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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2026-04-17/
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2026-02-20/
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SUMMARY:Karen New Year 2765
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Karen New Year 2765\, a time to honor our culture\, traditions\, and community spirit. Save the date for January 1st\, 2026 in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \nBring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of music\, dance\, and unity. Let’s welcome the new year together with pride and joy! \n  \nJoin us on January 1\, 2026\, at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul\, MN\, for our annual Karen Traditional New Year celebration! This is more than just a celebration\, it’s a meaningful gathering to bring our people together\, unite in a safe space\, and celebrate our rich heritage. \nExpect a joyful day filled with traditional games\, prizes\, and a FREE meal at noon. Bring your family and friends… everyone’s invited! \nFor sponsoring the event:\nSPONSOR CONTACTS:\nPO EH (651) 363 – 9359\nALICE (651) 202 – 3108 \nHave question about the event?\nEVENT CONTACTS:\nTHARA EH TAH KHU (651) 460 – 0668\nTHARA NAY HTOO (651) 529 – 5066\nKYAW KYAW LWIN (651) 417 – 2650 \nOrganized in collaboration by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, the Karen Community of Minnesota\, and the Karen Organization of Minnesota.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2765/
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SUMMARY:Rooted and Rising: KOM 2025 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Rooted and Rising\nKOM 2025 Annual Gala\nWe are excited to announce that we will host KOM’s 2025 Annual Gala this year on Thursday\, November 6th\, 2025 at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale\, MN. \nThis year’s theme is Rooted and Rising\, paying homage to the founding history of our organization and looking ahead to new growth in this year of transition. \nEvent proceeds will power KOM’s services including youth leadership and cultural activities\, career training\, financial coaching\, community health education\, and services for refugees and immigrants. \n\nDate & Time:\nThursday\,\nNovember 6th\,\n5:30pm – 9:30pm \nLocation:\nInwood Oaks Event Center\n484 Inwood Ave N\,\nOakdale\, MN 55128 \nRegistration is now closed. \nFor questions about your ticket purchase or registration\, please contact Alice Buckner at (651) 202-3108 or events@mnkaren.org. \n\n\nAward Winners Announced\nAs part of our annual gala this year\, we are giving out 3 awards to celebrate the people and organizations who partner with KOM and help advance our mission. Last year\, we gave out these awards for the first time\, and we are excited to continue the tradition. Winners will receive public recognition and a framed award with the art by area artist Eh Soe Dwe. \nCulture Bearer Award – Aye Lwai\nThrough their example has served as role model for cultural expression\, strengthening preservation of their heritage in Minnesota in harmony with KOM’s mission. \n Aye Lwai was born in Burma\, where she learned to weave from her mother and other elders. During her time in the refugee camp\, she supported her family by weaving and selling traditional Karen shirts\, skirts\, and bags. After resettling to Minnesota\, Aye Lwai became involved in the weaving pilot project in 2015. She quickly distinguished herself as a master weaver due to her experience and enthusiasm for the project. \nOver the past ten years\, Aye Lwai has volunteered her time to teach weaving to youth and young adults in the community. Aye Lwai has also shared about Karen culture with the broader Minnesota community at many events. She believes the weaving circle is important for maintaining and sharing Karen culture across generations. \n  \nEquity Champion Award – Georgia Coleman\nAdvanced KOM’s mission to remove barriers for refugees and immigrants by calling attention to disparities and recommending changes. \n Georgia Coleman is a dedicated Workforce Program Coordinator with a passion for building pathways to opportunity and strengthening communities from the inside out. Through connecting with leadership within Mortenson\, she learned strategic ways to recruit\, train\, and retain diverse construction workforce through a Community Workforce Program; ensuring that local residents have direct access to union wage careers and sustainable employment. Her work is rooted in the belief that economic mobility starts with access\, education\, and accountability\, and she brings that vision to life every day with coordination. Georgia has been a key support for KOM’s career training