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Volunteer Spotlight: Mark & Sharon

“I hope that the immigrants and refugees that I work with feel welcome and valued as human beings,” said Mark, an Institute volunteer who works with citizenship clients.

Mark and his wife, Sharon, also speak French and volunteer their time as French interpreters. As the International Institute of Minnesota celebrates Global Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week this April, we’re featuring rotating Q&As with some of our volunteers. Read on to learn why their volunteer work matters and what keeps them coming back.

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Ukrainian Student On Life in Minnesota

Mar 06, 2024

As the second year of the war in Ukraine approached, Svitlana — a student of the Institute’s first Entrepreneurship class — shared about how she’s coping, how she’s embracing life in the Twin Cities, and how she’s contributing her skills and talents to her new community.

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Institute Dispels Myths About Human Trafficking

Feb 29, 2024

Park Bugle | Human trafficking is more common than people expect and often occurs in ways the public doesn’t imagine. So says Andrea Kittleson, anti-trafficking program manager at the International Institute of Minnesota in St. Paul.

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Ukrainians in Minnesota 2 Years Later

Feb 24, 2024

KARE 11 | A tax class taught by the International Institute of Minnesota helps Ukrainians learn about life here. The class was part of a regular Community Orientation Workshop taught by the Institute at the Ukrainian American Community Center.

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February 2024 Updates

Feb 16, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, learn about:

Shop and share the love with refugees

Early-bird tickets on sale for New Americans New Beginnings

Nursing Assistant Training is expanding
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Learn About Filing U.S. Taxes

Feb 07, 2024

Tax season is confusing for many people in the U.S., but it can be extra confusing when you are new to the country. Here are some of the unique things New Americans need to consider about taxes.

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What is Labor Trafficking?

Jan 31, 2024

Our anti-trafficking manager shares about why immigrants are uniquely vulnerable to human trafficking — and how you can help survivors supported by the International Institute of Minnesota.

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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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