Improve literacy,
address unmet needs,
cascade change
Our mission
Our mission is to provide culturally appropriate supportive services that meet West African refugee and immigrant families’ needs and to promote early literacy and access to resources to enable all family members to thrive in their homes and communities. LFC uses a two-generation approach to create impact for community families, by providing services to parents, youth, and children.
Legacy Family Center (LFC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving West African refugee and immigrant families in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. LFC hopes to formalize our current role as a connector to services such as early education for young children, youth mentoring/leadership opportunities, community resources and to minimize barriers to self-sufficiency. LFC believes strongly in partnerships and community collaborations.
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Why improve literacy?
Development
Building literacy improves a child's slef image, as well as help them become lifelong learners.
School
Literacy helps children learn new skills and knowledge, performing better in school.
Life
Literacy skills help children socialize, problem-solve, and be good decision makers.
Career
Literacy helps children comprehend complex ideas and communicate effectively.
Our goals for 2022
20
Partnerships with
local businesses
$105,000
Raised to aid our initiatives
20
Newly onboarded youth readers