programs\, increasing access to union trade jobs for our adult clients. \nService Award – Paul Monroe\nHas given their time and talent to the mission of KOM. \n \n\n\n\nPaul Monroe grew up in a rural area of Maryland. In 1989 he accepted a position at the highly regarded Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center in Minneapolis. Paul has had a thirty-year career in Health Care including teaching in a program for Sleep Technicians at a local community college. Paul shares\, “I feel that teaching has always been a strong passion in me and when I retired\, I knew I wanted to volunteer my time in an educational program.” Paul’s volunteer service at KOM focuses on assisting teachers in various Employment Services and Training programs\, particularly the Community Services and Interpreting Program (COSI). Besides assisting in the classroom\, he leads groups reviewing classroom materials\, provides individual tutoring\, and teaches important test preparation skills. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nIntroducing Our Emcees\nKu Gay Nahpay\nKu Gay is a passionate advocate for youth leadership\, mental health\, and substance use prevention within the Knyaw (Karen) and Kayah (Karenni) community. Born in Kanchanaburi\, Thailand\, she spent her early years in Tham Hin refugee camp before resettling in the U.S. in 2007. \nShe earned her B.A. in Social Work from Bethel University and her Master of Social Work with a concentration in Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. \nAs the founder of Today’s Leaders\, she walks alongside youth to embrace their identity and leadership potential through community engagement both locally and internationally. She has also worked with the Karen Organization of Minnesota\, helping youth explore college\, career\, and leadership pathways. Now serving as a board member\, Ku Gay is committed to fostering intergenerational connections\, strengthening cultural roots\, and continuing to grow alongside her community. \nMichi Lee\nMichi Lee is a proud Minnesota native- although\, she did cross the border for a stint- to get her BFA in Musical Theater Performance at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, Wisconsin. Michi is a proud mixed Korean American\, who has found joy and purpose in creating stories to share within our local communities. \nNow residing in Hennepin county- Michi has worked with multiple theaters such as Mixed Blood Theatre\, The History Theatre\, and the Artistry- as a performer and an educator. Working as an educator with Theater Mu has also been an incredibly important part of Michi’s life. All children are our future and all children deserve to have their stories told and celebrated. Thank you so much to all who support KOM and all their heroic endeavors! \n\nPerformers\nHarold Torrence and Liliana Rodríguez\nWe have special guests performers\, including Harold Torrence\, who is back this year\, this time performing alongside Liliana Rodríguez on our main stage! Harold Torrence is a Latin American Guitarist and Musician. A teacher as well as a musician\, Torrence regularly plays at different venues across the Twin Cities. Born and raised in Venezuela\, Liliana Rodríguez is a bilingual Assistant Principal\, pianist\, and vocalist whose music celebrates the rich rhythms and colors of Latin America and the Caribbean. Since arriving in the United States in 2000\, she has shared her passion for music and education through performances\, teaching\, and cultural collaborations across the Twin Cities. \nLiliana performs alongside her husband\, Harold Torrence\, blending piano\, voice\, and spirit in a repertoire that bridges traditions and generations. She is also an active member of the Tapestry Worship Band and collaborates with various Twin Cities cultural and artistic groups\, sharing music that uplifts\, unites\, and honors her heritage. \nAs an educator and leader\, she believes music is a universal language that connects hearts\, nurtures identity\, and builds community. \n\nRaffle Tickets & Prizes\nThe Karen Organization of Minnesota will conduct a charitable raffle at our Annual Gala  The raffle will raise funds for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. \n\nRAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE: \nHand-Woven Karen Traditional Textiles \n55″ Samsung Crystal UHD Flat Screen TV ($469 value) \n$350 R. F. Moeller Jeweler Gift Certificate \nGrand Casino Mille Lacs Gift Certificates for a One Night Stay ($275 value) \nTwo Minnesota United FC Sports Items ($125 value) \nTwo Tickets to a Minnesota Orchestra Classical Concert ($120.00 value) \nGift Certificate for a One-Hour Elements Massage ($100 value) \nTwo Baked Goods Gift Baskets ($50 value each) \nTwo Gift Baskets ($50 value