The City Mission Center in Ålesund is a non-profit organization that works to promote respect, justice and care in the local community. The center aims to counteract alienation by offering meals and creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Through its work, the City Mission Center has engaged in important social issues, including citizenship and the rights of marginalized groups.
The center also offers handmade products made by people who are outside the ordinary working life, which gives these individuals the opportunity to participate in working life in a meaningful way. The City Mission Center has been a champion of queer love since the 1970s, and focuses on creating community and opening doors for everyone, regardless of background or identity.