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 of diversity and inclusiveness, and in turn develop a permanent system-wide framework aimed at celebrating the ever increasing cultures of the community and reducing racial, social, and economic disparities.

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

Since 1994, CDR has served as an intercultural bridge to connect diverse communities. With growing multicultural 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 become more self-sufficient at both personal and professional levels. CDR's programs range from certified bilingual interpretive services and job readiness to financial literacy education impacting the Fargo-Moorhead metro area.

CDR has partnered with several other nonprofits for this purpose, convenes the Multicultural Alliance, works with AmeriCorps through sponsorship of the VISTA program, and is the fiscal agent for SEED as a community partner.