each) \nMN Twins Bailey Ober Memorabilia: Autographed Photo ($75 value) \nTwo City Auto Glass Gift Baskets ($50 value) \nCafé Latte Gift Certificate ($50 value) \nTwo Gift Certificates to Keys Café & Bakery ($20 value each) \nRice Cooker ($35 value) \nSlow Cooker Set ($35 value) \nToaster Oven ($35 value) \nKwik Trip Gift Certificate ($25 value) \nComputer Bag and Colorful Purse ($20 value) \n  \nPlease read KOM House Rules for Raffle 2025\nRaffle tickets cost $20 each and must be purchased in-person from KOM staff or board members\, or at the KOM office. Tickets are available to purchase! \nMust be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or win a prize. Winners will be drawn at KOM’s Annual Gala on Thursday\, November 6th\, 2025\, 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Inwood Oaks Event Center\, 484 Inwood Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN 55128. Raffle tickets are not valid for event entry— gala tickets must be purchased separately. Need not be present to win. Winners will be posted on KOM’s website following the event. Winner must pick up prize at the Annual Gala or KOM office within 2 weeks of drawing date and present this raffle ticket stub to collect prize. Winner responsible for any applicable fees or taxes. \n\nIf you have any questions about the raffle\, please contact Alice Buckner at (651) 202-3108 or events@mnkaren.org. \n  \n\nWe look forward to gathering with many of you in November. \n  \nA special thank you to our sponsors of this year’s Gala:  \n  \nPLATINUM SPONSOR: \n \n  \nGOLD SPONSORS: \n \n \nSILVER SPONSORS: \n  \n  \n \n \n \n  \nBRONZE SPONSORS: \nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic \nComo Park Senior High School Staff \nCouncil on Asian Pacific Minnesotans \nEbenezer Karen Baptist Church \nEmmanuel Karen Baptist Church \nFirst Karen Baptist Church \nHealth Partners  \nHighland Park Neighbors \nIntek Plastics \nK’Nyaw Baptist Church \nMaguire Agency \nPaul Monroe and Donna McNamara \nRise Baking Company \nRoseville Adult Learning Center  \nSKD Transport \nTrinity Karen Baptist Church \nVietnamese Social Services \nJoin Us as a Sponsor\nThank you for considering partnering with us as an event sponsor. Event proceeds will power KOM’s services including youth leadership and cultural activities\, career training\, financial coaching\, community health education\, and services for refugees and immigrants. During these particularly challenging times\, KOM relies on your support to keep our programs running and continue to adapt to changing needs. \nPlease see our sponsorship levels and benefits here\, which include Platinum\, Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze: \nKOM 2025 Gala Sponsorship Packages – PDF                    KOM 2025 Gala Sponsorship Packages – Word Doc \nWe request your commitment by October 17th (new extended deadline). Please respond to events@mnkaren.org with your selection and your payment\, made payable to: \nKaren Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN 55113-3721 \nIf you have any questions about the event or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact our Development Director\, Alice Buckner\, at (651) 202 3108 (you may text) or events@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/rooted-and-rising-2025/
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SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to…Pause. Listen. Share.\nPause.\nAs your inbox and newsfeed is flooded this Give to the Max Day with important causes to support\, we ask you to pause to read Thee Da’s personal story – a woman who came to Minnesota as a refugee and works hard to support her children and find support for herself. \nListen.\nWhat we’re doing at KOM is too urgent not to speak up…\n– newly arrived families are finding community support\,\n– refugee adults are getting into stable careers\,\n– and youth are engaging in activities and college prep\,\nthanks to donors like you. The services we provide are lifelines for refugees and immigrants in a historic moment of need. \nShare.\nIf you’ve already given\, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Want to take your impact even further? Share Thee Da’s story with a friend\, a coworker\, or a neighbor. Your voice travels farther than any email we send or post we make. \nYour gift helps clients like Thee Da stay connected.