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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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Are you looking for an opportunity to help or work with refugees and immigrants?
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Events

Saturday, August 9

75th Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day

Please save the dates for the 75th Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day in Minnesota, currently planned for the weekend of August 9th and 10th. More […]

Friday, August 15

Karen Culture Presentation – ONLINE!

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

Job Openings

Executive Director

Title: Executive Director Location: Hybrid between office, community sites, and virtually from home (must be based in the Twin Cities) Status: Full-time, exempt Salary: $110,000-$140,000 […]

Youth Case Manager (Bilingual English-Karen)

Position Title: Youth Case Manager (Bilingual English-Karen) Reports to: Program Supervisor Status: Full-Time Salary Range: 23.00-25.50/hour depending on qualifications Position Summary: The Karen Organization of […]

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

Thursday, July 3

Our Youth Explore What’s Possible

At KOM, our staff create spaces where young people in the community can build confidence, connect with their culture, and explore what’s possible for their […] More »

Monday, June 23

KOM Leadership Transition Announcement

After over nine years as Co-Executive Directors, Alexis Walstad and Eh Tah Khu have both announced plans to step down from their roles in 2025. […] More »

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 »

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