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From first appointment to final paperwork, here’s how we work — and how to reach us if you need more.
Ask us directlyContact us by phone or email to schedule an intake appointment. We'll meet in your preferred language, understand your situation, and help you start with the program (or combination) that fits. There's no cost to apply and no obligation.
The overwhelming majority of every gift flows directly into programs — translation hours, micro-loan capital, workforce cohorts, and food distribution. Overhead stays lean. Our most recent Form 990 is available on request and publicly filed.
Our staff and contracted interpreters work in English, Somali, Arabic, Swahili, Kurdish, Bengali (Bangla), Hindi, and Urdu — with on-demand access to many more. If you need a language we don't list, ask. We'll find someone.
Redevelopment is underway at 725 Center Avenue in downtown Moorhead, completed in phases as capital is secured — existing portions of the property are already in use while additional commercial, kitchen, and community spaces are renovated. The best way to move it forward is with a gift or a partnership.
Yes — especially if you bring translation, legal, accounting, construction, or mentorship skills. We also take college interns year-round. Tell us what you're good at and a few hours you have free, and we'll match you to real work.
Our programs are rooted in the Fargo–Moorhead region, but we regularly refer families further afield to partner organizations — especially in greater North Dakota and Minnesota. Reach out. If we can't help directly, we likely know who can.
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