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Our last two field trips introduced our students to snakes, and turtles, and bees… oh my! 🐝🐍 Dodge Nature Center brought reptiles to MORE for some up-close learning. This week, our students traveled to the Center to learn about bees, pollinators, and watch the beekeepers in action.

Thank you to the teachers, volunteers, and community partners who help make these learning opportunities possible!

What an incredible day at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp!

As the Vikings' Nonprofit of the Day, MORE had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of fans through our Language Learning Game and Refugee Facts & Trivia activities. We loved sharing how MORE empowers immigrants and refugees through English education, workforce readiness, and community support.

Every conversation helped raise awareness about the importance of creating opportunities for new Americans to learn, connect, and thrive in Minnesota.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Minnesota Vikings for spotlighting our mission and helping us engage with the community in such a meaningful way. 💜

Want to learn more about MORE or support our work? Visit more-empowerment.org.

We'll be at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp on August 5th! Stop by the Community Landing in the Lower Plaza to learn more about our organization or show your support. Tickets to Training Camp are available at vikings.com/camp.

Field Trip Update! 🌟

Learning comes to life when students can explore, experience, and connect with the world around them.

Recently, our students visited the and , where they engaged in hands-on activities, practiced their English skills, and learned more about Minnesota's history, science, and culture.

Thank you to the teachers, volunteers, and community partners who help make these learning opportunities possible.

We love harvesting from our garden, Despite the warm weather and air quality, we have vegetables, flowers, and fruit growing!

Thank you to Babita for tending to the garden to have fresh produce to share with our students.

🏈 Exciting news! MORE has been selected as the Minnesota Vikings' Nonprofit of the Day at Vikings Training Camp on August 5 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.

If you're attending camp, be sure to stop by Community Landing and visit our team. We'll have fun, interactive activities for fans of all ages, including:

📚 Language Learning Game
🌍 Refugee Facts & Trivia
💛 Opportunities to learn more about MORE's mission

We're grateful to the Minnesota Vikings for helping us share our work empowering immigrants and refugees through education, support, and community connection.

We hope to see you there!

🎟️ Get tickets for Vikings Training Camp: https://www.vikings.com/schedule/vikings-events/training-camp/

We are so grateful to local artist George Hunt for raising almost $3,000 for MORE through these one-of-a-kind Minnesota state flag glass suncatchers!

If you would like a suncatcher, contact [email protected] to place your order and donate today.

Thank you to RBA, Inc. for donating laptops for our students to use for our digital literacy program and English classes!

What could you do with just one hour? 💛

One hour can help sort clothing, organize donations, distribute food, and make a meaningful difference for immigrant and refugee families in our community.

Every Thursday and Friday, volunteers help create a welcoming experience for families accessing essential resources through MORE. No special skills required—just a willingness to lend a hand.

Sign up for our volunteer email list to receive upcoming opportunities and make an impact when it works for your schedule:
https://forms.office.com/r/saXNmVLP2p

Learning extends far beyond the classroom at MORE. 💛

As part of our mission to empower immigrants and refugees to thrive independently and feel connected to their communities, our English learners spend the summer exploring the Twin Cities through educational field trips.

This summer, students have visited:
🎨 Minneapolis Institute of Art
🏛️ Mill City Museum
🌳 Hidden Falls Regional Park

These experiences help students practice their English skills, build confidence navigating new places, learn about Minnesota's history and culture, and strengthen connections within the community.

A special thank-you to our teachers and volunteers who make these opportunities possible. Together, we're creating pathways for new Americans to learn, belong, and thrive.