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- EIN 26-3217384
- 701-746-8233
- 600 Demers Ave. Ste. 406A Grand Forks ND 58201 USA
- www.gfcoalition.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Human Services, Immigration
Mission: The Global Friends Coalition has three primary goals: •Support Refugees (New Americans) to become more fluent in English. •Support New Americans to become more connected, engaged, and contributing members of their new communities. •Support the Greater Grand Forks community to actively embrace its New American residents.
Results: http://www.gfcoalition.org/news.html Each year, GFC hosts or co-hosts a number of community events, including a community-refugee picnic, a large World Refugee Day fair held at the Town Square during the Farmers Market, a Deepawali festival, and international nights at the University of North Dakota. GFC also honors requests from community groups to make presentations at its gatherings to better educate their members. In addition, GFC partners with dozens of local organizations on projects aimed at supporting New Americans.
Target demographics: Refugee and New American youth and adults
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200
Geographic areas served: Grand Forks, ND
Programs: Family Mentors and Adult Literacy Program, Resilient Youth Program, Community Outreach and Advocacy Program