Mission:
CHARISM is a neighborhood center coordinating resources to develop programs that

• Build personal skills
• Enhance potential of individuals and families
• Preserve neighborhoods through responsible citizenship
Vision:

Description:
CHARISM is a non-profit, neighborhood based agency that consists of a Family Center and Youth Enrichment Center. CHARISM seeks to build self-sufficiency in the families of the McCormick and Stonebridge Neighborhoods through quality programs, services and facilities. Programs include computer classes & professional development, sewing classes, English Language Learner & life skills classes for refugees/new Americans, an after school literacy program for kids in grades 1-6, in school tutoring for grades 7-12, food & nutrition programs, social events and a teen outreach program that provides social, educational and community service opportunities.

Besides housing a police sub-station, the Stonebridge site has a Multi-cultural Hub that hosts several offices for refugee non profit groups and a meeting space.

Contact person: Julie Gunkelman, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator, (701) 241-8570, (email)
Office fax number: (701) 364-2349

Address:

3350 35th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.charism.org

Directions:

CHARISM South, Stonebridge is located south of 32nd Avenue in Fargo. Turn south at the corner of the Tesoro station and Country Kitchen. Follow 32 Street until reaching a t-corner. Turn right on 35th Avenue and drive. . . (more)