Who We Are
Welcome to CMCEO
Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Center provides Education Training, Housing Support, Career Advancement, Economic Empowerment, Youth Development & Business Development. Our integrated services are a bedrock of economic wellness, health, and social empowerment that impacts our community.
Since 2015, we have been helping individuals and families who lack access to resources for employment, housing, and economic empowerment get the services they need. CMCEO supports nearly 10,000 people annually.
Our Mission
CMCEO mission is to support, and empower Central Minnesota Refugee and Immigrant Communities through service and advocacy.
Our Vision
Integrate immigrant community through economic stability, equity, culture, advocacy, and helping build bridges between communities.
What We Do
CMCEO PROGRAMS
2023 Impact
CMCEO is a BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving workforce development agency. In 2021, we successfully supported thousands of people in building careers and engaging with our community along pathways to brighter futures.
Clients Severed at the Community Centers
Afterschool and Summer Program
Job Search and Placement
Housing support and Advocacy
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Partners & Donors
Our Stories
Stories about CMCEO’s Work!
The Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO) is committed to supporting and advocating for the needs of the community, and to turning that advocacy into tangible resources and services.
TAKE TEN
LA CRUZ
CULTURAL BRIDGES
Success Stories
"I found a stable home and received food support during my time of need, with translation services making all the difference in helping me navigate a new country - I couldn't have done it without their help!"
"Their constant support and encouragement gave me the courage to navigate the complexities of the immigration system and start my own business."
"Thanks to their assistance in overcoming language barriers, I was able to find a job that allowed me to support my family and build a better future for us all."
"Having someone right beside me every step of the way, providing me with the tools and resources I needed to succeed in a new country, made all the difference in the world."