Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul is one of the most racially diverse cities in Minnesota, with more than 100 languages and dialects spoken by public school students and their families, as well as a tribally diverse American Indian population.
Highly-educated workforce, with the second highest number of colleges and universities per capita in the country.
The Rondo community is a historically Black neighborhood with a rich, enduring history.
For nearly 2 centuries, the city’s east side has served as a key point of entry for immigrants seeking jobs, homes and community.
The city’s west side neighborhood is home to a bustling Latino/a/x commercial district and community.

I-94 inflicted irreparable harm on residents and small business owners of the Rondo Community by physically dividing the neighborhood and creating a generational wealth gap evidenced in today’s home ownership rates.
Income inequality is great between Caucasian Saint Paul residents and their neighbors of color, despite comparable labor market participation.
Significant racial disparities in areas of health, environment and housing.

Merrick Community Services’ mission is to support individuals and families to navigate life transitions, find health and stability, and promote independence. Support is provided across a wide spectrum of life experiences and includes nutrition services, mental health diagnoses, domestic violence prevention, employment and career, as well as senior services.
Office of Mayor Melvin Carter.