\nKOM staff create spaces where our community feels safe to talk about their struggles and connect to the resources they need. Your generosity helps make that possible without interruption. \nJoin Minnesota’s day of giving from now through November 20th to show your support for refugees and immigrants in MN. Every contribution matters. \n  \nGive today \n  \nShare the story \n  \n“Give to the Max celebrates Minnesota’s spirit of generosity and how that generosity ripples across every community\, city\, and county in our state\,” said Jenna Ray\, executive director and CEO of GiveMN. “Every year\, the campaign starts at $0 and every year we are humbled by the power hundreds of thousands of gifts can have when our community gives together.” \nAbout Give to the Max Day\nGive to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN\, a collaborative venture led by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place. \nThat initial spark touched off an outpouring of generosity — $14 million in 24 hours. Celebrating its 17th anniversary in 2025\, Give to the Max Day has become Minnesota’s annual giving holiday\, raising $300 million in its first 16 years. Every year\, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for Minnesota causes that are working to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/give-to-the-max-day-2025/
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2025-10-17/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-10-13/
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 12th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 19th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 26th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, October 3rd\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-6/2025-10-03/
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SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-10-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250910T195216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175530Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T103000
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 12th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 19th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 26th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, October 3rd\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-6/2025-09-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250910T195216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175530Z
UID:10000366-1758704400-1758711600@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
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SUMMARY:Info Session: CDL Training for Highway Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to earn your class A CDL and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Highway Construction CDL Program is for you! \n*Two New Info Sessions Added in October!\nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll.\nThere are four sessions to choose from: \n\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 22nd\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, September 24th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Monday\, September 29th\n9:00am – 11:00am\, Wednesday\, October 1st\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Monday\, October 13th\nNew 9:00am – 10:00am\, Wednesday\, October 15th\n\nClick on this link to sign up for one!  \nAt the info session\, you’ll learn about the class schedule and how to enroll in the program. Classes begin in October 2025 and continue through March 2026. They take place in-person in Roseville. You will also go off site to job shadow and do behind-the-wheel training. \nThis training is funded by a grant from MN Department of Transportation. \nTo qualify for the program\, you must meet all of the following: \n\nBe age 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school\nHave high school diploma/GED\nBe a Minnesota resident\nHave U.S. work authorization\nBe able to attend all class sessions\nBe able to communicate proficiently in English\nIdentify as immigrant\, refugee\, or person of color\nHave a valid MN driver’s license and verify driving record will not limit your ability to get a CDL and become employed
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-cdl-training-for-highway-construction/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T103000
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 12th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 19th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 26th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, October 3rd\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-6/2025-09-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250903T193352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T195414Z
UID:10000361-1757671200-1757673000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 12th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 19th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, September 26th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, October 3rd\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-6/2025-09-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250811T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205458Z
