credits: Minkara Tezet
The BYI Back Page is produced each month as a collaborative venture between the BYI Communications CHAT & Alley Communications, Inc.,  publisher of The Alley Newspaper. The Communications CHAT works with BYI CHAT(s) (Community Health Action Teams) each month as a “Resource CHAT”””helping to get the news and activities of the BYI out to the broader community.
What Does It Mean to Care?
This is an interesting time in our development as an initiative. As a community we have lots of work to do. We are working, I feel, to change the conditions in our community. We are attempting to do what has not been done in any other community. There are some things unique to us and they give us center stage in our own healing processes and practices. This is where I see caring coming in. It is our heart as a community that is driving us towards healing. It is the work of sharing our hearts in our collective work as the Backyard Initiative.… Read the rest “Spreading Care through the Backyard Initiative”
Phillips West Neighborhood Upcoming Events www.phillipswest.info
May 5th (Thursday) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ”“ Phillips West Community Meeting!
Join your neighbors and other Community Partners for updates from Local City Government, Police & Business Partners. This meeting will take place at the Center for Changing Lives in the Centrum Room (2400 Park Avenue). Free parking is available in the rear of building off Oakland Avenue. Free Jakeeno”'s Pizza & Beverages will be provided! If you would like more information or would like to get involved with the neighborhood please contact Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email her at pwno2005@yahoo.com
May 7th (Saturday) 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.-
Phillips West Spring Clean Up! Join your neighbors & other Community Partners for a block by block litter pick up starting at 9:30 a.m. but first join us for a free breakfast from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Center for Changing Lives in the Centrum Room located at 2400 Park Avenue. After breakfast we will provide free bags, gloves and maps for all volunteers! Perfect volunteer opportunity for large groups, family & youth! There is free parking in the rear of building off of Oakland. For more information call Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email her at pwno2005@yahoo.com
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