Instead of building housing projects, Hope Community is building a strong community in a neighborhood that was once devastated. Alongside hundreds of units of affordable housing spread across multiple buildings, we created safe, healthy spaces and where people can gather, play, learn and lead.

Hope’s offices and community center are in one of the South Quarter buildings at the intersection of Portland and Franklin Avenues in Minneapolis. Other buildings house two neighborhood businesses that serve the community—a quality childcare center and a market. Neighbors have the opportunity to grow healthy, local foods in our three community gardens that now add up to 7,500 square feet of growing space. Other indoor and outdoor community spaces are located across our properties.

Where residents now gather, relationships flourish and community life is regained. Each of our unique spaces contributes to our vision for a strong, healthy community.

Renting Community Spaces

We have various community spaces for rent at Hope for trainings, conventions, classes, and other needs. Please fill out this form if you are interested in renting a community space and someone will be in touch with you within the next business day: Hope Community Space Rental Inquiry

  • The Gallery Classroom (15-20 people): $35.00 / hour
  • Tech Center Loft (25-30 people): $45.00 / hour
  • The Commons Area (75-85 people): $65.00 / hour

Further Information

Availability: The spaces are available 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Rooms can be rented outside of normal office hours for an additional cost of $35.
Security Deposit: A security deposit of $100 is required in advance of the reservation date. This will be returned to you in a timely manner after the event concludes and the Facilities Coordinator ensures no damages were incurred.
Food and Drink: We do not provide food or drink but you are able to bring any of that with you. Alcohol requires prior approval and all leftovers need to be taken with you at the end of the event.
Audio/visual equipment: There is a projector with a screen and speakers in the Commons space but we do not have equipment in the other spaces. Please confirm the need of a microphone in advance.
Wifi: There is wifi that guests can access in all spaces. The password will be posted in the rooms.
Bathrooms and Accessibility: There are men’s and women’s multi-stall bathrooms off the Commons space, also next door to the Gallery space. We support people using whichever bathroom they are more comfortable with. There are no bathrooms connected to the Tech Center Loft, but the same multi-stall bathrooms are accessed via an elevator or stairs.
All rooms are accessible by wheelchair.
Walkthroughs: The building manager will be available for an in-person meeting with the requester, if necessary, to discuss room requirements and set-up.