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ABOUT
ECCM
Eritrean
Community Center of Minnesota (ECCM) is a nonprofit organization
based in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) area
committed to the social and economic development of Eritreans
at home and in the Diaspora. ECCM's mission is to promote
the unity and advancement of all Eritreans. We strive to increase
the understanding and appreciation of Eritrean culture and
heritage. We believe with the understanding of our country,
we can better impact the future of Eritreans at home and abroad.
ECCM was established in 1986 by individuals concerned with
the betterment of Eritreans. We assembled to educate each
other of the conditions in Eritrea, and researched strategies
on how to get involved in the larger community. In the process,
we have fostered a union that has become a forum to exchange
ideas, implement projects, and share accomplishments.
Currently ECCM's focus is on enriching our unity and experience
through member-initiated projects and activities. Tigrigna
School for children and adults, Mentoring and Tutoring Classes
for Eritrean Youths and Eritrean Cultural Nights are among
the many projects ECCM is undertaking. ECCM is also planning
to launch a Day Care Center for Eritrean Children by Eritrean
mothers and Computer Classes for adults in the near future.
Through teamwork and dedication of members, we hope to achieve
our vision and goal and meet the needs of our community. We
hope to deliver on these commitments through various projects
such as developing a networking system and educating each
other of the past and present progression of the Eritrean
culture and promote continuous contribution to our society.
Facilities:
·Eritrean
Community Radio (ECR)
·Eritrean
Television Broadcasting in Minnesota(ETBM)
·Eritrean
Community website (ECCM.ORG)
·Eritrean
Community Publications (Dimtsina in Tigrigna & ERMINN
in English)
Activities:
·Weekly
ECCM radio news program in Tigrigna & English
·Weekly
ECCM TV broadcasting program
·Weekly
ECCM’s Eritrean Community School
·A
quarterly publication in Tigrigna and English
Coming
Soon:
ECCM
is purchasing a new building which will serve as the main
headquarter (office) and other activities by the sole contribution
of it’s dedicated members. ECCM members are contributing
$200.00 and monthly membership fee to make this dream a reality.
Activities in the new building will include but not limited
to:
·Computer
classes for adults
·Daycare
Center for Eritrean children by well trained and certified
Eritrean mothers.
·Current
Tigrigna school will be relocated in the new building
·The
building will have ample space to hold Eritrean Cultural Nights,
gathering, wedding etc.
Membership
Fee:
There
is a $10 monthly fee for singles and a $15 for married couple
or a one time yearly payment of $120.00 for singles and $180.00
for married couple. ECCM also gracefully accepts donations.
ECCM’s
Management:
From
its Head Office in St.Paul, Minnesota, individuals who were
selected by an official vote every two years organized into
a management team to manage the Eritrean Community Center
in Minnesota.
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