In Honor & In Memory
Thank you for your tributes
Donations were made in honor or in memory of the following individuals and groups from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.
Gifts in Memory of
Lisa Anderson (11)
Kay C Bach
Theodore Baer
Barbara Chesnik
Helena Chiareli
Harold Choitz
Bill Coulter
Daryl Cox
Michelle Dehn
Mattheau Dowu
Mary Lou Fink
Wyatt Hallstrom
Melissa Hortman
Robert John Hoyle (3)
Fidelis Iroghama Osakwe
Nancy Kennedy
Eiko Klassen
John W. Leap
Deborah Legvold
Robert and Antoinette Lippert
Colleen Montag
Gerald M Nolte (2)
Beth Orlowsky
Marilyn L. Pope
Mary Prine Musco
Saara Richard
Pierre Robert and Pierre Antoine
Byong Uk Ryu
Laura Schoenbauer
George Sedivy
Emma Trejo
George Vavoulis
Pam Versaw
Judy Voss Gustafson
Gifts in Honor of
All of the students at the Institute
Mimi Alworth (2)
Inge Bash
John Borden and Betsy Long (2)
Sarah Burbage (2)
Compassion and respect
Michael Donahue (6)
Elizabeth Fontaine and Norzin Waleag
Nicole Furuya Olsen
Kitty Gogins
Geoffrey Gorham
Jane Graupman (2)
Chuck and Trish Grose
Tom Grossman
Angela and Wyatt Hallstrom
Joshua and Maddie Hansen-Connell
Anita Terry and Kevin Harding
Kevin Harding
Mary Harrington
Susan Henderson
Joel Holwerda
Roseanne Hope
Dr. Charles Jaeheub and Anne Youngok Kim
Erin Jordahl Redlin
Mary Jo Kaiser
Meghan and Bruce Kimmel
Meghan Kimmel (2)
Mark La Chapelle
Emily and Lance Livingston
Pam and Larry
Jamie Lepore Wright
Lifelong Friends in PRico
Joshua Long
Carrie A. Mann
Erin Mann
Sharon Markham
Mary and Jen
Raul Mejiaborja (2)
Michael Morris (2)
Kathleen and Mark Mortenson
My parents who came to America to give me a good life
Sam Myers
Amy Nankivil
Mari Okie-Fouracre
Thistle Parker-Hartog
People of Palestine
Sara Beth Ray
Liam Reszetar
Liz Ross
Pine Salica
Amanda Schroeder
Patrick Singel
Steve and Ellen Steury
The brave immigrants in America
The exceptional staff at IIMN
Adriana Thuerauf
President Donald Trump (3)
Grace Walton (2)
Governor Tim Walz
William Wentworth
Jen Westmoreland and Mary Moriarty (2)
Sandy Wolfe Wood
Olga Zoltai (3)
Featured Client Stories
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I am made by the Institute. If I can do it as a single mom, a single woman, any immigrant can do it.
Mimi
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ANNUAL REPORT HOMEPAGE
This past year, the International Institute of Minnesota served 6,017 clients thanks to your support.
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OUR 2025 IMPACT
With Institute growth came an increased capacity to offer quality services and classes to more New Americans. As a result, we impacted the lives of 6,017 clients in 2025.
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VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS
Thank you to the 451 exceptional volunteers who gave their time, skills and compassion to serving New Americans.
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) offers New Americans quality services that support their journey to stability and success. Our comprehensive offerings include refugee resettlement, English education, workforce and leadership development, college preparation and immigration and citizenship assistance. We are a diverse team of knowledgeable and encouraging advocates, ready to welcome refugees and immigrants. IIMN helps New Americans rebuild their lives while pursuing their personal and professional goals.
