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As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp air of fall, I hope you all had the chance to enjoy time with family and friends, taking in the beauty and vibrancy of our community. With September upon us, many of our young people are back in school, and we are reminded of the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow.
This summer was filled with community gatherings, fruitful conversations, and the continued hard work of making Ramsey County a safe and welcoming place for all. Whether it was improving our public spaces, addressing safety along the Green Line, or ensuring our youth have the support they need, I am proud of the efforts we made together. As we move into the fall, let’s continue building on this momentum.
Whether you’re a parent, student, business owner, or community advocate, your role in making our neighborhoods stronger and safer is vital. I remain committed to working alongside you to address the challenges we face and to celebrate our successes. Wishing all students, teachers, and families a successful and enriching school year!
~Rena
County Board Workshops
Most weeks, our County Board meets to discuss specific policy issues and receive updates from County Departments and Service Teams in our Board Workshops.
Workshops and discussions are held on Tuesdays and are open to the public. These take place at the Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse in Suite 220 (2nd floor). You can find the schedule for all upcoming board meetings, workshops, and discussions sessions below.
Recent workshops include: look up all of workshops and place here:
You can access video recordings of the meetings as well as the materials shared by clicking here.
You can watch upcoming workshops live by clicking here.
 Saint Paul Promise hosted their fourth Promise Advocates Cohort at the MLK Rec Center. The Promise Advocates Cohort (PAC) is an opportunity for Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood families to learn and work alongside fellow parents, caregivers, and neighbors to ignite their inherent political power, invest in their capacity as self-advocates, and act on opportunities to create real change grounded in their lived experiences. Families participating in the PAC meet for six sessions, with the final session culminating in a graduation ceremony recognizing participants for the time, insight, and expertise they contributed to the PAC.
Several of my constituents participated in this cohort. I was invited to attend the graduation and share a few words with family participants about the importance of knowing who represents you and how they can now use their advocacy skills to create systems change at all levels of government.
 Rena Moran, Ramsey County Commissioner, District 4, home of the historic Rondo Community; I had an opportunity to speak to attendees. I shared… “The Jazz Fest is a moment for us to come together, celebrate our culture, meet, and greet our neighbors, and have a good time. It reminds me of a big block party. I love it! And the rain did not scare me; I wait every year for this moment. And it was so good to be a part of the festive event!”
 The Selby JazzFest stands as a beacon of what community means- a celebration of culture, unity, and the love of music that binds people together. As JazzFest attendees look forward to the Shelby JazzFest annually, it was clear that the spirit of jazz and community will continue to resonate long after the final note was played.
 During the second community conversation at Hallie Q. Brown, concerns were raised about excessive loitering along the Green Line, particularly at the Dale/University intersection, which was contributing to heightened anxiety and various challenges in the area. The community actively participated in brainstorming activities alongside agencies and stakeholders, working together to discuss solutions. These solutions were focused on partnerships, relationship building and providing the needed resources to address the issue rather than increasing policing.
As a community, we all share a responsibility for the well-being of our neighborhoods. Each of us—residents, businesses, local leaders, and public agencies—plays a vital role in shaping the solutions we need. While our challenges may vary, the common ground we stand on is the desire for safety, opportunity, and growth for all. By working together, acknowledging our individual roles, and committing to shared goals, we can create lasting change that lifts everyone. Collaboration, not isolation, will lead us to the solutions that strengthen our community and ensure a better future for all.
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Bridge to Benefits
Ramsey County provides a large range of services.
Service Centers
Ramsey County has several Service Center locations and five community partner sites that provide Navigator services. A Navigator is a county staff member that helps residents access a wide range of services and programs including financial assistance services, social services, employment assistance, and voter registration.
For more information about the service centers, click here: Service Centers | Ramsey County
To submit a Service Center Navigator Referral Form for yourself or for another person, click here: Service Center Navigators Referral Form | Ramsey County
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
Did you know that we have a site solely dedicated to helping Ramsey County residents in business? Ramsey County Community & Economic Development has a useful Incentives Dashboard that serves as a one-stop spot for grants and funding opportunities across Saint Paul and other Ramsey County cities.
