Global Neighbors Timeline

International Potluck: A LOT of people came. The volunteer team presented BGN and what its vision would be.

BGN became the default for New Americans arriving in Bismarck.

BGN hosted our very first Gala.

Transitioned from a volunteer leadership team to a formal Board of Directors.

Moved into our first physical office at 418 N 2nd St, Bismarck.

Updated our logo to the current blue and yellow design.

Established a formal Board structure.

Hired our first-ever full-time staff member, Joy Giciro, made possible by a $25,000 donation from LoMurray.

Close to 300 clients served — thanks to our downtown location at 206 E Broadway Ave, plus two admin positions and three case managers.

Partnered with Church World Service (CWS) and welcomed our first-ever refugees, from Iraq.

Hosted our 10th Anniversary potluck.

Opened Second Home Thrift Store.

Expanded our space and added a new event room.