Get involved

Stay connected on Slack

Slack is a web-based “workspace” app that Sustain Saint Paul’s members use to communicate with each other between meetings, especially about ongoing advocacy projects we’re working on. If you’d like to get more involved with our work, or simply stay connected with other members between meetings, joining our Slack workspace is the best way to do that. Email us and we will add you!

Join a Volunteer Organizing Committee

Sustain Saint Paul has six grassroots Volunteer Organizing Committees that shape the work we do. These committees are open to all, volunteer-led, and an excellent way to stand alongside your neighbors and take action on the issues YOU care about. Most committees have a public meeting at least once/month, which you can find on our calendar. Learn more about each committee below -

Purpose:
Shape the future of our neighborhoods through smart, equitable development & zoning policy.
What You’ll Do:
● Advocate for abundant, affordable housing and diverse housing types.
● Weigh in on zoning, land use, and large development projects.
● Engage with neighbors and city staff on revitalization efforts.
● Current focus areas: Traditional District Zoning, Land Value Tax, Ward Specific Housing & Development projects, etc.
Purpose:
Advance low-carbon transportation options, street safety, and accessible mobility.
What You’ll Do:
● Advocate for bike lanes, safer streets, and improved transit.
● Host events and campaigns around street design, pedestrian safety, and traffic calming.
● Build connections with city agencies and neighborhood groups.
● Current focus areas: Summit Ave Bike Lane, West 7th BRT, I-94, light rail, etc.
Purpose:
Strengthen climate resilience, greenspace, and local food systems right here in our neighborhoods.
What You’ll Do:
● Support community gardens and local food distribution projects.
● Advocate for green infrastructure, clean air and water, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
● Help advance neighborhood climate action plans.
● Current focus areas: Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), franchise fees, air/water quality, geothermal, food access, co-op groceries.
Purpose:
Revitalize downtown & the unique challenges facing the area.
What You’ll Do:
● Partner with other neighborhood councils, business associations, and city agencies.
● Activate underused spaces like parks and vacant storefronts.
● Focus on business vacancies, residential conversions, and other pressing downtown needs.
Purpose:
Ensure every Saint Paul ward is represented so neighborhood-specific needs and stories are brought to the table.
What You’ll Do:
● Map out who’s connected where and strengthen relationships within each ward.
● Build partnerships with other neighborhood groups and local organizations.
● Recruit and mentor new neighborhood leaders who want to get involved.
● Host one-to-ones and community meetings to identify local issues — from housing to street safety — that might otherwise be missed.
Purpose:
Keep Sustain Saint Paul going strong through fundraising and supporting community-building events.
What You’ll Do:
● Coordinate annual giving campaigns and sustaining donor drives.
● Assist in organizing events like our annual picnic, social mixers, and other gatherings.
● Bring your skills — grant writing, donor outreach, event planning — or learn new ones!