Who we are

In 1993, Fargo - Moorhead metro area leaders held several forums to identify community issues needing urgent attention. It was determined that the community needed to embrace its increasing ethnic diversity and assist diverse populations in overcoming barriers to community participation. Consequently, a cultural diversity project was established in 1994 with programs to increase understanding on diversity and inclusiveness, and in turn develop a permanent system-wide framework aimed at celebrating the ever increasing cultures of the community and reduce racial, social and economic disparities.

A project development team was formed to develop the mission and long term goals; to coordinate involvement with key stakeholders in the community; and to seek funding for the project. Consequently, Cultural Diversity Resources (CDR) was incorporated in 1998, as a 501 © 3 tax exempt non-profit organization. CDR serves the Fargo/Moorhead metro area, Cass County in North Dakota, and Clay County in Minnesota.

Since 1994, Cultural Diversity Resources (CDR) has served as an intercultural bridge to connect diverse communities.

With growing multi-cultural populations our goals are to inform, educate and assist everyone, increase financial literacy and connections among communities, and create opportunities by eliminating barriers to community participation.

We work with all ethnically diverse populations in the area and help them be more self-sufficient, at both personal and professional levels.

CDR’s programs range from certified bilingual interpretative services, job readiness, and Financial Literacy education impacting the Fargo-Moorhead metro area.

Cultural Diversity Resources started as a proactive regional diversity initiative to address the challenges and opportunities of increased cultural and ethnic diversity in Cass County, North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. Today we work with all ethnicities and educate them on the importance of Financial Literacy, helping them achieve a better quality of life.

CDR has partnered with several other non profits for this purpose, and with AmeriCorps through the sponsorship of their VISTA Program, and is the fiscal agent for SEED as a community partner.

Changing Faces, Changing Futures, Enriching Lives

Cultural Awareness

Our cross cultural taskforce organizes community forums and meetings to understand challenges and share ideas. Together, they identify overlaps or gaps in services to better align resources, and promote a more equitable frame for civic engagement.

Resources

Providing the community with economic and productive resources that we identify as self sufficiency needs with referrals, vouchers and online applications.

Programs

Families and individuals are provided opportunities for education, job training, counseling and other forms of social service assistance, so they can obtain skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.