@ModelCitiesInc

Model Cities is a non-profit agency that provides supportive housing and family support services and spearheads community development projects.

 St. Paul, MN
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We’re thrilled to receive a $50k investment from @AllianzLife to continue our work to positively impact our community and increase economic inclusion in the Twin Cities. #AllianzForTomorrow
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Move to BROWNstone and get ONE MONTH FREE! We have units available immediately. Details: One bed, one bath 726 sq ft $1,200/month Income restrictions: 60% AMI (1 person $55K/2 people $63K) Section 8 vouchers accepted Free underground parking move2brownstone.com
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As we close out Homeownership Month today, we are excited to share a very special story. Ms. Libby Turner, Administrative Assistant at Model Cities, recently went through the process of purchasing a home with support from Model Cities. 1/2
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She made use of homebuyer education and pre-purchase counseling from her colleagues on the Economic Services team. “Everybody was very helpful in every way. They were all very supportive and still are.” Read Ms. Libby’s story on our blog: modelcities.org/blog/libby-t… 2/2

Libby Turner’s Homeownership Journey | Model Cities

Choosing independence backed by a community of support. Read more of Ms. Libby's homebuying journey with Model Cities.

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Applications are NOW OPEN for the Open Road Fund! @nexuscp's Open Road Fund redistributes resources to descendants of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to catalyze intergenerational Black wealth building. Learn more and apply by July 19, 11:59pm CT at nexuscp.org/program/open-roa…
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Model Cities invites you to come learn about all things homeownership at Unlocking Homeownership: Your Guide to Down Payment Assistance. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm Sabathani Community Center 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409 1/2
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This is a FREE info session on how you can achieve your dream of owning a home with the help of down payment assistance programs. Register for free at: narebtc.starchapter.com/meet… 2/2

Unlocking Homeownership: Your Guide to Down Payment Assistance

Join us for food, fun, and an informative session on all things homeownership!

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In 2026 we’ve taken a fresh approach to dismantling systemic barriers to homebuying with the Model Cities Homeownership Accelerator. The six-month program goes beyond traditional financial wellness, supporting generational healing to build generational wealth. 1/2
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The inaugural cohort began sessions in March 2026 and will meet through August with access to individualized pre-purchase counseling and services afterward for continued support. This story is part of our 2025 “Grounded & Growing” annual report: modelcities.org/funders-part… 2/2

Grounded & Growing | Model Cities Annual Report (2025) | Model Cities

Creating structures and supports for stable, affordable housing and stronger, more equitable communities.

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Our 2025 Annual Report is now live! Explore the new online version of our Annual Report here: modelcities.org/funders-part…
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Celebrate Juneteenth this Friday in Rondo! Juneteenth celebrates the same day in 1865 when a group of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom, almost two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. 1/2
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Each year, Rondo Center of Diverse Expression remembers June 19, 1865 with speakers, music, food, exhibitors, and the announcement of the Rondo Achievement Awards. Join to celebrate African American heritage and culture. Fri, June 19, 12-5pm 315 North Fisk St, St. Paul, MN 2/2
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Continuing in our Economic Services team introductions, we’d like to introduce Alex Westberg! Alex is a Financial Wellness Specialist at Model Cities. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is driven by a passion for social justice. 1/2
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With a strong commitment to empowering his clients, Alex provides the skills and resources needed to achieve financial stability. He brings over 20 years of experience in banking, holds a BA in Sociology, and enjoys volunteering for community and environmental causes. 2/2
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Our Homeownership Month HomeStretch workshop is June 27! Join us to learn more about the homebuying process and get yourself in a better position to receive first time homebuyer loans and down payment assistance. Register: bit.ly/homestretch-mc #MCHomeStretch
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Meet Jeff Wills! Jeff is the Economic Services Manager at Model Cities, helping to make your home buying dreams a reality. A native of Queens, NY, Jeff came to Model Cities with over a decade of experience as a Homeownership Advisor, banking manager, and consumer lender. 1/2
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A constant in Jeff’s career is that he’s been a relentless advocate for economic equity with a particular focus on financial empowerment for disenfranchised and disadvantaged communities of color. 2/2
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Did you know Model Cities has pre-purchase counseling sessions for prospective homebuyers? Our pre-purchase counseling services provide FREE, one-on-one assistance to help potential homebuyers understand and address barriers to homeownership. 1/3
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Working with a HUD-certified counselor, you’ll be able to analyze your household income, credit, debt, and work history. We’ll work together to create a strategy to overcome any obstacles and a plan of action that prepares you for the purchasing process. 2/3
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Schedule a one-on-one counseling session today at modelcities.org/financial-ed…. 3/3

Pre-Purchase Counseling | Model Cities

Model Cities of St. Paul offers free, one-on-one, HUD-certified counseling sessions to assist prospective homebuyers in addressing barriers to homeownership and help in creating a plan of action to...

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