In recent years, national and regional attention has been given to the negative impacts of transportation policies and freeway expansions from the 1960’s. Minnesota – and the Rondo community is quickly gaining international and national attention, because of the herculean efforts of the long-time resident and advocate, Marvin Roger Anderson, and the RCR Team. As the Founder and Board Chair of ReConnectRondo Mr. Anderson’s drive to leverage the “land bridge” as a source of restoration for “new” hope, imagination, and economic opportunity has led to miraculous growth and support. This includes a list of activities and accomplishments that demonstrate that “it’s more than a bridge” for the Rondo community – and the former loss of more than 600 homes and 300 businesses, will be restored.
Community investment is our highest priority. Everything we do must be of service to the community. Each funder, donor, and sponsor plays a critical role in our development as an organization as well as our ability to serve our community. $470,000 was invested into the Rondo community in 2017.
CURRENT GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knight Foundation • $99,500 | Year 1 | 2016 – 2017
CSP – Cultural Star • $29,500 | 2017 – 2018
St. Paul | Bigelow Foundations • $150,000 | 2017 – 2018
MET Council • $26,000 | 2017 – 2018
CSPRCPHD (HIA Grant) • $15,000 | 2017 – 2018
Bush Foundation (CIG) • $210,000 | 2017 – 2019
Mardag Foundation • $75,000 | 2018 – 2019
Without strategic alliances, our uphill climb would become an impossible journey. We are proud to partner with the following organizations:
AGENCY PARTNERS
City of Saint Paul (CSP)
CSP – Planning & Economic Development
Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Transportation
MNDOT – Community Connections
MNDOT – Rethinking I-94 Project
Ramsey County
Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health
SPONSORS
Urban Land Institute
Urban Land Institute – Minnesota
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS
African American Leadership Forum (AALF)
Aurora Saint Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation
Breck School (Prentice Basten)
Friendly Streets Initiative
Frogtown Neighborhood Association
Model Cities
Ramsey County Rondo Avenue, Inc.
Summit-University Planning Council
United States Department of Transportation
WS-3 Enterprises & Associates, LLC.
(www.WS-3.com)
Coleman Strategic, LLC.
CRAVE Catering
DBS Sound Entertainment
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Hyatt Place Saint Paul Downtown
Kreative Eye Design
(www.KreativeEyeDesign.com)
Minneapolis Television Network
Penumbra Theatre
Tapestry Restaurant
Union Depot
Zamaya Delicious Catering & Events