TURNING WALLS INTO WELCOME
​DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR NEW FAMILIES

Help turn Walls into Welcome by supporting furnishing apartments for refugee families resettling in the Greater Grand Forks community through Global Friends Coalition.

You can make a difference by donating items from our wishlist!

Click here to visit our Amazon wishlist and purchase household items to help a newly resettled family
​or make a monetary donation to our resettlement fund here

BEGINNER ENGLISH CLASS

English Class
Mondays
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
United Lutheran Church (324 Chestnut St)

No pre-registration required - simply show up!

Join us for our weekly beginner English class on Mondays at 4:30pm. The class is intended for beginner English learners.
Children can remain with their parent(s).

INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH CLASS

Intermediate Current Events Class 
Wednesdays
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Classes held virtually on Zoom

You need to register in order to get the Zoom Link (call 701-746-8233 or email [email protected])

This class uses a newspaper called, "Easy English News" and covers current events, plus a variety of topics. You must be able to read, write, and speak English to join. 

ENGLISH HELP & MENTORING​

Are you looking for a mentor, tutor, or friend for the family? We can help! Fill out our form and we will be in contact with you within the next couple of days.

Request Now

WHAT WE DO

EDUCATE

New Americans through English and citizenship classes, and the broader community through conversations, presentations, and events.

EMPOWER

New Americans through mentorship, leadership, and community involvement opportunities.

EMBRACE

New Americans by fostering a more welcoming, equitable, and accessible community through outreach and advocacy. Photo by Andrea Bisenius/Busy Bee Photography​.