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250811T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205458Z
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250811T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205458Z
UID:10000354-1756458000-1756461600@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250811T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205458Z
UID:10000353-1756198800-1756202400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready+ Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Graduates from our recent summer 2025 short-term training.\nDo you want to earn your high school diploma and prepare for work in construction? KOM’s Apprentice Ready Program is for you! Read more about the program here. \n\n  \nCome to KOM for one of our information sessions to learn more about the classes and how you can enroll. There are four sessions to choose from\, all in-person at the KOM office: \n\nTuesday\, August 26\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday\, August 29\, at 9 a.m.\nTuesday September 2\, at 9 a.m.\nFriday September 5\, at 9 a.m.\n\n  \nSign up for which one you will attend. Click here to sign up!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions-2/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T215920Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Karen Traditional Wrist Tying Ceremony on August 16–17\, 2025 in Harris\, MN\, organized by the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota. (Visit their Facebook page and their website for more details and updates). \nCome celebrate culture\, unity\, and tradition with music\, dance\, food\, and community! \nLocation: 43695 Peaceful Valley Rd\, Harris\, MN \nInterested in sponsoring the event and tabling? The Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota is collecting sponsorship applications and ask that you fill out their sponsorship request form here: Wrist Tying Ceremony Sponsors Invitation – KCOM. If you have questions about the event\, please contact Kyaw Kyaw Lwin of the Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota at 651-417-2650 or karenculture.mn@gmail.com. \n\nLearn More about Karen Wrist-Tying Ceremony at: https://mnkaren.org/history-culture/karen-culture/celebrations/ under the Karen Community Events.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-traditional-wrist-tying-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:43695 Peaceful Vally RD\, Harris\, MN 55032\, 43695 Peaceful Valley Rd\, Harris\, MN\, 55032\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2025-08-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
CREATED:20250604T153956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T220553Z
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SUMMARY:75th Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION: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 information to come soon as the community prepares for this important gathering. \n \nSignificance of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe official Karen Martyrs’ Day is on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (one of the early leaders of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. \nKaren Martyrs’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the Karen people and honor the leaders who have guided their struggle for freedom and democracy in Myanmar. It is an upbeat occasion emphasizing togetherness and community health\, an opportunity for Karen to pass on traditions to the younger generation. \nEvent Details\nThis year in Minnesota\, the Karen Martyrs’ Day Celebration will be held at Todd Park in Austin\, Minnesota. There is a $5 entrance fee for everyone age 15 and older. Please see the flyer above for details about the sports competition\, which will include volleyball\, soccer\, and caneball. \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/75th-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Todd Park\, 11th Street and\, 21st Ave NE\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
