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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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Are you looking for help? We provide a variety of services to refugees and immigrants.
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Our Culture

Want to know more about refugees from Burma or are you looking for someone to do a presentation?
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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

Friday, February 20

Karen Culture Presentation – ONLINE!

Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month. During this presentation, participants […]

Friday, April 17

Karen Culture Presentation – ONLINE!

Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month. During this presentation, participants […]

Job Openings

Financial and Employment Resource Navigator (Bilingual Karen/English)

Location:   Hybrid between Roseville, MN office, remote sites in Seven County Metro, and from home   Status:   Full-time (40 hours per week)  Salary:   $23.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on qualifications   Benefits:   100% employer-paid health […]

Career Pathways Training Coordinator

Location:   Hybrid between Roseville, MN office, remote sites in Seven County Metro, and from home   Status:   Full-time (40 hours per week)  Salary:   $23.00 to $25.00 per […]

Family Education Supports Mentor (Bilingual)

Status: Full time (32hrs/week) with benefits  Languages: English and one of the following languages: Pashto, Dari, Karen, Spanish  Salary Range: $22 to $25 per hour depending on qualifications  […]

Lead Family Education Support Mentor

Status: Full time with benefits Location: This position requires frequent in-person work and travel to other sites across greater Minnesota. Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 depending on […]

News

Wednesday, November 26

KOM Statement on Announcement of TPS Termination for Burma

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services just announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for members of the Burma diaspora in the US.  As the […] More »

Monday, November 17

The Weaving Circle: Continuing the Karen Art of Storytelling and Cultural Heritage

It is said art is the closest a person can come to understanding how another feels. For the art of Karen weaving, layered between the […] More »

Monday, November 17

Ongoing Peer Support Sessions Strengthen Client Relationships, Focus on Mental Health

The Karen Organization of Minnesota’s Peer Support program is a part of the Community Health branch of KOM’s services and overseen by Ner Mu (Community […] More »

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