Immigrant and Refugee Resources for St Paul Residents
Ward 5 residents have been reaching out to our office with questions about City policy relating to immigration enforcement and resources for immigrants and refugees. Please check out and share the information and resources below!
City of Saint Paul Resources and Relevant Policies
The City of Saint Paul has immigration-related resources for community members through the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office Immigrant and Refugee Program. The Immigrant and Refugee Program can connect constituents with resources for shelter, food, becoming a citizen, legal help and more. stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
The City of Saint Paul abides by its separation ordinance that makes clear local law enforcement officers are only to uphold local laws in the course of their duties, not federal immigration policies. SPPD cannot and does not cooperate with ICE.
Congressional offices representing Saint Paul
Immigration is a matter of federal policy, and congressional offices are often best positioned to help constituents:
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Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Saint Paul office (651) 224-9191
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Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar
Main office in Minneapolis (612) 727-5220
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Office of Senator Tina Smith
Main office in Saint Paul (651) 221-1016
Key organizations supporting Saint Paul constituents with immigration needs
Sewer Repair & Replacement Grant
Are you a St Paul homeowner in need of a sewer line fix?
Public Works is excited to announce financial assistance for property owners to fix or replace their private sewer lateral. Depending on the location of the residential property, residents could apply for up to $5,000 or $10,000 reimbursements for the work.
This 2025 private property inflow and infiltration grant through the Metropolitan Council offers property owners financial assistance in repairing or replacing their sewer service laterals or disconnecting their foundation drains. Use of the grant money is available on first-come, first-served basis. The amount a property can receive from the grant program is based on the location of the property in the City of Saint Paul.
Check eligibility and specifics at: stpaul.gov/SewerGrant.
Summer 2025 Right Track - Apply by February 28th
The City of Saint Paul partners with employers across industries to provide internships in healthcare, education, youth development, STEM, finance, trades and more, through it's youth jobs training program: Right Track!
Find out if you are eligible for Right Track.
Begin your RightTrack application here.
Application closes 11:59pm on Friday February 28. Please help spread the word to interested young people!
Have and Organization or Business that would love to host a Right Track Intern? Apply here!
Resources for Small Businesses
Calling all St Paul small business owners! Please consider subscribing to the small business resources newsletter, sent out on the second Thursday of every month.
Highlights of this month's newsletter include:
Links to past newsletters can be found at stpaul.gov/smallbiznewsletter.
Read Brave with SPPL
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) launched its annual citywide book club, Read Brave, inviting teens, their families, and community members to read the same young adult book and have brave conversations about issues important to the city.
This year’s book selection is Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor.
“Akata Witch” by Nnedi Okorafor is a young adult Africanfuturism novel that follows the story of Sunny Nwazue, an albino Nigerian-American teen, who is struggling to find her place between her Nigerian roots and her American upbringing. But when she discovers she belongs to a secret world of magic where your worst fault becomes your biggest strength, everything changes.
Residents can get their own copy of “Akata Witch” to keep by stopping by any SPPL location during open hours while supplies last. Print copies, e-books and audiobooks are also available for check-out. A limited supply of book club kits are also available at all library locations. Participating book clubs can sign up for a chance to host Mayor Carter at their book club discussion of “Akata Witch.”
SPPL will also drop books around town at grocery stores, barber shops, parks and other community gathering places.
Expanding on the books, SPPL will host free events that are open to the public March 22-26 throughout libraries in Saint Paul. Events include:
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“Read Brave: The African Art of Healing” on March 22, 2-4 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library: Attendees can step into the world of Akata Witch at this immersive event inspired by the magical city of Leopard Knocks, an alternative world in the book.
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“Read Brave Talk Brave” on March 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rondo Community Library: A panel discussion Nnedi Okorafor and young people from the community, facilitated by Mayor Carter. The event also includes an art exhibit by artists Leeya Rose Jackson and Philipo Dyauli and an opening performance by Kashimana.
Learn more at www.readbrave.org
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