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SUMMARY:Karen Weavers at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle are participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. from July 2nd through July 7th\, 2025. \nThis year’s theme is Youth and the Future of Culture. Our weavers will be part of the Learning Together exhibit\, demonstrating how they pass down the tradition of Karen back-strap weaving to the next generation of Karen youth. \nLearning Together\nRead the description of the learning together exhibit from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival website: \n\n\n“If our people are alive\, our traditions still need to be alive.” \n—Rosie Say\n\n\n“It is important to me to keep our family’s traditions going.” \n—Lila Delgado\n\n\n“Young people often find their time structured by the daily and seasonal rhythms of formal school\, from pre-K to the end of high school and the beginnings of adulthood. Yet school is hardly the only place that emerging artists and artisans learn. \nFamily businesses\, apprenticeships\, camps\, and community organizations create spaces for other kinds of learning. Whether in formal programs or through informal meetings with neighbors and family friends\, these extracurricular teaching relationships ensure that traditional knowledge and skills are passed from generation to generation. \nMaking is a way of coming to know things: environments\, histories\, and ways of living and belonging. In such settings\, creative skills are connected with ways of life and enduring values. When people gather together to weave\, when ranchers use the tools their loved ones or neighbors have made to earn their living\, and when makers and musicians pull sounds out of handcrafted instruments\, the stories of families and communities are told and retold. \nIn the Learning Together area at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, see family and community workshops come to life on the National Mall. Learn how handmade objects—and the skills and stories behind them—contribute to distinctive ways of life and cultural legacies across the United States.” \nAbout Our Karen Weaving Circle\n\nThe Karen Weaving Circle is a group of refugee weavers who came together to revive their textile tradition after moving to the United States. Members meet at the East Side Freedom Library in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, to weave together and to hold classes for the next generation of Karen artisans. As a program of the Karen Organization of Minnesota\, the Weaving Circle enhances community wellbeing and builds bonds between elder and younger generations around culture\, language\, and craft. The weavers also participate regularly in art fairs and community events as well as presentations in public schools. \nKaren (pronounced kuh-REN) people from Burma (Myanmar) in Southeast Asia are a linguistically and culturally diverse people\, who are among the refugees displaced due to government suppression of minorities. Around 20\,000 Karen people live in Minnesota. \nParticipants going to D.C. \n\nAye Lwai\, weaver\nHtee Hser\, weaver\nKu Say\, weaver\nMae Ra Paw\, weaver\nRosie Say\, weaver\nHta Thi Yu Moo\, presenter\nSynthia Htoo\, presenter\n\n\n\nLivestream Presentation from DC about Karen food\nOur weavers and staff will be giving a presentation at the festival about how to make Tak Ka Paw\, a Karen rice porridge dish. Not in DC? You can watch the livestream of their foodways presentation on Sunday\, July 6th at 11:00 am CT/12:00pm ET at this link: \n \nhttps://www.youtube.com/live/cwzxO-w9wro?si=fH5hSl_6VhPcdoSn
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/smithsonian-folklife-festival/
LOCATION:Smithsonian Institution\, 600 Maryland Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T205659Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops
DESCRIPTION: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 topics. \nUpcoming workshops:\nBudgeting Workshop: Thurs\, May 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nCredit Workshop: Thurs\, June 12th\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ONLINE \nSavings Workshop: Thurs\, June 26th\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nSign-Up:\nComplete this form to register for an online financial workshop. After you submit the form\, you will receive an email with the link to join. \nOur workshops are open to Minnesota residents. Additional individual coaching services from KOM are available to residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nIf you choose to participate in the workshop\, you may receive a $25 gift card for attending and participating fully. To receive a gift card\, you will be asked to show proof of your name and that you are Minnesota residents. \nWith questions\, please contact Latyran Adams \nLadams@mnkaren.org | 651-815-6844 \n  \nFree Karen Organization of Minnesota Financial Coaching Program\nOur Financial Employer Resource Navigators (FERNS) can help you make financial decisions that help you manage your expenses now and create pathways to build assets for the future. Our FERNS can help you create a budget\, understand and rebuild your credit\, strategies to pay off debt\, and build and savings plan to help you reach your financial goals. In addition\, our FERNS support you with career planning\, access to job training programs to support you with increasing your employer wage and assist you with job preparation and placement to stabilize your situation. \nTo schedule an appointment \nIf you have questions about Financial Coaching Program\, please email ladams@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/financial-education-workshops/2025-06-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T163209Z
