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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy

“I want clients to know right from the moment they open the door to their new home that we are glad they’re here,” said Kathy, a housing volunteer for the International Institute of Minnesota.

Kathy regularly helps clean and set-up homes for newly arriving refugee families. Learn about why her volunteer work matters and what keeps her coming back.

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Couple Encourages Each Other Toward Success

Jan 23, 2024

A couple from Ethiopia works to break the cycle of low-paying jobs, studying to become registered nurses with support from the International Institute of Minnesota’s Medical Career Advancement program.

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January 2024 Updates

Jan 17, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, learn about:

How to help immigrant survivors of human trafficking

KARE 11’s covers our guaranteed income pilot

Spring fundraising event
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IIMN Concludes Guaranteed Income Pilot for New Americans

Dec 29, 2023

KARE 11 | “We supported 25 families with $750 a month for one year,” said Executive Director Jane Graupman. IIMN is currently working on compiling the research data.

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December 2023 Updates

Dec 16, 2023
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Generous winter coat donations

Opportunities for New American professionals and entrepreneurs

Yolande’s client story
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Yolande’s Story: A Nurse’s Courage to Begin Again

Dec 05, 2023

Yolande, a new arrival from Cameroon, shares about starting a new life through the Institute’s English classes and Dietary Aide job training. “It feels good to have a job.”

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November 2023 Updates

Nov 16, 2023
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Visits from MN policy leaders

Entrepreneurship class launch

Our new Director of Refugee Services
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Announcing New Director of Refugee Services

Nov 15, 2023

Michelle Eberhard will oversee our Refugee Services team to ensure high-quality services to newly arrived families.

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October 2023 Updates

Oct 17, 2023
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Our projections for 2024 refugee arrivals

New Americans try canoeing for the first time

Ways to make a difference
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Winter Coats for Refugees

Oct 15, 2023

Organize a winter coat drive to collect winter coats for newly arriving refugee families to Minnesota.

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