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It’s Welcoming Week!

We’re celebrating Welcoming Week (Sept. 13-22, 2024) and inviting you to join us! This annual initiative celebrates the work communities do to create welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Your actions, big or small, contribute to building a community where everyone feels at home. Together, let’s redefine what it means to be a truly welcoming Minnesota.

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Welcoming Week 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Join us for Welcoming Week 2024 (Sept. 13-22) and support refugee resettlement in Minnesota. Learn how to be a welcomer and help create a sense of belonging for new arrivals!

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Tigist’s Story

Aug 20, 2024

In this inspiring video story, you’ll meet Tigist, a registered nurse and entrepreneur who moved to Minnesota from Ethiopia to pursue her dreams of working in medicine and helping others.

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August 2024 Updates

Aug 15, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

State Fair parking lot closure dates

Results of our women’s health education workshops

New Americans Campaign

Current volunteer openings
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FGM/C Education and Women’s Health Workshops

Aug 14, 2024

Learn how our FGM/C and women’s health workshops for New American women are changing lives.

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Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair 2024

Jul 30, 2024

Are you an immigrant who owns a business or dreams of starting one? Join us Sept. 13 for a FREE small business event designed to help you learn, network and succeed!

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Shalom’s Citizenship Story

Jul 30, 2024

Shalom’s journey from refugee to U.S. citizen highlights the life-changing benefits of naturalization, including the right to vote and increased opportunities. His story showcases how support from organizations like the Institute can help eligible immigrants overcome barriers and achieve their dreams of becoming New Americans.

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July 2024 Updates

Jul 16, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

World Day Against Trafficking

Students’ fishing field trip

Volunteer opportunities

New Americans Campaign
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June 2024 Updates

Jun 25, 2024
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

World Refugee Day

Our next Breakfast Circle about our Anti-Trafficking program

Our latest volunteer openings

Free citizenship services for Minneapolis residents
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Welcome Corps and Ways to Help Refugees

Jun 17, 2024

The first few months after a family arrives are some of the most important months of their lives. If you are part of a private sponsor group through Welcome Corps, please see our list of services and classes that may be helpful for the people you’re working with.

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