About Friendship Community Services (FCS)
Equipping Families and Communities for Prosperous Living
For nearly three decades, Friendship Community Services (FCS) has been committed to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and transforming communities through education, support services, and strategic partnerships. Rooted in a passion for service and guided by a vision of opportunity for all, FCS exists to help people build brighter futures and stronger communities.
As a trusted nonprofit organization serving Minneapolis and the surrounding communities, we believe that lasting change begins by investing in people. Through innovative programming, community collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we equip individuals and families with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Our Mission
To equip individuals, families, and communities with the education, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve prosperous living.
Our Vision
We envision thriving communities where every individual has equitable access to education, economic opportunity, healthy living, and the support needed to reach their fullest potential.
What We Do
Friendship Community Services provides programs and services that strengthen families, promote self-sufficiency, and create pathways to opportunity.
Our current initiatives include:
FCS Food Hub
Providing nutritious food while promoting dignity, wellness, and food security for individuals and families.
Family Healing & Empowerment Program (FHEP)
Supporting families through culturally responsive education, navigation services, advocacy, and resources that promote healing, stability, and long-term success.
PACT II
Strengthening family relationships through parent engagement, positive youth development, and educational support.
Communiversity
Bringing neighbors together through community celebrations, volunteerism, partnerships, and events that strengthen relationships and foster community pride.
Looking Ahead
Friendship Community Services Learning Center Opening December 2026. The next chapter of Friendship Community Services is just beginning.
In December 2026, FCS will open its new Learning Center—a vibrant community hub designed to provide education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, wellness programming, and collaborative spaces that empower individuals and strengthen neighborhoods.
The Learning Center will feature expanded opportunities in:
- Workforce Development
- Entrepreneurship & Commercial Kitchen Programming
- Digital & Technology Education
- Health & Wellness
- Financial Empowerment
- Youth & Family Enrichment
- Community Training & Meeting Spaces
Our Core Values
Service
We lead with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to meeting the needs of our community.
Empowerment
We equip individuals and families with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to achieve lasting success.
Collaboration
We believe meaningful change happens through strong partnerships with residents, organizations, businesses, schools, churches, and community leaders.
Excellence
We strive for quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in everything we do.
Equity
We are committed to creating opportunities that promote access, inclusion, and dignity for every individual we serve.
Our Community Impact
For nearly 30 years, Friendship Community Services has worked alongside community partners to improve the quality of life for children, families, and neighborhoods through education, food access, family support, and community engagement.
Our work continues to evolve as the needs of our community change, but our commitment remains the same:
Equipping Families and Communities for Prosperous Living.
Join Our Mission
Every success story begins with a partnership.
Whether you are looking to receive services, volunteer your time, become a community partner, or support our mission through giving, we invite you to join us as we continue building stronger families and stronger communities.
Together, we are creating opportunities. Inspiring hope. Transforming communities.