Model Cities

HomeStretch Workshop (In Person)
2026-01-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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? (Fall 2025)
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join Saint Paul Promise, Model Cities, Saint Paul Public Schools, and Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for our Financial Wellness Workshops, designed to empower families with the knowledge and skills to understand financial success. Whether you want to improve your financial literacy, develop healthy money habits, or plan for the future, this is the perfect place to start!

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

270 Kent St N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

5:00-5:30 Dinner

5:30-7:00 Class

Dinner will be provided

Childcare is available for scholars ages 2 through 6th grade

Learn and earn opportunity, earning $25 per class

November 6: What’s your relationship with money?
November 13: Budgeting to right-size your life
November 20: Credit—How to make the most of your credit
December 4: What’s your legacy?

Seats are limited—RSVP NOW!

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: fet1u1nq.paperform.co

Harvest at the Hub (Partner Event)
2025-11-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, 45 West 10th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for the Fourth Annual
Harvest at the Hub
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 4pm – 7pm.
Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub
45 West 10th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Join Fairview and partners for Harvest at the Hub! This event features a free food distribution and community gathering. Fill your holiday table with protein, pantry staples, produce, and more.
Registration in advance is strongly recommended but not required. Free event parking is available onsite.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/V9f7gYQQy6Lm9Gmu8

BROWNstone Lofts Fall Open House
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | BROWNstone Lofts, 839 University Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
You’re Invited: Open House for BROWNstone Lofts
We invite you to tour Brownstone Lofts, where urban sophistication meets modern comfort in the heart of St. Paul.
Saturday, November 15 | 10am – 2pm
Located at the Green Line’s Victoria Street Station, BROWNstone Lofts are a convenient, affordable place to live, work, and play.
PROPERTY FEATURES

Living Room
Dining Room
Large open kitchens
Elevator
Underground
Heated Parking

Questions? Call Model Cities Properties at 651-324-3291

Rooted & Rising: A 45 Year Celebration + Fundraiser (Partner Event)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
Celebrate 45 Years with Aurora-St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corp.

This year marks Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC)’s 45th year of service to the St. Paul community. On October 23rd, join us for Rooted & Rising: Celebratory Fundraiser as we bring together stakeholders, community members, elected officials, funders, and supporters.
The event will honor our legacy, celebrate our rebrand, and launch the new chapter of our community development work. Guests will experience an evening of storytelling, reflection, and inspiration as we raise critical funds to continue building a more vibrant and prosperous St. Paul.

2-for-1 tickets through 9/30: Tickets available via eventbrite

HomeStretch Workshop (In Person)
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 17:00, 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.

Credit Up!
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | NDC, 625 University Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
Join Model Cities and Neighborhood Development Center for this financial education series

Are you an entrepreneur looking to manage your credit effectively and open the doors for better financial options? Join Credit Up! (CUP!) with Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)!

Credit Up! is a free, in-person workshop from NDC in partnership with Model Cities of St. Paul. In this class, you will understand the credit basics, learn money management skills, and become eligible for NDC’s CUP! Loan Program.

Upcoming Classes
August 12 and 19
5:30pm – 7:00PM

Sign up now! Let’s build your credit together: ndc-mn.org/credit-up-program/

Questions: info@ndc-mn.org

Central Honors Philando 2025 (Community Event)
2025-08-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Central Honors Philando, 1221 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
Come together to honor Philando Castile! The 10th Annual event takes place on Sunday August 17th from 1-5pm in St Paul in the Arts-Us/Toni Stone Field lot. Connect with the community, enjoy the entertainment, learn about ways to get involved, eat, and raise money for a scholarship in Philando’s name! Please share and invite your friends. The event is open to the community.
Sunday August 17th from 1-5pm
Arts-Us/Toni Stone Field lot
1221 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Performances byDJ AdvanceMaydaMaria IsaJamela Pettifordand more!
Hosted by Tish Jones
Special thanks to: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, ARTS-Us, St Paul Central High School
Parking
Arts Us lot, Central High School lot, Oxford Community Center Lot, and street parking where available.
Learn more: centralhonorsphilando.org
Questions? centralhonorsphilando@gmail.com

Frogtown Arts Festival (Partner Event)
2025-08-16 13:00 - 20:00 | 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
Join your neighbors for a day of inspiring art as we organize around the essence of what makes Frogtown great: each other and our community!
Hosted by 825 Arts and Frogtown Neighborhood Association, the Frogtown Arts Fest features local performers, arts vendors, arts work shops, and food.
August 16, 2025 | 1pm – 8pm
825 Arts
825 University Ave W
St Paul MN 55104
For more information visit: frogtownaf.org
For questions contact: faf@frogtownaf.org

Reclaiming Home (Live Recording) Partner Event
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:30 | MN
Join this virtual event with Housing in Action:

About this event

Tune in Thursday, August 7th from 2-3:30PM for a live recording of our podcast, Reclaiming Home. Join host AsaleSol Young and other housing leaders from the Twin Cities as they talk through the current threats to affordable housing, the biggest strengths, and everything in between.
The first hour will be discussion, with the last 30 minutes Q&A from the audience. Can’t join us live? Tune-in to the podcast episode as soon as it drops!
FEATURED PANELISTS:

AsaleSol Young, Executive Director at Housing in Action
Jessie Hendel, Executive Director at Alliance Housing Inc
Karla Henderson, President and CEO at Project for Pride in Living
Kirstin Burch, Executive Director at PRG
Kizzy Downie, CEO at Model Cities
Will Delaney, Interim Co-Executive Director at Hope Community

There is no cost to attend. Register here with Housing in Action: mobilize.us/housinginaction/event/783844

Learn more about Housing in Action: housinginaction.org

Rondo Block Party (Partner Event)
2025-08-02 11:00 - 18:00 | 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

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
