Model Cities

Rondo Block Party (Partner Event)
2025-08-02 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rondo Commemorative Plaza, 820 Rondo Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104
Model Cities is a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Rondo Block Party
This community event is planned by Rondo natives and community members, and celebrates the rich and diverse history of St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood.
It’s more than just a block party; it’s a tribute to the unique, vibrant, and dynamic essence of Rondo. The Rondo neighborhood was a significant cultural, residential, and business hub for the Black community in Saint Paul throughout much of the 20th century. The construction of the Interstate 94 freeway in the late 1950s and 1960s tragically displaced over 650 families and numerous businesses, deeply impacting the community. Despite these challenges, Rondo has evolved into a diverse and vibrant area, with both long-time residents and newcomers contributing to its revitalization. This event aims to honor the past, celebrate the present, and foster unity and cultural pride as we reconnect the threads of our shared history.
Come out and celebrate the history and culture of St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood with food, fun, and community!
Rondo Block Party
Saturday, August 2, 2025
11:00am-6:00pm
Rondo Commemorative Plaza, 820 Rondo Ave, St. Paul, MN
Learn more: rondoblockparty.com
Get your free ride pass from Metro Transit
Metro Transit is sponsoring FREE RIDES to the Rondo Block Party on Saturday, August 2nd!
Leave the car at home and hop on a bus or train—Metro Transit has you covered with a FREE RIDE PASS to get you to and from the celebration safely and easily.
Download your pass here: https://tinyurl.com/ride-4-free

HomeStretch Workshop (In Person)
2025-07-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Model Cities, 839 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Ready to purchase your home? Attend this in-person 1-day workshop to learn everything you need to know about the home buying process and earn your First Time Homebuyers Certificate. Our classes are taught by a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor with guest presentations from professional real-estate, mortgage, title and closing experts.
$40 cost of attendance is sponsored by NAREB-Twin Cities. Register online or call Model Cities at 651-632-8350. Join at an upcoming workshop, register today.

HomeStretch Workshop (In Person)
2025-06-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Model Cities, 839 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Ready to purchase your home? Attend this in-person 1-day workshop to learn everything you need to know about the home buying process and earn your First Time Homebuyers Certificate. Our classes are taught by a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor with guest presentations from professional real-estate, mortgage, title and closing experts.
$40 cost of attendance is sponsored by NAREB-Twin Cities. Register online or call Model Cities at 651-632-8350. Join an upcoming workshop, register today.

What's Your Money Mindset? (Partner Event)
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Saint Paul Promise, Model Cities, and Hallie Q. Brown are excited to partner together for this spring’s financial education series: What’s Your Money Mindset?
Join this 4-part workshop to learn about financial wellness and earn a stipend for your participation. Space is limited! Adult attendees can earn $25 per session, up to $100 for attending this series.
Explore these topics over 4 weeks:

March 27: What’s your relationship with money?
April 3: Budgeting to right-size your life
April 10: Credit – making the most of your credit
April 17: Renting vs. Owning

Dinner and childcare will be provided; transportation and free parking available. For questions please contact our partner Saint Paul Promise: promiseneighborhood@wilder.org . Register for this event: finedusp25.paperform.co
