Rooted in community, rising together.
Since 1980, Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC) has advanced cultural and economic opportunity to build thriving communities in Rondo, Frogtown, and Summit-University neighborhoods.
45 years of service
Since our founding, Aurora St. Anthony has addressed systemic inequities while honoring the cultural significance of the historically Black Rondo neighborhood. We’ve received national recognition for our work, including the EPA’s Environmental Justice Award (2010), NAACP’s Economic Sustainability Award (2015, and the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s Honor Award for Western U Plaza (2016).
Driven by community-centered leadership and relentless advocacy, ASANDC continues to develop positive relationships and enhance quality of life through affordable housing, economic development, and community engagement.
Programs & Initiatives
youth and elder programs
The Legacy Scholars Institute is a three-generation learning and leadership program that equips Black families with tools in financial education, civic storytelling, cultural healing, and wealth planning — ensuring that community wisdom and family leadership are passed down.
renter financial health
ProsperSt. Paul is a renter wealth-building initiative focused on increasing emergency savings, reducing economic precarity, essential tenant training, holistic financial education (including mindset shifts from scarcity to abundance), and advocating for system-level changes such as rent payment credit reporting.
Workforce development
Workforce Forward prepares Black and Brown residents for careers in the skilled trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) and general contracting, while also introducing tech and digital tools as part of a broader strategy to close the employment gap.
Upcoming events
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Rooted & Rising: 45 Year anniversary celebration
Thursday, October 23 · 5:30 - 7:30pm CDT
Join us as we celebrate 45 years of Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC) serving St. Paul.
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Rest to Rise: A Radical Pause with Ms. Black Sabbatical
Saturday, January 24, 2026· 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Join us for an intentional pause to remember our worth, regulate our nervous systems, and set values-aligned intentions so we lead strong.
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Legacy Labs
Spring 2026
Legacy Scholars is a pilot initiative that honors the enduring legacy of the Rondo community by engaging youth, adults, and elders in a collaborative learning and leadership journey.
Help us invest in the future of Rondo, Frogtown, and Summit-University.
