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If you or someone you know is a New American who needs support, please reach out to us at WelcomeMN@wearealight.org or leave a voicemail at 612-488-7824.
⟶ Whether you're a potential client or just curious about our work, reach out to US Enterprise Co-Directors Jane Stockman or Stacy Barnes at WelcomeMN@WeAreAlight.org to start the conversation.
⟶ Stop by and get to know us – it's one of the best ways to understand our work and meet the people behind it. AlexK@wearealight.org is a great place to start; she'll point you to the right person, whether you want to hear about the displacement journey, a recent field visit, or what it's like to walk alongside refugee communities day to day.
⟶ We love to share our space! Need a place to gather, create, or connect? Alight’s flexible workshop and meeting spaces include: hybrid meeting capabilities, multiple breakout rooms, welcoming, community-centered environment, and more!
Reach out to Alex at Admin@WeAreAlight.org for more information or to reserve the space.
When Isnino visited Alight's Minneapolis Hub for employmentsupport, she didn't expect to leave with books for her children and a feweveryday essentials. But that's exactly what Alight’s new Free Market is for. Newcomer families visiting the Hub are invited to fill areusable bag with whatever they need – personal care products, children'sbooks, socks, water bottles, soccer balls, and more. The Free Market was madepossible through a partnership with Welcome.US.
During Art-A-Whirl – the largest annual open studio art tour in the United States, our Minneapolis Hub was transformed into a vibrant gallery filled with art works donated by artists from Minnesota and around the world. Between May 15-17 2026 we welcomed thousands of visitors, who came to purchase art, and to hear the stories behind it. Every piece sold helped support displaced families – from neighbors rebuilding their lives in Minnesota to communities across the globe navigating displacement with courage and resilience.
Alight’s Minneapolis Hub is a place where neighbors, supporters and newcomer families connect and community is built. This is where volunteers are contributing their time and their hearts: packing supplies, welcoming families, delivering groceries, and creating moments of connection that truly matter. As Laura, one of the volunteers, shared: “In the midst of this sad and heavy time, it just feels good to be together. There is this kind of hopefulness around the fact that people are showing up for each other and finding ways to support”
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Alight is proud to partner with funders in advancing economic opportunity and belonging for New Americans across Minnesota
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Stand with refugee families across Minnesota as they recover from recent immigration enforcement actions. This page brings together essential resources, ways to get support, and opportunities to take action.
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For Teresa and RJ Devick, giving has never been an abstract idea. It has been a way of living – woven into their marriage, their work, and their family. “The one thing RJ and I have always had in common – sometimes the only thing,” Teresa laughed, “is that our values are based on sharing what we have and helping others. We’ve been very blessed in life, and this is how we give back.”
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In honor of World Refugee Week, we asked our Minnesota community in the Twin Cities to share their favorite immigrant and refugee-owned businesses and/or artists, writers, chefs and more. Here's what they shared!
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On World Mental Health Day, Alight considers the importance of support for displaced people to heal and rebuild their lives after enduring violence and hardship.
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Hasinat’s journey from Kabul to Minnesota is a story of resilience. Fleeing the Taliban, her family faced hardships. In the U.S., With Alight’s support, she found community and strength in Minnesota. Her story highlights hope and determination, reflecting the positive impact of Alight's programs in fostering vibrant communities for Afghan newcomers.
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Yuliia's journey from Bakhmach, Ukraine, to Boston exemplifies resilience and strength. Despite the war's devastation, she found hope and security through Alight’s Jobs Pathway Program.
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A family of five is ready for a fresh start in Boston and grateful for newcomer support upon arrival.
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