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Life Coaching - Ujamaa Place

490 Concordia Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Eligibility
  • Focus is on African-American men ages 18 - 30 who do not have arson or criminal sexual conduct convictions as an adult. Will serve people of all races.
  • Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Required documents
Application/registration form picture ID Social Security card/number
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday
Application process
Call for information. Public informational sessions daily upon request.
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Trained coaches, who have overcome similar barriers, work with participants to learn to be successful individuals, fathers, employees and citizens through:
  • GED completion
  • Job skills preparation and job search instruction
  • Stable housing assistance
  • Life and empowerment skills instruction such as getting a drivers license, paying child support, money management, parent education
  • Development of individual life plan
  • Mentoring newer participants
  • Remaining drug free with no recent criminal offenses
  • Up to 3 months of continuing relationship after graduation to assure a positive transition
Last Assured
11/05/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Ujamaa Place

Mission is to assist African American men by offering education and skills training to enable them to become productive members of their families and communities.