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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy

“I want clients to know right from the moment they open the door to their new home that we are glad they’re here,” said Kathy, a housing volunteer for the International Institute of Minnesota.

Kathy regularly helps clean and set-up homes for newly arriving refugee families. Learn about why her volunteer work matters and what keeps her coming back.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy

Apr 23, 2024

We’re highlighting the impressive work of our volunteers throughout April, in honor of Global Volunteer Month. Learn more about what inspires and motivates Kathy, an Institute housing volunteer.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Laura

Apr 17, 2024

We’re highlighting the impressive work of our volunteers throughout April, in honor of Global Volunteer Month. Learn more about what inspires and motivates Laura, the Institute’s volunteer Citizenship Class teacher.

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April 2024 Updates

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

Volunteer recognition

Growing options for Community Orientation Workshop

Last chance for event early bird tickets!

Our latest media coverage
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The World: US refugee resettlement programs at work in Minnesota

Apr 11, 2024

The World | This year, the U.S. will admit 125,000 refugees from across the world. The resettlement program provides a legal pathway to people fleeing persecution in their home countries. It’s the job of local aid groups to resettle people into their new homes.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mark and Sharon

Apr 10, 2024

We’re highlighting the impressive work of our volunteers throughout April, in honor of Global Volunteer Month. Learn more about what inspires and motivates Mark and Sharon, volunteers who help Institute clients apply for U.S. citizenship.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mary

Apr 03, 2024

We’re highlighting the impressive work of our volunteers all month long in honor of Global Volunteer Month. Learn more about what inspires and motivates Mary, a long-time volunteer for the Institute’s Medical Career Advancement program.

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MPR: From Refugee to Citizen

Apr 01, 2024

MPR News | Mugisha is one of thousands of refugees who received help through the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program, and one of hundreds who got connected with the International Institute of Minnesota. Case managers from the Institute help refugees like Mugisha find housing, jobs and resources they need to start a new life.

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March 2024 Updates

Mar 21, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, learn about:

Women’s History Month

Our first Entrepreneurship Class cohort

Early bird tickets for New Americans New Beginnings

Our latest media coverage
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Entrepreneurship Class Graduation

Mar 18, 2024

13 students are ready to pursue dreams of business ownership after completing the first Entrepreneurship class in the Business Career Pathway.

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