Gender Justice

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota (VSSMN) is a direct service organization dedicated to supporting low-income families, newly arrived immigrants, and refugees. Annually, VSSMN reaches approximately 12,000 program participants, primarily serving the Vietnamese community along with individuals from various other backgrounds, including Karen, Burmese, Somali, and Laotian populations. The organization's mission is to maintain the identity of Minnesota's Vietnamese community while addressing essential economic, educational, and health needs of refugees and immigrants. VSSMN offers free ESL classes that focus on digital learning and career readiness, aiming to empower students to thrive in their new community and secure employment. Generated from the website

Hunger Solutions Minnesota is dedicated to ending hunger and ensuring food security for all residents of Minnesota. By supporting food distribution programs, advocating for sound public policy, and educating stakeholders about hunger issues, the organization works to connect resources with those in need. Recently, Hunger Solutions Minnesota has joined forces with The Food Group, enhancing their capacity to provide fresh, culturally-connected food and training for farmers markets and emerging farmers. This partnership aims to improve local and national hunger trends through data-driven initiatives and community engagement. Generated from the website