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:In honor of World Refugee Day\, Songs for a New Home is putting on a benefit concert to support the Karen Organization of Minnesota on Friday\, June 20th\, 2025 at Pilllar Forum and Cafe in Minneapolis. There will also be Afghan food from The Thyme Machine food truck! \n  \nArtists\nFeaturing artists from Afghanistan\, Minnesota\, Myanmar\, Venezuela\, and more. \nArtists include: Sentir Venezolano\, Ywa Hay Moo\, Eh Ler Tha & Eh Wah\, Ti Ter Ha Min\, Rebaca Moo\, Peace Music\, The Taxpayers \nTickets\nGet tickets to the event here.\nTickets are $15\, and limited to capacity at the cafe. \nLivestream\nThe concert will also be livestreamed for viewers to watch and listen from home! \nClick this link any time between now and the day of the concert on June 20th at 7:00pm CT\, or watch on YouTube below: \n \nFor listeners who want to donate to KOM while watching\, you can either click the link in the YouTube video description or use the QR code that’s on the thumbnail. To do that\, you point your phone’s camera at the QR code and tap the word “open”\, or take a screenshot of the QR code and then tap on the picture of the QR code. \nDate\, Time\, & Location\nFriday\, June 20th\, 2025 \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, music starts at 7:00pm \nLocation: PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar\, 2300 Central Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55418 \nAbout Songs for a New Home\nInformation from their website: \nSongs for a New Home is a coalition of musicians from around the world that want to help fund refugee support organizations..  100% of all funds raised go to projects that help refugee families settle into their new homes. \nHere’s how Songs for a New Home works: \nWe release a new song from a different artist every month via our website\, Patreon\, and an email newsletter.  Subscribers 1) receive new music by an international musician each month\, and 2) get to help support a small organization doing great work on behalf of refugee families.  Folks can become subscribers for anywhere from a dollar per month to\, well\, infinity. \nFunds are set up to be delivered each month directly to our recipient’s Paypal account in order to make things easy and transparent.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/world-refugee-day-concert/
LOCATION:PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar\, 2300 Central Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2025-06-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T153000
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SUMMARY:Tea With KOM
DESCRIPTION: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 community stories\, news\, and other important topics. This engaging and informative session will give you an inside look at the work KOM is doing and how it impacts the community. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to KOM\, this is the perfect opportunity to learn\, engage\, and connect. \n\nClick here to join on Zoom\n\nUpcoming Sessions:\nThursday\, April 17th\, 3:30 – 4:30pm\nGuest Speaker: Suzanne Olive\, KOM Volunteer Coordinator \nTopic: April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! Join us to hear about the impact volunteers have had on KOM throughout the years and what they’ve been up to this year. Suzanne is excited to tell you about the incredible people who have given time and skills to KOM’s mission. Suzanne has worked at KOM since 2017\, starting as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Throughout the years\, she’s helped coordinate KOM’s volunteer program\, oversee communications and outreach presentations\, and develop paid internship positions. \nThursday\, May 15th\, 6:30 – 7:30pm\nTopic: May is Mental Health Awareness Month\n\n\n\nလါ​မ့ၤ​ (ဒ့ၣ်​ညါ​) မ့ၣ်​ဝဲ​ဒၣ်​ သး​ဒီး​တၢ်​ဆိ​က​မိၣ်​ တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဆူၣ်​အိၣ်​ချ့​တၢ်​ပာ်​သူၣ်​ပာ်​သး​အ​လါ​\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a vital conversation on Zoom with KOM health program staff this Mental Health Action Day on Thursday\, May 15th\, 2025. \n\n\nConversation topics: \nWhat are the mental health challenges for our community? \n\n\nWhat free programs and services are available at