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Building on the strengths of refugee and immigrant communities and removing barriers to achieving economic, social, and cultural wellbeing.

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Volunteers sit at tables with attendees and conduct practice interviews at our Bilingual Professionals Job Fair in October.

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Events

Thursday, June 12

Financial Education Workshops

This month, the Karen Organization of Minnesota is hosting financial education workshops online for free to learn about setting financial goals, budgeting, and other important […]

Thursday, June 19

Tea With KOM

Join us for a new podcast-style series, Tea With KOM, where our Development Director, Alice, sits down with guest speakers from within KOM to discuss […]

Job Openings

Employment and Financial Resource Navigator (Bilingual Karen/English)

Title: Employment and Financial Resource Navigator (Bilingual Karen/English) Organization: Karen Organization of Minnesota Location: Hybrid between Roseville, MN office, remote sites in Seven County Metro, […]

News

Monday, June 9

KOM Statement on Recent Travel Restrictions

President Trump issued a proclamation going into effect today, June 9, that restricts travel to the U.S. for nationals of 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, […] More »

Monday, March 17

Building for a Secure Future

Pictured above: CDL students, coaches, and program helpers in a group photo for the end of their workshop. Building Financial Habits for a Secure Future: […] More »

Wednesday, February 12

Visit from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan to KOM

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made a visit to the office of the Karen Organization of Minnesota on January 23rd, 2025. There she met with KOM […] More »

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