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, 2022 – September 30, 2023.
Gifts in Memory of
Mirza Rashid Ahmad
Dawa
Susan Derse Phillips
Richard Evans (3)
Carol Friedl
Patricia Graupmann Kruger
Robert John Hoyle (3)
John Kari
Sandra Keith (3)
Gloria Kumferman
Helen Levko and Nicholas Risko
My Dad
Glen Neuhaus
Edward Radcliffe
Pierre Robert
Jacob and Anna Roth
Sylvia Sabo
George Vavoulis
Gifts in Honor of
A new Minnesota home
Adelines Hair Salon
Marilyn Adler
Dorothy and Marsen Barth
Madeline and Charlie Berglund
Ellen Bialka
Carol De Bruzzi
Bridget Coleman and Ally Affleck
Cathy and Troy Couillard
Kathy and David Crosby
Samantha and Mark Crosby
Uel and Margaret Crosby
Brianna Davey
Carole Erickson
Erin and Andrew
Everyone who has worked hard to become a citizen
Wasil Fiedorow
Leah Goldstein Moses
Adrienne Hitchcock
Erin Jordhal-Redlin
Rachel Kamath
BJ Kim
Karen and Stephan Kistler
Betsy Long and John Borden (2)
Colleen OMalley
Kristen and Robert Orazem
Anna Peter
Randy Romsdahl
Paramita Sarkar
Katie Sivanich
St Therese Senior Living at St Odilia
Matt Sweeney
The caring staff of Parks Place
Vicki and Peter Thompson
David Wark
Stephen Woodworth
Termeh Ziabari
Olga Zoltai (4)
Featured Client Stories
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The training helped me to get a good job. I’m able to take care of my myself. I’m able to take care of my family.
Elizabeth
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My dream and hope as a mother is to change my childrens’ lives. To provide safety for them, number one. I want them to be happy and to have a future.
Khanom
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I was challenged. And I loved that … If I didn’t have the Institute, I wouldn’t be where I am.
Sandra
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ANNUAL REPORT HOMEPAGE
This past year the number of New Americans in our programs grew by 38 percent, thanks to your support. We continue to foster stability and support for our clients.
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OUR 2023 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 4,533 clients in 2023.
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VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS
Thank you to the 305 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.
