Open Discussion on Community Safety - April 15 & 17
Join in this upcoming open discussion on community safety, with a focus on what's been learned from conversations about safety with people in St Paul ages 13-24. All community members of all ages are welcome to attend!
Session 1: Mon, April 15 | 5:30-7pm | Frogtown Community Center (230 Como Ave)
Session 2: Wed, April 17th | 4-5:30pm | Neighborhood House (179 Robie St E)
This event is hosted by World Youth Connect, the Saint Paul Office of Neighborhood Safety and the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab.
Ward 5 Fair Housing Forum
April is Fair Housing Month. Join Council Vice President Kim at the upcoming a Fair Housing Forum to learn your rights and housing resources:
Tuesday, April 23rd | 6-7:30pm | North Dale Rec Center
Topics to be covered:
• Know your rights – renters/tenants
• Information on new tenant protection laws
• Resources for homeownership
• Ways the City can support you
More fair housing resources information online at stpaul.gov.
PCIARC Annual Summit
The Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) is the City’s community oversight board for allegations of police misconduct.
Get Involved
The PCIARC is comprised of Saint Paul residents and is seeking new members! Those interested can apply to join the PCIARC online or email the PCIARC Coordinator, Sierra Cumberland at Sierra.K.Cumberland@ci.stpaul.mn.us for more information.
May 16th PCIARC Annual Summit
The City’s Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission's (PCIARC) Annual Summit will take place on May 16, 2024, 6:00-7:30 at the Rondo Community Library (461 Dale St N).
Please join to learn more about civilian oversight of Saint Paul Police Department and how community members are involved in the filing and review of complaints regarding misconduct of police officers. We'll discuss the complaint review process and data from the 2023 PCIARC Annual Report.
Register for the PCIARC Annual Summit here. Contact the PCIARC Coordinator with any questions or request a language interpreter for the event at CivilianReview@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-8970.
Apply Now for the Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR Programs
 
Applications for Saint Paul’s Neighborhood STAR and Cultural STAR grant programs are open! Apply online by Wednesday, May 15 at 4 pm.
Neighborhood STAR
The Neighborhood STAR program grants fund capital projects in Saint Paul neighborhoods. To be eligible for a STAR grant, an applicant must:
- Be located in or do business in Saint Paul
- Make a capital improvement with an expected life of 7+ years
- Have a project that contributes to the prosperity, cultural diversity, and vitality of Saint Paul neighborhoods
Details on eligibility, application requirements, and the evaluation and selection process are available in the program guidelines. The guidelines are available in English, Spanish, Hmong/Hmoob, Somali, and Karen.
A virtual pre-proposal workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. to provide program information to prospective applicants (click this link to join).
Have questions? Contact the Neighborhood STAR staff at PED-NeighborhoodStar@stpaul.gov.
Cultural STAR
The Cultural STAR program grows Saint Paul's economy by strengthening the arts and cultural sector and supporting downtown as a vital cultural center.
Organizations can apply for grants for special projects, organizational development, or capital projects. Special projects and organizational development work must take place between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, to be eligible for this funding round. For capital projects, the work must happen between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2026.
Attend the virtual information session on Thursday, April 11 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. to learn more about the program and what makes a successful application (click this link to join).
For additional help, contact Cultural STAR staff at PED-CulturalStar@stpaul.gov.
Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan - comment period open!
The official public comment period for the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan document began Monday, March 25 and goes through Friday, April 26. The 90% DRAFT document is posted online at the Engage Saint Paul website, where there is a link for you to post your public comments.
Register for Summer Camps and Parks & Rec Activities
Summer camp and activity registration is now open! Activities are available for all ages, including arts and crafts, sports, fitness, outdoor adventures, nature exploration, games, technology and more! You can also register for Summer Rec Check--it has everything you love about our school-year Rec Check but with a summer twist!
St Paul Public Library Upcoming Events
 
Check out these upcoming library events, including spring break activities for kids and teens, plus Music Mosaic concerts for all ages at sppl.org.
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