Feature Stories

Friday, June 30
“Miss Burma” Author Visits KOM
On June 6, the KOM staff had the honor of meeting Charmaine Craig, the daughter of Karen freedom fighter and Miss Myanmar winner Naw Louisa […] More »

Thursday, June 29
KOM’s Marshall Office Serves Rural Community of Refugees
When KOM opened a second office in Marshall, MN in October 2014, the Karen community in Marshall was just beginning to grow. Refugees from Burma […] More »

Monday, June 12
KOM Youth Program Builds Confidence of Refugee Youth
Kul Hell Wah, center, participated in a canoe trip with Wilderness Inquiry and other summer activities with KOM’s Youth Program in 2016. Kul Hell Wah […] More »

Wednesday, June 7
KOM’s Family Advocate: Providing Culturally-Specific Resources, Support, and Hope
Nana Loo is KOM’s Family Advocate who works with men, women, and children experiencing family problems. *Paw Eh had been coming to KOM for years […] More »

Wednesday, June 7
KOM Volunteers Receive Citywide Award
Stephen and Roma Hurley receive a 2017 Outstanding Volunteer Award as Wendy Vang Roberts from the Minnesota Literacy Council reads about their contributions to KOM […] More »