Shelter & Housing

Take the first step to finding your home

Model Cities is actively working to address the housing challenges in Minnesota for BIPOC and low-income families by providing options along every step of the housing continuum.

From Safe Space, which provides overnight shelter, to our supportive housing services, which support single-parent families and young adults with a history of homelessness, to our affordable rentals that offer access to convenient new units in Saint Paul, we are creating stability and places people call home.

Shelter

Our low-barrier, 64-bed, overnight shelter is open year-round for adults.

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Supportive Housing

Find supportive housing and interconnected services to help you avoid homelessness.

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Affordable Rentals

Learn about our approach to affordable housing and openings at BROWNstone Lofts.

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How do I get a referral for Shelter?

Contact the team for assistance using one of the following methods:

Phone: 651-266-1050
Email: ShelterEntry@ramseycounty.us
In-person: Saint Paul Opportunity Center, 422 Dorothy Day Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Second floor)

How do I get a referral for Housing?

Supportive Housing referrals for our Families First and Sankofa programs must come from a Ramsey County CAHS case manager. To contact CAHS, please call 651-291-0211 or call United Way’s Helpline 2-1-1.

How can I help unsheltered neighbors?

Our Safe Space Shelter provides a warm, safe place to sleep each night for single adults experiencing homelessness. Volunteers at Safe Space welcome shelter guests by serving coffee and snacks, sorting donations and helping with laundry service. Shifts run for 2.5 hours from 7 am to 9am.

Volunteer as an individual or group! Start with our volunteer interest form.