Community

Advancing Careers and Employment (ACE)

The ACE Program is a youth employment program that offers young people 16-24 paid summer internship and professional development experience.

Affordable Housing

A wide range of housing types is the bedrock of a healthy and livable community. Safe and stable housing can provide security that allows kids to do better in school and people to thrive. Hopkins provides a variety of housing options with opportunities for people in all stages of life.

Building Safer Communities Micro Grants

Community Connectors

Community Connector are ambassadors to the Spanish and Somali community and help the City of Hopkins facilitate and build relationships between these populations.

Community Photo Contest

Show us your best shot of Hopkins in the City's community photo contest.

Community Resources

Use this guide to find community resources in the greater Hopkins area.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In Hopkins, 38.4 percent of the community is made up of people of color and an estimated 34 different languages are spoken throughout the City. Hopkins is not only racially diverse, but also socio-economically diverse and unique.

Fair Housing

Federal housing policies assure equal access to rental and homeownership opportunities for everyone.

Health & Safety

Learn how to have an active living and how to prevent fires.

Hopkins Community Connection Project

The Community Connection Project aims to collect resident thoughts and experiences relating to equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Hopkins Digital Access Initiative

The Hopkins Digital Access Initiative is an external group working to plan for a future where every Hopkins community member has the digital tools, skills, and support to thrive in today’s connected world.

Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative

Find information about donating or signing up for the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative.

Neighborhoods

Strong neighborhoods add to Hopkins' small town atmosphere and help to keep the city a safe place to live.

Nuisances

A nuisance is an activity that affects the right of an individual to enjoy the use of a specified property.

Pets

Pets add companionship, loyalty, pleasure, and sheer fun to your life. The City of Hopkins regulates pets so that everyone can enjoy animals safely and without annoyance.

Renting

Rental property makes up approximately 60 percent of Hopkins' housing.

Sustainability

Learn about City of Hopkins sustainability efforts.

Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Hopkins and community organizations rely on volunteers to help provide many services.