CAPI

Invest in Real Change

CAPI (Communities Advancing Prosperity for Immigrants) exists to meet people at the hardest points in their lives–with food when the fridge is empty, guidance when the paperwork is in a language they don’t speak, and opportunity when the doors seem permanently closed. We don’t just offer services. We offer trust. We offer a hand that doesn’t point down, but reaches across. And from that first moment of connection, we begin building something stronger together. Because we know that real change doesn’t come from quick fixes; it comes from community.

Through holistic support, culturally grounded programs, and community-driven initiatives, CAPI connects individuals and families to the resources, opportunities, and advocacy they need to build lasting stability and generational impact.

Want to go the extra mile? Consider becoming a CAPI Rooted Giver. Your recurring donation changes someone's life month after month. Visit our webpage to sign up!

About CAPI

CAPI, founded in 1982, is an immigrant-led nonprofit organization with a staff that is dedicated to helping Minnesota’s refugees and immigrants. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all programs. CAPI designs services that reflect the cultural identities, desires, and needs of our community–offering support and resources that feel familiar, respectful, and rooted in trust.

We envision a Minnesota where not only the immediate needs of individuals are met, but a place where all people have access to the best opportunities to develop flourishing, prosperous communities. 

Today, CAPI walks alongside community members as they move from urgent needs to lasting stability, providing trusted guidance, workforce training, financial education, and culturally respectful support.

Through almost 45 years of societal, cultural, and political change, our desire remains the same: to see our participants flourish and to build a stronger community together.