Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood

06/09/2026

Caps off to the adorable Pre-K Class of 2026 at Benjamin E. Mays School! 🥳🎓 We loved celebrating these little scholars yesterday. The future is looking incredibly bright! 🚀❤️

06/05/2026

Are you a trusted community member rooted in Rondo, Frogtown, or Summit-University? Become a Peer Navigator with Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for the MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Outreach Initiative!

Help your neighbors understand and access vital paid leave benefits.

💼 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Strong ties to the community. No prior professional experience required—we provide full training! Bilingual/multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

📋 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Complete training, co-facilitate workshops/outreach events, and provide one-on-one education to help families navigate the program and connect to resources.

💵 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Navigators will receive a stipend for their time and work, with ongoing support from program staff.

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06/02/2026

This is what it’s all about. 🫶 Grateful for our partnership with Saint Peter Claver Catholic School and the opportunity to support, inspire, and lift up the next generation of leaders! 🎓🌟

Kaden met with students in grades 5–7 and shared his educational journey, college experience, and what it's like to play football at the collegiate level. He spoke honestly about the challenges and opportunities he has encountered along the way and encouraged students to dream big and stay focused on their goals.

One of the most impactful messages he shared was the importance of finding mentors who will support, challenge, and encourage you to become your best self. He also highlighted the value of having mentors who reflect your experiences and help you see what's possible for your future.

We are grateful to Kaden and our partners at Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood for providing our scholars with meaningful opportunities to connect with positive role models and explore pathways to college and career success.

05/29/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! ☀️⚽🏀
The Sanneh Foundation is bringing back 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 summer sports camps, giving kids across the Twin Cities the chance to play, learn, and grow with trained coaches—𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬. Soccer, basketball, pickleball, golf, and more… spots fill fast, so don’t wait. 🏃🏾‍♀️

👇 Register today and let the fun begin 👇
https://www.thesannehfoundation.org/programs/free-community-camps/

05/27/2026

This morning we celebrated the tiniest graduates with the biggest smiles! So proud of the Pre-K graduates at St. Paul City School
We are so honored for the partnership and excited as these little learners take their next big step 🎓❤️

05/21/2026

Another wonderful music residency with COMPAS wrapped up at Maxfield Elementary! 🎶

Programs like these create space for young people to build confidence, express themselves creatively, and discover new talents. One 5th-grade scholar, who had previously had inconsistent attendance, attended school every day of the residency, wrote his own song, and even volunteered to perform at the final showcase.

These moments are a powerful reminder of why meaningful enrichment opportunities for youth matter so much. 💙

05/20/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 at the Minnesota Children’s Museum for families with children entering kindergarten in 2026!

This event is designed to engage children and families in activities that emphasize early transition skills.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhNFnFMpZD_DodZzUiCrRaOUv6rZQ_YiUipFSD8zSW3E4HFg/viewform?usp=send_form

05/11/2026

Saint Paul Public Library is offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬 TOMORROW!

🗓 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐
🕑2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍Saint Paul Public Library - Sun Ray, 2105 WIlson Ave, Saint Paul

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05/04/2026

🎉🎉 Our partner school, Benjamin E. Mays, is now officially 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐄. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭! 🏫 The new Afrocentric program launches in Fall 2026, and Saint Paul Promise is proud to celebrate this incredible milestone ✨

Grounded in African-centered values, the program will offer a rigorous, empowering learning experience that builds cultural pride, academic excellence, and a strong sense of identity. 👩🏿‍🎓 Students will see themselves reflected in what they learn through a curriculum rich in Black history, community stories, and culturally relevant instruction.

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05/01/2026

Today we celebrate 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 by honoring the incredible leaders at our four partner schools! 🎉

Thank you to the principals at Maxfield Elementary, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐄. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, St. Paul City School, and Saint Peter Claver Catholic School for the dedication 🤝, vision ✨, and heart ♥ you bring to your students every single day.

Your leadership shapes brighter futures, and we're so grateful for the partnership!