Educational workshops to build newcomers’ familiarity with systems and community resources such as employment, public transit, financial literacy, public education, housing, health care, public safety and other topics important for newcomers.
Lead Agency for Community Workshops: International Institute of Minnesota | (651) 647-0191
Contact: Kaija Bergen | kbergen@iimn.org
Services addressing a range of employment needs, including employment skills assessment and goal planning, household budgeting, initial job placement, job upgrades to increase economic stability, bridges to career pathway programs and other opportunities for economic mobility.
Lead Agency for Employment and Career Supports: Minnesota Council of Churches | (612) 870-3600
Contact: Oksana Kets | Oksana.kets@mnchurches.org
Long-term mentoring services for parent/family engagement with early childhood and K-12 education, for K-12 students struggling in school, and for youth (aged 15-24) planning for high school completion and transitions beyond high school.
Lead Agency for Family Education Supports: Karen Organization of Minnesota | (651)-788-7593
Contact: Arash Yousufi | ayousufi@mnkaren.org
Services focus on assisting households to access and navigate a wide array of community resources to resolve immediate, short-term or longer-term needs.
Lead Agency for Family Resource Connections: YMCA of the North | (612) 322-6870
Contact: Ward Westray | Ward.Westray@ymcamn.org
Legal assistance that includes support for work authorization documents and immigration progress toward permanency and U.S. citizenship. All RNS Immigration Legal Services are provided by lawfully qualified staff (Immigration Attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives).
Statewide referral coordinator for Immigration Legal Services: Minnesota Council of Churches | (612) 870-3600
Contact: Daniel Romero | Daniel.Romero@mnchurches.org
