PROPOSED COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER
Nigerian Community and Cultural Center
Purpose: As a meeting point and symbol of unity for all Nigerians in Minnesota and to conduct educational and social service programs that will enrich the quality of life of Nigerians in Minnesota and enable them to become productive and contributing members of their new home.
Activities of the center will include but not be limited to the following:
- Provides programs and services that assist new comers to Minnesota to become more adjusted.
- Conducts outreach and education activities to increase public awareness about immigrant issues.
- Promotes civic participation at the local state, and national levels.
- Provides cross-cultural training to service providers on the diverse cultural backgrounds of the clients they work with.
- Translation, Interpretation, and Referral services.
- Cross-cultural youth programs.
- Cultural adjustment services/orientation to new arrivals.
- Hosting events and activities.
