08/05/2026
🎤 Meet the experts helping our community build stronger futures!
At the Community Thrives Together Festival, you'll have the opportunity to learn directly from trusted professionals who are passionate about empowering individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and future homeowners.
Our featured workshops include:
🏡 Homeownership Made Simple
Learn from Brian Parker, Broker at The Parker House Group, and Ndidi Ugboajah, Sales Associate at Coldwell Banker Realty, as they share practical guidance on navigating today's housing market, preparing for homeownership, and making confident decisions.
💳 Build Better Credit
Join Margarita Jules and Andrea Lowen of First Bank & Trust to better understand your credit score, what impacts it, and practical steps to strengthen your financial future.
🤝 Healthy Relationships: Setting Boundaries
Florkime Paye, Community Engagement & Communications Leader, will share practical strategies for building healthy relationships through communication, self-awareness, and strong boundaries.
🏢 Connect & Contract: Doing Business with Ramsey County
Hear from Joseph, Victoria, and Tolo from Ramsey County as they discuss contracting opportunities, available resources, and how local businesses can grow through county partnerships.
Families can enjoy the youth zone, bounce house, face painting, balloon art, and other activities while also attending engaging workshops covering finances, homeownership, relationships, parenting, health, employment opportunities, and more.
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 North End Community Center
145 Lawson Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55117
🎟️ Admission is FREE. Registration is required.
👉 Register today: info.caellisassociates.com/communitythrives
