Model Cities: Shelter & Housing
| Phone: 651-632-8350 | Email: info@modelcities.org | Website: https://www.modelcities.org/ |
Address: Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc. 839 University Avenue W Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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.
ShelterAt Model Cities, we believe that shelter is much more than providing a bed; it’s providing hospitality and dignity for our whole community. Our shelter staff work to find ways to bridge housing insecurity and housing stability to help shelter guests refocus and create a plan for making tomorrow better than yesterday! Contact InformationReservations for Safe Space are made by Ramsey County’s Shelter Entry and Diversion team. People in need of emergency shelter, as well as community partners, are encouraged to 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)
After 9:30 PM, contact Safe Space directly by calling 651-789-2066, to find out bed availability |
Supportive HousingFinding an affordable place to live can be a challenge, especially for families. At Model Cities we offer stable housing with services that help residents build the life they imagine. Services are delivered with care and respect and are focused on young adults with children. Families First ApartmentsHUD requirement Families First provides safe, affordable, permanent supportive housing for single-parent families who meet the HUD definition of homelessness. This includes at least one family member with a documented disability.
Contact Property Management: 651-632-8354 Sankofa ApartmentsSankofa provides permanent supportive housing for youth and young adults ages 17-25 who are either pregnant or parenting a child under the age of three years old. Households served through Sankofa must meet the State of Minnesota’s definition of “Long Term Homelessness,” which includes households who lack a permanent place to live continuously for a year or more, or at least four times in the past three years.
Contact Property Management: 651-632-8354
How Do I Get a Referral?To live in our supportive housing, families must first have a referral from Ramsey County.
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.
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Affordable RentalsLive comfortably and save money with affordable housing at Model Cities. Located at the Green Line’s Victoria Street Station, BROWNStone Lofts are a convenient, affordable place to live, work, and play.
Our community features secure entry, on-site parking, and a prime location with easy access to local dining, shopping, and entertainment. Whether you’re relaxing at home or exploring the vibrant Central Corridor area of St. Paul, our amenities are tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Ready for a new home? Our BROWNstone Lofts are conveniently located along the Green Line near the Victoria Street station and offer open floor plans and many amenities. |