Press Kit

Media Inquiries

If you’re a member of the media, please reach out to learn about our work with New Americans in Minnesota.

Joe Shannon
Marketing & Communications Manager
(651) 377-8618

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Additional Resources

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Fact Sheet

See our impact by the numbers. From arriving to thriving, we have been a pillar of support to New Americans for over 100 years.
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World Map

Our clients arrive in Minnesota
from around the world. See the home countries represented by IIMN clients.
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Impact Graphic

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Visual Library

Please credit photography and video as stated in the file names. If you’re looking for photographs of specific classes, please contact Joe Shannon with your request.

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About the International Institute of Minnesota

Since 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) has delivered critical services and resources to help New Americans transition to their new lives in Minnesota. From language learning and job training to immigration and refugee services, we offer New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life. Once stability is achieved, we’re there for next steps, too: from college preparation and career advancement to citizenship support and financial coaching toward home ownership. With over 100 years of experience, IIMN is considered a national leader in creating opportunities for New Americans.

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Newsletter

July 2025 Updates
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:
- Citizenship’s life-changing protection
- Afghan client stories of first American jobs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Birthright citizenship update
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Media Coverage

Minnesota Homeownership Center: Network Homeownership Advisors Podcast

In this episode of the Welcome Home podcast, Bill Gray of the Minnesota Homeownership Center sits down with three of Network Homeownership Advisors, including Institute Financial Coach, Stephen Sengendo to discuss their work in honor of Homeownership Month.

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Stories

How an Afghan Couple Found their First American Jobs

Discover how Vida and Zabihullah, Afghan newcomers to Minnesota, overcame language barriers and cultural challenges to build a new life through support from the International Institute of Minnesota.

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