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Home > Economic Services > Erica Valiant’s Housing Story

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March 29, 2023

Erica Valiant’s Housing Story

Hear from Erica about her homeownership journey with support from Model Cities

Hear Erica’s vision for stable housing and homeownership in her own words

Erica Valiant, long-time community member and organizer, talks about community and connection through Model Cites programming. Erica shares her story of coming to St. Paul, finding stable housing for her family, and eventually becoming a homeowner with help from Model Cities.

From shelters to supportive housing, we help guide community members through the homeownership process. Our holistic approach benefits future successful homeowners by offering them a fully supported, comprehensive curriculum tailored to their unique situations and helps them specifically navigate the challenges to owning a home. 

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Category: Economic Services, Financial Education, For Funders, For Participants, For PartnersTag: Financial Education, Homebuying

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