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February 21, 2024
MENASHA — Multicultural Coalition Inc. (MCI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has moved into its new space at 333 1st St., Suites C and D, in Menasha.
The organization helps eliminate barriers, fill basic needs and convene partners while welcoming and advocating for community members in the Winnebago, Calumet and Outagamie counties.
To date, Executive Director Lisa Cruz said MCI has served thousands of community members through outreach efforts, including home visits and more than 150 on-site events in places where people feel safe, such as libraries, schools, mobile home parks, barbershops and churches.
Focused on identifying needs and eliminating system barriers, such as IDs, health insurance and language, Cruz said MCI collaborates with partner agencies and nonprofits to provide referrals, give basic needs items, source food, coordinate health services and secure employment.
Most recently, it set walk-in hours from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at its Menasha office.
“We are dedicated to supporting community members and culturally based organizations,” Cruz said. “Our approach is to re-invigorate social connectedness and belonging through human kindness while ensuring people have their needs met- This new space enables us to meet more of those needs.”
