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Join Us

Each year, we host more than 150 cultural and social events featuring local and international authors, scholars and artists, celebrating international cultures. In addition to the classes taught at our offices and online, our programs in schools across Minneapolis, St Paul and beyond inspire hundreds of children and young adults to become Francophiles and life-long French speakers.

 
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Become A Member

As a member, you will support the Alliance Française and become an important part of our mission as we promote the French language and Francophone cultures through our fun events and unique programs.

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to our organization, whether helping with cultural events, serving on committees or serving as interns. There is no language requirement or minimum to volunteer.

Make a Donation

Alliance Française relies on contributions from our community to provide high-quality cultural and educational programming. Become a part of the cultural enrichment of our community and our state.

 

sponsorship

Gain visibility within our community by supporting events throughout the year

Our sponsors enable AFMSP to present the educational, social, and cultural programs that enliven our calendar. Showcase your business or brand while supporting Alliance Française! Small business and custom sponsorship options are available.

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Capital Campaign

A new home: the Joly Family Center for International Understanding

With the support of donors, members, students, staff, and community leaders, the Alliance Française Minneapolis/St Paul has moved to a new home. Situated in the vibrant Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis, our new location better fits our needs and gives our community room to grow and thrive.

Located just west of downtown, the building is ADA accessible and features increased classroom capacity, dedicated off-street parking, and the space to offer additional cultural programs, education services, special events, and language immersion programs for all ages.

Our inviting new home at the Joly Family Center for International Understanding (The Joly Center) combines old-world charm with modern amenities. The Joly Center has room for us to grow and further our mission to serve our local community by promoting the use and appreciation of French language and cultures.

After a pandemic-related pause in fundraising efforts for the building, we have relaunched our Capital Campaign! Today, we are asking for your help. Whether you make a one-time gift, or prefer to maximize your donation through a multi-year pledge, every gift brings us closer to our goal.

 
 

Your thoughtful contribution to the Capital Campaign ensures a future for AFMSP in its new home for generations to come. Be a part of the new era! For more details please contact Rachel Joyeux.
AFMSP is gratefully accepting multi-year pledges toward the campaign at this time.

Help us cross our fundraising finish line!

 
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annual gala benefit

Our annual spring gala benefit supports the year-round programming and operations of AFMSP. See photos from past years and learn more about this beloved celebration of our community.

employer matching gifts

Does your employer offer a donation match? If so, your gifts might make twice the impact!

Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. If your employer facilitates a matching gift program, when you donate to AFMSP you can submit a request that they match your contribution! It’s a great way for businesses to support the organizations that their community and team values. For more information, please contact Rachel.

 

legacy giving

Planning for the future is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact on the future of our nonprofit. Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or life insurance policy, or the remainder after all other provisions are specified.

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