Recently, it has become evident that several Minnesota-based organizations, particularly those serving the Somali community, are utilizing ActBlue Charities for fundraising. This platform is often associated with Democratic campaign fundraising and is now under scrutiny amid investigations into financial fraud within Minnesota NGOs and daycare centers operated by Somali migrants.
• ActBlue Charities Usage: Various Minnesota nonprofits are leveraging ActBlue for donations while simultaneously receiving government grants.
• Sabathani Community Center: ActBlue donation page active; received extensive public funding for a geothermal project, totaling $12 million from EPA and state legislature.
• Isuroon: Focused on Somali women's advocacy, this organization has a $3 million grant linked to a property project and processes donations through ActBlue.
• Alight: Dedicated to refugee support, it benefits from federal funding for a Minnesota refugee program while also fundraising through ActBlue.
• African Career Education & Resources (ACER): This organization works to connect African immigrants to job opportunities and has received a $350,000 grant focused on workforce development. It uses ActBlue for donations as well.
• Al-Maa’uun: This organization provides Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training funded by state grants, specifically serving Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking populations, while also fundraising through ActBlue.
The operations of these organizations highlight a complex relationship between government funding and private donations through ActBlue Charities. As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the financial interplay and potential implications of these practices.
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