FIRE's success lies in its collaborative power. Our partners are an indispensable part of FIRE's ability to provide services and support to learners, volunteers, and to the community. Their generous donations of space, training resources, and materials are gratefully acknowledged.
Meet Our Partners
Central Presbyterian Church
"Central has long cared about partnerships with people of other religions and we would be honored and blessed to have people of other religions feel welcome here in this church." – Pastor David Colby
Through the generosity of Central Presbyterian Church, located at 500 Cedar Street in downtown St. Paul, FIRE has found its home. In addition to providing three classrooms, two nursery rooms, and an office for FIRE to use, Central and its members also volunteer as tutors, serve as board members, and offer support in a variety of other capacities.
http://www.cpcstpaul.org
Martha's Closet
Martha's Closet is a free clothing program, sponsored by Central Presbyterian Church, which assists women in transition with the clothing they need to successfully build their lives and careers. Clothing donations in all sizes are accepted, but petite and plus sizes are most needed.
Martha's Closet Brochure (PDF)
http://www.cpcstpaul.org/partners.html
The Minnesota Literacy Council
The Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy throughout the state of Minnesota. MLC offer literacy services for: adults and at-risk children, native-born citizens and recent immigrants, and urban and rural residents
http://www.themlc.org
Hands On Twin Cities
FIRE is an affiliate of Hands On Twin Cities. Hands On Twin Cities matches potential volunteers with opportunities in the Twin Cities area and provides volunteer management, training, and consultation for program managers in local nonprofit, corporate, and government organizations. Established in 1919 to foster a strong local community through volunteer action, Hands On Twin Cities is the oldest and one of the most comprehensive volunteer centers in the country.
http://www.handsontwincities.org
Macalester College
Macalester College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college which emphasizes academic excellence in the context of internationalism, diversity, and a commitment to service. Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has maintained standards for scholarship equivalent to those of the finest colleges in the country in a context of high ethical standards and social concerns.
http://www.macalester.edu
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House is a multicultural, multilingual community center with programming for all ages and all people. Neighborhood House fulfills its mission by providing programs and services to individuals and families through emergency assistance, long-term social assistance, youth activities, family enrichment, culturally specific education and empowerment initiatives, AmeriCorps and Youth Works, scholarships for graduating high school students and adult heads of household, and seniors programming, including home-delivered meals, Asian Meals on Wheels, and Home Share.
http://www.neighb.org
AFFIRM (Alliance for Fair Federal Immigration Reform)
FIRE is a partner of AFFIRM, a coalition of immigrant groups, religious and labor organizations, lawyers and legal services, advocacy organizations, and businesses that work together to advocate for fair, respectful, and protective immigration legislation and policy at the local, state, and federal level.
http://www.osjspm.org/AFFIRM