Model Cities of Saint Paul, Inc.

We would like to give a huge shout out to You Matter for donating face masks, gloves, and sanitizer wipes to Safe Space Shelter, as well as Street Works (Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota) for donating socks for Safe Space guests. We are grateful for their continued support!

This weekend, March 15 and 16, we are seeking Safe Space Shelter volunteers from 7:00-9:30am to talk with shelter guests, serve coffee and snacks, and help with laundry. Please sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://lnkd.in/gPpVkEXt

Model Cities invites you to come learn about down payment assistance programs at NAREB Twin Cities's FREE upcoming event: Unlocking Homeownership: Your Guide to Down Payment Assistance Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30-8:00pm Brooklyn Park Community and Activity Center 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443 This is an informative session on how you can achieve your dream of owning a home with the help of down payment assistance programs. Our experts will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and provide valuable insights to make your homeownership journey a reality. Register for free at: https://lnkd.in/gtAq2p66

Last month, Mayor Melvin W. Carter III stopped by West Indies Soul Food to mark the last day of Black History Month. But as owner Sharon Richards-Noel says, “Every day is Black History. It’s not just a month—it’s my life, my legacy, and my journey. I am beyond grateful for the continued support from our amazing community.” Thank you to Mayor Carter for stopping by, supporting West Indies Soul Food, and celebrating the culture they bring to the Twin Cities. 839 University Ave W, Ste 113, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Open Wednesday-Saturday, 12-7pm Order online: westindiessoulfoods.com Come by, place an order, and continue supporting Black-owned businesses all year long.

We are so grateful to Pilgrim Lutheran Church volunteers who recently provided Safe Space Shelter guests with sandwiches and snacks. Their sewing team also spent some time adapting large sheets to fitted sheets and pillows for the shelter!

Work at Model Cities! We’re hiring a Director of Shelter and Housing Services. This role will be crucial in the growth and stability of Model Cities by overseeing shelter and supportive housing services, including the leadership of shelter and housing programs. The director must effectively manage programs that address homelessness, reduce socio-economic instability, and promote housing stability and financial wellness. Collaboration with the CEO and other leaders is essential to enhance the capacity of supportive housing and shelter teams to provide high-quality services. Learn more and apply for this position at https://lnkd.in/g3F9357J.

This weekend, March 1 and 2, we are seeking Safe Space Shelter volunteers from 7:00-9:30am to talk with shelter guests, serve coffee and snacks, and help with laundry. Please sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://lnkd.in/gPpVkEXt

Last month, a large group of volunteers helped at Safe Space Shelter on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by moving and organizing the storage spaces, assembling shelves, and doing laundry. We would like to extend a giant THANK YOU to everyone who has helped Safe Space Shelter get settled in our new space at Central Baptist Church.

Minnesota's African American history begins with pioneers who trapped, traded and developed lasting relationships with the Indian nations. In the 1790s, Pierre Bongo (Bonga or Bungo), a free black fur trader, came to the territory and married an Ojibwe woman. Their son, George Bonga, born in 1802, was Minnesota's first recorded African American birth. George became a fur trader, too, as well as an important interpreter who helped negotiate agreements between the Ojibwe and the U.S. From these beginnings shaped by economic opportunity and relative freedom, Minnesota’s African American history was forged. This tour highlights Saint Paul’s history as a point of entry for African Americans who came seeking new beginnings and new paradigms from which to create new lives. Here are just some of the stories of individuals and institutions that helped to shape Minnesota’s capital city: https://lnkd.in/gvzMQvnE. Thank you to Saint Paul Historical for putting this together. Photo from the Reading Room at the BROWNstone Building in St. Paul.

Live at BROWNstone Lofts! We have 4 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom apartment vacancies to fill at BROWNstone Lofts. Available now! Model Cities’s BROWNstone Building is a mixed-use development that includes 35 units of workforce housing. BROWNstone Lofts is located at the Green Line’s Victoria St. Station, which makes it a convenient location to live, work, and play. A green space pocket park is included on the site. Each unit is equipped with a refrigerator, range and range hood, dishwasher, common area floor laundry room, underground parking (first come, first served), and open floor plan. Requirements: $33 application fee per adult, and $500 deposit View the floor plan on our website at: https://lnkd.in/gjryEsEF