Streamlined Giving

Give better with GiveButter. Giving on this platform will allow you to make a gift in whatever way is easiest for you, while streamlining our giving processes for responsive connections with donors like you. When giving by this method you have the option to cover processing fees for donations, making your gift go further.

Supported giving methods: Apple, Google, and Cashapp Pay, PayPal, Venmo, ACH payments, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) pay.

Our federal tax ID is: 41-1687873

Prefer a more traditional way of giving? You can mail or drop off a check. If you use GiveButter you can let us know the check is on the way, before you drop it in the mail! Make checks payable to Model Cities and mail to (or drop off in-person at): 839 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104

Lifting up community since 1967

Model cities has been creating access to opportunities for members in our communities for more than five decades. Through the years, we have created transformational change in health, housing, homeownership, urban development, and more.

Our impact

2,324 individuals served across all programs
544 people got financial education and homeownership advising
50 households advised by Economic Services became homeowners
1,598 unhoused adults served at Safe Space Shelter

What sets us apart

Frogtown focus

If you live in the Frogtown/Rondo community, chances are good you already know us. As your neighbor, we’re able to identify real community problems and work to solve them with you every step of the way, every day.

Real perspective

For over 50 years, we’ve been an African American, woman-led nonprofit that understands the challenges in our community. The diversity of our staff and clients keeps us connected and guides us to work with heart, soul, and a belief in a better world for all.

Continuum of services

The community’s evolving needs shape our offerings. That’s because we serve people all along their life paths, offering interconnected programs of support delivered with care and respect.

Make a Gift to Model Cities

Make a one-time, annual, or monthly sustaining gift of any size to support the work of Model Cities. Use the donate button to get started!