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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
You're Invited - Grand Opening of Golden Thyme Presents: Sammy's Avenue Eatery and Gravy Babies
On October 31st Golden Thyme Presents: Sammy's Avenue Eatery and Gravy Babies is hosting its official Grand Opening Event! The cafe will open as usual at 8 am and the first 100 customers will receive coupons for $5 off their next purchase from either Sammy's or Gravy Babies. The press event will begin at noon. We hope to see you there! 
Rondo CLT in Community
Soft Launch of Golden Thyme Presents: Sammy's Avenue Eatery and Gravy Babies
On October 2nd, Sammy's Avenue Eatery opened its doors for the first time in St. Paul! The first anchor tenant at Golden Thyme Presents, Sammy's Avenue Eatery will be open M-F from 8 am - 3 pm. As mentioned above, we will be hosting a Grand Opening Press Conference on October 31st and we would love to see you there! 

Later in the week, Gravy Babies had its soft opening as well. Members of the community gathered to enjoy some delicious soul food and learn more about the collaboration between Rondo Community Land Trust, Sammy's Avenue Eatery, and Gravy Babies. Gravy Babies will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-6pm. 
Minnesota Community Land Trust Coalition Conference
The Minnesota Community Land Trust Coalition (MNCLTC) hosted its annual conference this past week. From October 10th through 12th, Coalition members, CLT's from across the country, and other organizations interested in learning more about the model gathered to hear from speakers who touched on various issues and topics relevant to community land trusts. All six of Rondo CLT's staff showed up to the conference to represent the organization and take the opportunity to learn from others. Coco (Deputy Director) gave a presentation on the commercial land trust model, Damon (Senior Housing Program Manager) spoke about strategies for better connecting with and developing programing for emerging communities and cultures, and Mikeya Griffin (Executive Director and Chair of the Coalition) gave several talks, including a bus tour of our work along Selby Avenue in the Rondo neighborhood! We had a great time.
Rondo CLT's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Get your tickets! It is Rondo CLT's 30th Anniversary and we are celebrating in style. Join us on the evening of November 15th at TPT Studios in downtown St. Paul for an evening you won't forget! Featuring a 4-course tasting menu by celebrity chef Terry John Zila and performances by the Sounds of Blackness, T. Michael Rambo, and Jamecia Bennett, we will be toasting Rondo CLT's past, present, and future. We will also be honoring Mayor Melvin Carter and our past and present board members. To learn more about the event, watch our special Soft Launch video. 
Sponsor our Event
To make this event a success, we need your support. Click here to learn how you can help us as we celebrate 30 years of progress – and lay the groundwork for many decades more. Can't sponsor, but don't want to miss the party? Order a ticket during our Pre-Sale which is going on now or let us know you'd like to volunteer! 

Thank you so much to our sponsors: Family Housing Fund, Xcel Energy, Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, US Bank, Wells FargoCity & County Credit Union, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, ABC Realty, Watson Forsburg Co., Bremer Bank, Old National Bank
Shared Ownership Learning Series 
Beginning tomorrow, we are launching a Learning Series in partnership with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers. The series, which will include three workshops over three months, will bring participants up to speed on shared ownership and will focus specifically on cooperative models. Our goal is to build a cooperative future in Rondo and beyond. The content is geared to community residents who would like to engage and take on a role in the work. Our first session is tomorrow and we only have 2 registration spots left but we will be hosting two more sessions in November and December! You don't need to attend the first session to attend the others. RSVP here.  
Residential Program Update
We are excited to share that participation is increasing tremendously for our homebuyer education classes. Between our orientations, which occur every other Wednesday, and our first-time homebuyer education course, participation has increased over 400%. This is exciting as we are committed to closing the homeownership gap and making homeownership possible for everyone. Check out our calendar here to register for an upcoming orientation. 
First-Time Homebuyer Education Class
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 4th from 9 am - 5pm we will be hosting a First Time Home Stretch Course. Hosted by Damon Mason, Rondo CLT's Housing Program Manager, and CAPI USA, this course will provide a deep dive into the home buying process, exploring financing and downpayment assistance, and how to buy a home. There is no cost to attend but registration is required and space is limited. To register, follow this link
Follow Us on Social Media
Rondo CLT is growing and so is our presence online! Make sure you click on our Facebook and LinkedIn below to follow us so that you stay up to date on everything we have going on. 
Please Consider Supporting our Work 
 
Rondo CLT builds community wealth and neighborhood stability through the development and stewardship of perpetually affordable homeownership opportunities, rental housing, commercial space, and other community assets.

Each new property that enters the community land trust starts a cycle of affordability for generations of low to moderate income earning families and local small business owners. Your donation makes all of this possible. Thank you.


Donate here.

Interested in becoming a CLT homeowner?

Attending a Rondo CLT Orientation is the first step in the application process. Orientations happen every other week on Wednesdays at noon. Click the link below for additional information and to register for an orientation today!

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