Saint Paul Financial Empowerment Awards
In 2023, received an Honorable Mention for our efforts to advance homeownership strategies in Saint Paul
For Funders
Getting Ready for Lift-Off: Model Cities New Strategic Plan
Learn about our strategic direction for 2024-2026
Celebrating Back to School & 50 Years of Hip-Hop at Model Cities Park
Our neighbors 825 Arts, Privilege Barber Lounge and SHINE co-hosted a back to school event at the BROWNStone pocket park
Model Cities Supports Major Minnesota Housing Legislation
Model Cities supported an historic Minnesota housing bill that led to huge investments in the wellbeing of Minnesotans
Model Cities Receives Funding for Rehab Project at 833 University
Funds will repair the water damage throughout the building and preserve this important permanent supportive housing development for current and future residents
Model Cities purchases former Wilder Foundation building for music academy
Community development that offers enrichment opportunities right in our backyard
55 Years of Black Women’s Leadership at Model Cities
Celebrating 55 Years of Transformative Leadership
Privilege Barber Lounge Story
Privilege Barber Lounge opened as the first commercial tenant at BROWNStone, learn more about that story from B. Cole
Erica Valiant’s Housing Story
Hear from Erica about her homeownership journey with support from Model Cities
Midway Convenience & Deli Story
Faisal Yusuf started Midway Convenience & Deli to provide snacks, grocery items, and halal meat at their deli for our neighbors and neighborhood
Thank you for another year of continued support
Model Cities year end letter 2022 celebrating accomplishments and our 55th anniversary milestone.