An update on Afghan refugees
This time last year, the first waves of Afghan refugees began arriving in Minnesota. The world had just watched Kabul fall to Taliban control. As the U.S. military left Afghanistan,... READ MORE »
Fundraising
Institute Launches One of Nation’s First Guaranteed Income Pilots for Refugees
Did you know that newly arrived refugees receive a one-time grant and case management services for up to 90 days to help them get settled? A new pilot project at... READ MORE »
Thrivent Invests in College Students, Medical Professionals
In May 2018, the International Institute of Minnesota began a partnership with Thrivent to change the odds for people struggling to advance economically within our communities. The partnership does this by... READ MORE »
Impact of Your Giving: Basic Needs and Tech Access
“We would’ve been homeless, and my children would’ve been taken from me if it weren’t for you guys,” Rachel* said of being a Basic Needs Fund grant recipient. After arriving... READ MORE »
Donor Stories: Laura and Ben Cooper’s Nursing Scholarships
Laura and Ben Cooper had already been engaging in thoughtful philanthropy, evaluating what their values were and whether they were giving in the right places in the right proportions —... READ MORE »
