Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.

Our next HomeStretch workshop, an info session for first time homebuyers, is this Saturday, March 21! Join us from 9am-5pm in-person at the BROWNstone Building. This workshop is available at no cost to participants. Register: bit.ly/homestretch-mc.

It’s tax season. If you need assistance with filing your 2025 taxes, make an appointment with @PrepareProsper! Filing your taxes on your own can be intimidating, but Prepare + Prosper provides free resources to prepare your taxes. Make an appointment at prepareandprosper.org/free-tax-prepa….

Saint Paul Public Schools Summer Learning Programs are now open for registratiom! All programs are FREE and include academic support & enrichment, free healthy breakfast and lunch, and free transportation for students who live in Saint Paul. Learn more: spps.org/academics/summ…

Our next HomeStretch workshop is Saturday, March 21! If you are looking to purchase your first home in 2026, our HomeStretch Workshop is an informational session that will teach you about the homebuying process. Register at bit.ly/homestretch-mc

Our workshop on Saturday, February 28 is from 9:00am-5:00pm in-person at the BROWNstone Building. Spots are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The $40 registration fee is sponsored by NAREB-Twin Cities. Register: bit.ly/homestretch-mc. 2/2

Our next HomeStretch workshop is this Saturday! If you are looking to purchase your first home in 2026, our HomeStretch Workshop is an informational session that will teach you about the homebuying process. Feeling ready? 1/2

MNHS lists numerous events happening this month, including film screenings, book discussions, coffee chats, a collaging event, and more programming: mnhs.org/blackhistory-b… 2/2

Deepen your understanding of Black history and the contributions Black Americans have made to MN through @mnhs's “Black History, Black Voices,” an initiative that centers Black narratives, history, and issues through ongoing programs, content, and resources. 1/2

Move to BROWNstone today and get ONE MONTH FREE! We have one bedroom units available immediately. Learn more at move2brownstone.com.

At Model Cities, we've dedicated the Reading Room at BROWNstone to African American railroad workers who worked as porters, cooks, maids, and other laborers. In this video, we listen to and honor the stories of railroad workers in Minnesota. youtube.com/watch?v=GQ1xDS…

When you partner with The Collective, you’re also backed by the Neighborhood Development Center, a trusted nonprofit supporting local small businesses. Ready to take the next step? Contact Brittany Tyus, Property Manager, at btyus@ndc-mn.org. 2/2

Calling all stylists, estheticians, braiders, nail techs, MUAs, and other beauty professionals! The Collective Salon Studios at Dale has two studio spaces available! Joining The Collective means more than just renting a studio—it means becoming part of a community. 1/2

This is an opportunity to learn about down payment assistance, homebuyer education, and financial resources. Whether you are just starting your homeownership journey or are almost ready to buy, this session is for you. Register for free at: narebtc.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.ph… 2/2

Model Cities invites you to come learn about down payment assistance programs at NAREB-Twin Cities event: Unlocking Homeownership: Your Guide to Down Payment Assistance 📅Thursday, February 26, 5:30-8:00pm 📍Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409 1/2

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by financial challenges that make purchasing seem out of reach? Join us for an upcoming information session (in person at Model Cities): March 4, 2026 | 6:00-7:30pm modelcities.org/event/accelera… March 7, 2026 | 10:00-11:30am modelcities.org/event/accelera… 2/2

Announcing the Model Cities Homeownership Accelerator! We’re excited to partner with Rondo CLT for a different approach to financial empowerment. Together we're building collective knowledge to help homebuyers close the racial wealth and homeownership opportunity gaps. 1/2

There are many events happening in St. Paul to commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. Check out this list from Visit St. Paul: visitsaintpaul.com/blog/celebrati…. We’ll be posting more information about events in the coming weeks. 4/4

Black History Month centers African American history, and Minnesota has been home to African Americans since the late 1800s. Many African Americans came to Minnesota as part of the great migration, specifically to Saint Paul. 3/4

February is Black History Month in the United States. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, first initiated as "Negro History Week" by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926. 1/4