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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Schedule a one-on-one counseling session today at modelcities.org/financial-ed….
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For Homeownership Month, we’d like to introduce the folks on the Model Cities Economic Services team that help make your home buying dreams a reality.
Meet Ms. Linda White!
Linda White has been a Lead Housing Counselor for Model Cities since 2014.
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Ms. White helped develop Model Cities’ Fiscally Fit financial literacy workshop, and she provides Pre-Purchase Counseling to individuals who want to become homeowners.
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June is National Homeownership Month, and at Model Cities we celebrate the benefits of owning a home, and provide resources for getting you prepared to purchase a home. Homeownership not only helps families build wealth, but also brings value and opportunities to communities.
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Money Action Day is a FREE, fun, family-oriented day that focuses on financial fitness for Twin Cities area residents. This one-day event is designed to connect families to resources, tools, and support needed to reach their financial goals.
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This free event includes homeownership resources, building credit opportunities, 1:1 meetings with financial experts, and family activities like face painting, crafts, games, food, raffles, and more.
Sat, June 6, 10am-1pm
Arlington Hills Rec Center
1200 Payne Ave, St Paul
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Please register in advance:
sites.google.com/view/money-…
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Your credit journey starts here.
Neighborhood Development Center and Model Cities are teaming up for Credit Up! — a two-part workshop series designed to help you understand credit, build better financial habits, and take control of your future.
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Beginning June 9, attend 2 in-person educational courses on credit basics, budgeting and money management, and how to achieve better credit
Bonus: finishing the course may qualify you for a CUP! Builder Loan.
Spots are limited — sign up today: ndc-mn.org/event/credit-up-j….
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Metro Home Down Payment Assistance is now available through @NWHomePartners!
With up to $40,000 in down payment or closing cost assistance, Metro Home allows prospective homebuyers in the 11-county metro area to buy single family homes, townhomes, condos, or 2-4 unit properties.
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Qualified buyers must have an annual household income that is at or below 80% of the HUD area median income.
Learn more about eligibility and apply at: nwhomepartners.org/buy/down-…
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