Schools + Services

Avalon School – A small, tuition-free public charter school for students in grades 6-12 with focus on Project-Based Learning, a model which empowers our students to explore their passions. 700 Glendale St. avalonschool.org

Hamline Midway Coalition – Covering the area of the Zone east of Cleveland Ave., HMC develops and supports resident-led initiatives in community-building, transportation, economic development, and neighborhood development. HMC has initiated the Midway Investment Cooperative. hamlinemidway.org

HOURCAR – A local nonprofit carsharing program offering hub-based vehicles (available from 30 minutes to 3 days) and Evie Carshare, a one-way, free-floating, all-electric network in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. More at hourcar.org

Jennings Community School – Providing learner-directed experiences and mentoring relationships for success in school and life. 2455 University Ave W. jenningsclc.org

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits - Located in the Zone at Raymond Station. minnesotanonprofits.org

Minnesota School of Bartending – Train behind-the-bar and learn hands-on from professional instructors at this family-owned business at 2426 University Ave W. mnschoolofbartending.com

Move Minnesota - A nonprofit dedicated to building a movement to demand transportation that protects our climate, our families, and our future. movemn.org

Park Bugle - Free community newspaper with news, events, ideas, and opinions covering the CEZ, Saint Anthony Park, Como Park neighborhoods, and the cities of Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. parkbugle.org

Saint Anthony Park Banks - Sunrise Banks (2300 Como Ave)

Saint Anthony Park Churches (Faith Communities) - The Church of Saint Cecelia (2327 Bayless Place); St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church (2323 Como Ave); St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ (2129 Commonwealth Ave); Centennial United Methodist Church (2200 W Hillside Ave.); and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (2136 Carter Ave).

Saint Anthony Park Community Council (District 12) – Covering the majority of the Zone as well as North St. Anthony Park, SAPCC addresses topics that enhance quality of life, strengthen vitality, and ensure the effectiveness of city government. sapcc.org

Saint Paul Public Schools – Home to Saint Paul’s Student Placement Center, Early Childhood Screening, and admin offices, at the corner of  Cleveland and 2102 University Ave W. More at spps.org

U.S. Post Office – Incoming and outgoing mail, PO boxes, money orders, and stamps, with limited public hours, at 2334 University Ave W at Raymond Station.

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The Zone is home to hundreds of nonprofit and mission-based organizations, all doing good work to make a difference in our communities.

While we can’t name them all, we hope you will consider donating your time and/or resources to support the organizations that align with your interests — biking and transit, social justice, mental health, environment, education, affordable housing, and more. You’ll be glad you did!