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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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Addressing the mental health needs for Minnesota refugees

Sep 15, 2023

MinnPost | Micaela Schuneman, Senior Director of Refugee and Immigration Services speaks about the barriers refugees face when addressing mental health issues.

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Young Afghan Mother Prepares for First Job

Sep 11, 2023

Young Afghan mother prepares for her first job with support of the International Institute of Minnesota’s Housekeeping Training program.

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Festival of Nations Announces Conclusion

Aug 24, 2023

The International Institute of Minnesota and the Festival of Nations, the Midwest’s oldest and longest running multicultural festival, announce with sadness the conclusion of this beloved event.

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August 2023 Updates

Aug 15, 2023
In this month’s newsletter you’ll learn about:

2-Year Anniversary of the Afghan Evacuation

Housing Donations Drive-By Update

Job Fair for New Americans

Entrepreneurs Panel for New Americans
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State licensure is a challenge for many internationally trained mental health professionals

Aug 12, 2023

MinnPost | Ollie Schiefelbein, Internationally Trained Professionals navigator shares the challenges internationally trained mental health professionals face in relicensing.

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Biking Workshops Bring New Americans “Freedom”

Jul 14, 2023

New Americans are learning how to ride public transportation and couple those skills with a bike for a greater sense of freedom.

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Ethel’s Story: A Journey of Perseverance Toward Citizenship

Jun 29, 2023

Institute client, Ethel, shares her journey to citizenship, overcoming obstacles and finding strength, freedom and hope for her future.

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3,000 International Institute of Minnesota nursing assistant students certified

Jun 28, 2023

KSTP | The International Institute of Minnesota marked a major milestone earlier this month. At least 3,000 of its nursing assistant students have now been certified.

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The Journey to Citizenship: Staff Stories

Jun 21, 2023

In honor of the New Americans Campaign, staff at the Institute share their own journeys from refugees to citizenship.

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