ReConnect Rondo

ReConnect Rondo was honored to join community members, families, partners, and local leaders at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza.

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, reflect on our shared history, and honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities. It was inspiring to see neighbors come together in a space that holds such deep significance to the legacy of Rondo.

Events like these remind us that preserving history, strengthening community connections, and investing in future generations are all essential parts of the work ahead.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us and to the organizers, volunteers, performers, and vendors who helped make the celebration possible.

Together, we continue building a future rooted in remembrance, restoration, and opportunity.

The conversation continues tomorrow.

Join ReConnect Rondo for our upcoming Get In The Know! Webinar as we share findings from the Entrepreneurship Feasibility Study and discuss what it takes to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rondo and Saint Paul.

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, community member, or simply interested in the future of Rondo, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

📅 June 23 | 1:00-2:00 pm
💻 Register here: https://rcr.fyi/sVHGx

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and uplift Black history, culture, and community.

Happy Juneteenth from ReConnect Rondo. ❤️💛💚

May we continue building a future rooted in justice, opportunity, and collective prosperity.

We’re hitting the doors in Rondo—and we need your help!

We're launching a community door-knocking campaign to connect with neighbors, share updates, and listen directly to the voices that continue to shape this work.

This is a hands-on way to show up for the neighborhood, build relationships, and be part of the movement to reconnect Rondo block by block.

📍 Rondo, Saint Paul
🗓️ July 14-16th
👟 Training + materials provided
👕 And yes—you’ll get a free Rondo t-shirt for joining the team

Bring your energy, your care, and your commitment to community.

Sign-up here: https://rcr.fyi/oamuZ

For more than 70 years, the Rondo community has lived with the lasting impacts of I-94. Today, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to study solutions that could reconnect neighborhoods, restore community connections, and create new opportunities for future generations.

MnDOT is currently evaluating four alternatives for the corridor, and all four could accommodate a land bridge.

Moving forward with this process means continuing the research, community engagement, and planning needed to make informed decisions about the future of Rondo and the entire corridor.

A stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem doesn't happen by accident—it happens through community, collaboration, and investment.

Join us next week for our Get In The Know! Webinar as we share findings from the Entrepreneurship Feasibility Study and discuss opportunities to support entrepreneurs, create workforce pathways, and build long-term community wealth in Rondo.

Be part of the conversation.

📅 One week away | June 23rd
💻 Register today | https://rcr.fyi/A43Xs

We're hiring!

ReConnect Rondo is seeking a full-time Grant Writer to join our team and help advance a community-led vision for restorative development in Rondo.

This role will be instrumental in securing and managing the funding that supports our work to reconnect the historic Rondo neighborhood, promote equitable development, and strengthen a thriving African American Cultural Enterprise District.

We're looking for a skilled writer and organized project manager with experience in grant writing, grants management, and funder reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to leveraging their expertise to create lasting community impact.

If you're passionate about supporting transformative, community-centered work and want to contribute to a nationally recognized effort focused on equity, healing, and revitalization, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Saint Paul, Minnesota

Apply today: https://rcr.fyi/XnUZz