Programs

One continuous path from arrival to ownership.

Each program can stand on its own — but together they form a pipeline that carries a family from first appointment to thriving future. Every service is offered in-language and at no cost to apply.

Flagship program

Business Incubation

Affordable commercial space, mentorship, and operational support for New American entrepreneurs at the International Market Plaza in Fargo.

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Micro-Lending

Microloans designed to address barriers commonly faced by thin-file and underserved entrepreneurs, including borrowers without established U.S. credit histories — paired with personalized business advising.

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Startup & growth support

Entrepreneurial Training

Connects aspiring entrepreneurs to business startup and growth resources — training, planning, and continuing-education pathways built around real schedules and language levels.

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Mobility & access

Driving to Success

Helps low-income New Americans overcome language barriers to earn their driver's licenses — unlocking reliable transportation, job access, and independence.

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Always available

Documentation Support

Help with forms, job and benefit applications, resumes, and interpretation for non-English speakers — the quieter work that keeps everything else possible.

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Great Plains Food Bank partner

Food Security

In partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank, we help households facing food insecurity with culturally familiar groceries and emergency support.

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Rights & belonging

Immigration & Civic Empowerment

Naturalization application navigation, civic education, document assistance, and referrals to qualified legal providers — plus nonpartisan voter registration and civic education — so New Americans can participate fully in the communities they're building.

IDC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice unless services are provided by an authorized legal-services professional.

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Confidential · multilingual

Behavioral Wellness & Health

Culturally grounded mental-health navigation, peer support circles, and care coordination with local providers — meeting the weight of resettlement with real support.

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Partners & funders, past & present

The partners who make this work possible.

Over the years, these institutions have powered our programs — through grants, partnerships, and shared work. Inclusion reflects past or present support and does not imply a current grant relationship.

Northwest Area Foundation
United Way
Bush Foundation
McKnight Foundation
Headwaters Foundation
FM Area Foundation
Women's Foundation
NALCAB
MN DEED
In development · Moorhead, MN

The Moorhead Cultural Mall is our biggest dream yet.

Redevelopment underway at 725 Center Avenue in downtown Moorhead. The project is being completed in phases as capital is secured, with existing portions of the property already in use while additional commercial, kitchen, and community spaces are renovated.

10
Anchor businesses planned
25+
Full-time jobs generated
~$4M
Project budget
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