My office has directed several constituents to our Open to Business program, which provides technical assistance and other forms of support to small business owners and entrepreneurs for FREE. At no cost, you can receive help in business plan development, financing projections, city and state licenses, loan packaging, and more! These services are provided in partnership with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, which also offers capital loan services for qualifying businesses.
Sign up to contract with Ramsey County!
The county acquires goods and services through a cost-effective, competitive and fair process accessible to all businesses. The county seeks vendors who share its commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness. Vendors interested in providing goods and/or services to the county and its residents must first register to use DemandStar, an internet purchasing network. DemandStar offers immediate and automatic notification of purchasing opportunities with the county, solicitation documents and results, and prior solicitation information. Subscribing to DemandStar is free.
Bids and RFPs are provided online via DemandStar. View what procurement opportunities are available by visiting our Ramsey County Procurement site.
Questions or comments about doing business with Ramsey County? Contractors, business owners and community members can email or call the Purchasing and Contracting Service Desk and connect directly with our staff.
· Phone: 651-266-PACT (7228) from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
· Email: pachelp@co.ramsey.mn.us
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 Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness or need emergency shelter? Call 651-266-1050 to receive help finding shelter resources.
Mental Health & Crisis
In a crisis? Get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Ramsey County’s mobile crisis team provides stabilization services, de-escalation, crisis intervention, mental health assessments and initial crisis plans.
Walk-in crisis services are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Mental Health Urgent Care.
Under 18 years old? Call the Children's Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878.
Over 18 years old? Call the Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.
Tobacco, Alcohol & Substance Abuse
 Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States, yet more deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by all deaths from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined. (ref) Substance abuse—involving drugs, alcohol, or both—is associated with a range of destructive social conditions, including family disruptions, financial problems, lost productivity, failure in school, domestic violence, child abuse, and crime.
Available in PDF format:
All Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance Abuse fact sheets
Contact Us
Public Health
651-266-2400
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Greetings,
Please see the information below about several RFPs out right now from the DHS Resettlement Programs office.
The Resettlement Programs office is pleased to share several funding opportunities for provision of services as part of Minnesota Resettlement Network Service Collaboratives. Please share these opportunities broadly with your networks.
Please see these links for four (4) published Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Resettlement Network Services:
- Resettlement Network Services Community Workshops RFP
- Resettlement Network Services Employment and Career Supports RFP
- Resettlement Network Services Family Education Supports
- Resettlement Network Services Family Resource Connections
Please watch the DHS Grants and RFPs website for 1 additional RFP that will be published shortly:
- Resettlement Network Services Immigration Legal Services
RESPONDERS’ QUESTIONS
- Responders must submit all questions related to these funding opportunities by email to Tetiana.Banari@state.mn.us.
- Responses to submitted questions will be provided in a question-and-answer document published on https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/ under this Grant Application title.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
- The RPO has issued a Request for Information (RFI) related to Greater MN Regional New American Service Hubs
- Through this RFI, the RPO seeks information from interested stakeholders in the development, design, planning, and competitive contracting for regional New American Services Hubs in Greater Minnesota.
In Community,
Heading Home Ramsey
www.HeadingHomeRamsey.org
HeadingHomeRamsey@co.ramsey.mn.us
Identifying green energy goals
The Energy Advisory Committee (EAC), chaired by JDA Commissioner and Arden Hills City Councilmember Tena Monson, is currently defining goals to support the energy vision set by the JDA last year, which outlines a climate-forward development creating sustainable benefits for the community.
LHB and Ever-Green Energy serve as consultants to the project team. They’re currently working with the committee to review greenhouse gas emission analyses and potential site certification programs.
Adopting actionable green energy goals also reflects the Climate Equity Action Plan adopted by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in April of this year.
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