KNOW YOUR RIGHTS / CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS

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Please note:
Until further notice, due to the federal pause on refugee resettlement, we are unable to accept donations of furniture or household items.

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UPDATE ON REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

The Trump administration's indefinite refugee ban and stop work orders have had a devastating impact on tens of thousands of refugee families and communities across the country and around the world. There were many refugees booked for travel, having passed all of their security and health checks, who have not been able to come to the United States. The Trump administration is hoping to bring in approximately 1,000 White South Africans, known as Afrikaners.

The administration has dramatically increased funding to Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) for detention centers and eliminated limits on the detention of immigrant children – likely resulting in the indefinite detention of tens of thousands of immigrant families. 

What does this mean for Global Friends? Unfortunately we have not resettled a single refugee since Trump took office. We resettled just 32 refugees in Fiscal Year 2025 before all refugee resettlement was halted across the nation. We have suspended taking in any donations of household items. People from all over, with different immigration statuses, come to us for help understanding their legal standing.

We need volunteers to step up and work with families and individuals. And, we encourage you to give a gift to help us with our welcoming work. Global Friends Coalition remains committed to welcoming and supporting New Americans in Greater Grand Forks.

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MONTHLY GATHERINGS

Monthly Gatherings
1st Monday of the Month
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
United Lutheran Church (324 Chestnut St)

No pre-registration required - simply show up!

Monthly gatherings from May-August 2025 will be held at United Lutheran Church from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Activities for families will be prepared. Snacks will be available. ​

INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH CLASS

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

If interested, contact us at
701-746-8233 or email [email protected] to register and learn what day(s) classes will be held. 

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​.