Southeast Community Organization

05/27/2026

We’re welcoming summer with a community Tech Recycling Day at the SECO Office Parking Lot on June 20 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM.🌞

Bring your old electronics, cables, desktops, phones, keyboards and more for responsible recycling with Free Geek Twin Cities

We’ll also be doing an area clean up and are looking for volunteers to help out. Volunteer registration: https://forms.gle/6arqfqFe6kAWXJ9q7

Accepted items include:
• Computers + parts
• Phones + tablets
• Video game consoles
• Networking equipment
• Cables + chargers
• Alkaline batteries
…and more.

Please note: lithium batteries, lightbulbs and appliances will not be accepted.

📍 SECO Office Parking Lot
2105 ½ Old Hudson Road

05/22/2026

Applications Are NOW OPEN for the Youth Wealth Building, Emergency & Stabilization Fund!

Learn more and apply by visiting: www.youthprise.org/youthfund

Applications Are NOW OPEN for the Youth Wealth Building, Emergency & Stabilization Fund!

Learn more and apply by visiting: www.youthprise.org/youthfund

Youthprise Youth Board members are directing this emergency fund as Minnesota youth continue to face crisis after crisis. Investing in youth wellbeing, civic engagement, and economic opportunity is a proven strategy for strengthening community safety and improving crisis response.

💰 Up to $3,000 available�per individual
📅 Apply by June 5, 2026�
📍 Open to Minnesota youth under 25

Funding can support:�
Housing & tuition�
Mental health & wellness�
Business expenses�
Food, transportation, clothing & more

This is a youth-directed fund, guided by Youthprise Youth Board Members. Applications will be reviewed by both youth board members and Youthprise staff. Preference will be given to applicants who can express their unique needs as well how funds will be used for their success.

Apply today and share with youth in your network!

05/22/2026

Get your tickets now!

https://saintpaulparksconservancy.org/ways-to-help/party-for-the-parks/

We are thrilled to celebrate this year's parks honorees. They truly make our parks the best!

Join us for Party for the Parks 2026 — an evening of community, live entertainment, great food, family activities, and recognition of the incredible volunteers and changemakers who continue to strengthen Saint Paul parks.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
5:30–8:30 PM
Harriet Island Regional Park

What to expect:

• Meet the 2026 Honorees
• Meet Ralphie the Beagle, the new Parks Ambassador
• Live entertainment from Circus Juventas
• Music by DJ Glo
• Original music by Thomasina Petrus and Thom West
• Face painting, climbing wall, games, and family fun
• Dinner catered by Boca Chica

Come celebrate the people, parks, and community spirit helping shape one of the best park systems in the country.

Get your tickets now before it’s too late.

https://saintpaulparksconservancy.org/ways-to-help/party-for-the-parks/

05/15/2026

A few things coming up around the community this month 👀

From a free family event at Harriet Island to a community blood drive and an adults-only prom night, there’s a little something for everyone this May.

Save this post, send it to a neighbor or friend, and make plans to stop by. We’ll keep sharing more community events and updates throughout the month. 🙌

05/14/2026

Old phones. Dead batteries. Random cables sitting in a drawer for years. Bring them to our Tech Recycling Day on June 20 at the SECO Office Parking Lot

We’re also planning an area clean-up and looking for volunteers to help out.

More details coming soon....for now, save the date.🙌

05/10/2026

Celebrating all the love, care, and support mothers bring into our lives every day. Happy Mother’s Day❤️

04/30/2026

May is American Indian Month.

There are several events happening across our community this month focused on learning, connection, and celebration.

From plant walks and community healing gatherings to a powwow and proclamation events, these are opportunities to show up, learn, and be in community.

Take a look and plan to attend.

Hosted by Indigenous Food Network, Dream of Wild Health, Indian Health Board, and community partners.

04/29/2026

Curious about what being on the SECO- District 1 board is like?
Here’s what some of our members had to say.

Board meetings are open to community members. Come join us sometime.

04/28/2026

If you or someone you know is going through a tough time right now, this could help.

Emergency support funds are available for Black Minnesotans facing financial hardship. These are grants, not loans, so they do not need to be paid back.

Support can cover things like food, rent, medical needs, and utility bills.

Applications close April 30.

Learn more and apply here:

https://headwatersfoundation.org/grantmaking/types-of-funding/jl-individual-support-fund/

Please share this with someone who might need it.

04/27/2026

Free trees are coming to District 1 🌳

St. Paul residents in qualifying areas can receive a free tree to plant in their yard. Trees help cool your home, lower energy costs, and make our neighborhoods greener.

At: Battle Creek Recreation Center
May 28 | 3–5 PM

Swipe through to learn more and see if you qualify,
or sign up here: greatrivergreening.org/grgfreetree