KOM or locally in response to these challenges? \n\n\nHow can I get involved as a volunteer? \nWhat are some easy ways to improve our daily mental wellbeing? \n\n\n\n\nဟဲ​နုာ်​လီၤ​က​တိၤ​သ​ကိး​တၢ်​ဒီး​ပ​ဝဲ​ က​ညီ​က​ရၢ​မဲၣ်​နံၣ်​စိ​ထၣ်​ KOM\, တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဆူၣ်​အိၣ်​ချ့​ပှၤ​တ​ဝၢ​ပှၤ​မၤ​တၢ်​ဖိ​တ​ဖၣ်​လၢ​ Zoom (စူ​မ်​) အ​ပူၤ​ လၢ​သး​ဒီး​တၢ်​ဆိ​က​မိၣ်​တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဆူၣ်​အိၣ်​ချ့​တၢ်​ဟူး​တၢ်​ဂဲၤ​မုၢ်​နံၤ​လၢ​ မုၢ်​လွံၢ်​နံၤ​ (မုၢ်​ပျဲၤ​)\, လါ​မ့ၤ​ (ဒ့ၣ်​ညါ​) ၥ၅​သီ​\, ၂​ဝ၂၅​ န့ၣ်​တ​က့ၢ်​. \n\n\nတၢ်​ဂ့ၢ်​လၢ​တၢ်​က​စံး​က​တိၤ​သ​ကိး​အ​ခိၣ်​တီ​တ​ဖၣ်​: \n\n\nတၢ်​ကီ​တၢ်​ခဲ​လၢ​အ​ဘၣ်​ထွဲ​လိာ်​ဃုာ်​ဒီး​သး​ဒီး​တၢ်​ဆိ​က​မိၣ်​တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဆူၣ်​အိၣ်​ချ့​လၢ​ပ​ပှၤ​တ​ဝၢ​အ​ပူၤ​န့ၣ်​မ့ၢ်​မ​နုၤ​သ့ၣ်​တ​ဖၣ်​လဲၣ်​? \n\n\nလၢ​တၢ်​က​ဘှါ​ဆှဲ​တၢ်​ဂ့ၢ်​ကီ​သ့ၣ်​တ​ဖၣ်​အံၤ​အ​ဂီၢ်​\, က​ညီ​က​ရၢ​မဲၣ်​နံၣ်​စိ​ထၣ်​ KOM\, မ့​တ​မ့ၢ်​ လၢ​လီၢ်​က​ဝီၤ​ပူၤ​\, တၢ်​ရဲၣ်​တၢ်​ကျဲၤ​ဒီး​တၢ်​ဆီၣ်​ထွဲ​မၤ​စၢၤ​အ​ကျိၤ​အ​ကျဲ​ န​ဒိး​န့ၢ်​အီၤ​သ့​ လၢ​တ​လၢာ်​အ​ပှ့ၤ​အ​က​လံၤ​မ့ၢ်​မ​နုၤ​ သ့ၣ်​တ​ဖၣ်​လဲၣ်​. \n\n\nယ​မၤ​သ​ကိး​တၢ်​ဒ်​ပှၤ​မၤ​တၢ်​လၢ​တၢ်​သး​အိၣ်​မုာ်​သး​မၤ​စၢၤ​တၢ်​တ​ဂၤ​အ​သိး​က​သ့​ဒ်​လဲၣ်​? \n\n\nကျဲ​လၢ​အ​ညီ​က​တၢၢ်​လၢ​က​မၤ​ဂ့ၤ​ထီၣ်​ပ​သး​တၢ်​ဆိ​က​မိၣ်​တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဆူၣ်​အိၣ်​ချ့​န့ၣ်​မ့ၢ်​တၢ်​မ​နုၤ​လဲၣ်​? \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 19th\, 3:30 – 4:30pm\nTopic: Continuing the Conversation about Mental Health in the Karen Community\nJoin our Development Director and one of our community health staff for a casual conversation about mental health challenges for our community\, with time for questions and meaningful discussion. \n\nHow to Join\nThese sessions will be delivered online on Zoom and are open to everyone\, no RSVP needed. All we ask is that you join in the first 15 minutes. Join on Zoom here. \nOur Tea With KOM sessions are completely free to tune into and we encourage all to join us. \nWith questions\, contact Alice Buckner.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/tea-with-kom/2025-06-19/
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SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops
DESCRIPTION: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 topics. \nUpcoming workshops:\nBudgeting Workshop: Thurs\, May 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nCredit Workshop: Thurs\, June 12th\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ONLINE \nSavings Workshop: Thurs\, June 26th\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nSign-Up:\nComplete this form to register for an online financial workshop. After you submit the form\, you will receive an email with the link to join. \nOur workshops are open to Minnesota residents. Additional individual coaching services from KOM are available to residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nIf you choose to participate in the workshop\, you may receive a $25 gift card for attending and participating fully. To receive a gift card\, you will be asked to show proof of your name and that you are Minnesota residents. \nWith questions\, please contact Latyran Adams \nLadams@mnkaren.org | 651-815-6844 \n  \nFree Karen Organization of Minnesota Financial Coaching Program\nOur Financial Employer Resource Navigators (FERNS) can help you make financial decisions that help you manage your expenses now and create pathways to build assets for the future. Our FERNS can help you create a budget\, understand and rebuild your credit\, strategies to pay off debt\, and build and savings plan to help you reach your financial goals. In addition\, our FERNS support you with career planning\, access to job training programs to support you with increasing your employer wage and assist you with job preparation and placement to stabilize your situation. \nTo schedule an appointment \nIf you have questions about Financial Coaching Program\, please email ladams@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/financial-education-workshops/2025-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T110000
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SUMMARY:Apprentice Ready Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring a career path? Join us for an Information Session for our Apprentice Ready programs at the Karen Organization of Minnesota. You’ll get all the details about our program options and the jobs you can do in the trades after completing our training.\n\n\n\nMeet at KOM on Friday at 9 a.m. on April 18 or May 23!\nSign up here to let us know you’re coming and receive a reminder email.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/apprentice-ready-info-sessions/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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