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2017 MAA-CBO DirectoryMutual Assistance Associa ons and Community Based Organiza ons

Serving Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota

About Using This ResourceThis document, MAA-CBO Directory 2017, was created to be a quick

reference for individuals working to iden fy appropriate community based agencies that serve Minnesota’s many diverse communi es.

Lis ngs are divided by group (African, Asian, Mul cultural, European, La no, Rese lement Agencies, State Councils, etc.). Agencies are then listed

alphabe cally within each category.

This guide is updated biennially and can also be accessed online in PDF format at: www.health.state.mn.us/refugee.

Click on “Directories for Organiza ons Serving Refugees.”

Hard copies of this guide can be requested from the address and phone number on the back cover.

MAA-CBO Directory 2017

MAA-CBO Directory 2017

Table of Contents

Mul cultural ..........................................................................................1Refugee Rese lement Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGS) .........................16State Councils ......................................................................................19African .................................................................................................20Asian and Pacifi c Islander ....................................................................29European .............................................................................................37La no ...................................................................................................39

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ServicesMul cultural AccessAbility, Inc.360 Hoover St. N.E.Minneapolis, MN 55413

Jacki GaleLinda Caze

Main: 612-331-5958 Fax: 612-331-2448

Website: www.accessability.orgEmail: [email protected] (J. Gale)Email: lcaze @accessability.org (L. Caze )

A not-for-profi t diversifi ed training, employment & produc on facility providing training, work & recrea onal opportuni es for individuals with disabili es & economic disadvantages who have barriers to employment & community inclusion.

The Advocates for Human Rights330 Second Ave. S. Suite 800Minneapolis, MN 55401

Robin Phillips Execu ve DirectorSarah BrenesDirector of Refugee and Immigrant Program

Main: 612-341-3302Immigrant client line: 612-341-9845 R. Philips: 612-341-3302S. Brenes: 612-746-4684Fax: 612-341-2971

Website: www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (R. Phillips)Email: [email protected] (S. Brenes)Facebook: TheAdvocatesForHumanRightsTwi er: the_advocatesYouTube: ADVforHumanRights

Organiza on dedicated to the promo on and protec on of interna onally recognized human rights. Trained volunteers provide pro bono legal representa on, interpreta on and transla on services to low-income individuals seeking asylum. Clients must be residents of Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota and low income. We serve any immigrant seeking asylum, regardless of language.

The Aliveness Project3808 Nicollet Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55409

Lauri SimonsTom Bichnaga

Main: 612-822-7946L. Simons: Ext. 203T. Bichanga: Ext. 214 Fax: 612-822-9668

Website: www.aliveness.orgEmail: [email protected] (General)Email: [email protected] (J. Herda-Anzaldo)Email: [email protected] (C. Zawistowski)Email: [email protected] (L. Simons)Email: [email protected] (D. Hendrickson)Facebook: AlivenessMNTwi er: AlivenessMN

A drop-in community center for people living with HIV/AIDS. No income limit. All services are free. On-site meals Monday– Saturday. HIV outreach and preven on services including HIV tes ng and linkage to care, HIV related health and wellness seminars, a food shelf. Also provides medical case management, a holiday basket program, computer access, free ckets to special events and integra ve therapies including massage, acupuncture and chiroprac c care. Must be HIV posi ve to become a member.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Black Storytellers Alliance1112 Newton Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55411

Nothando Zulu Director

Main: 612-529-5864Fax: 612-529-5951

Website: www.blackstorytellers.comEmail: [email protected] (N. Zulu)Facebook: Black-Storytellers-Alliance-134570813221307

Promo ng and preserving the art of storytelling. Specializes in storytelling performances for schools, libraries, community centers, and corpora ons, and conducts large and small group presenta ons for all ages. Story special es include inspira onal stories, informa ve stories, audience par cipa on stories, historical stories and character portrayals. Members of BSA do school residencies and provide instruc onal workshops for teachers, librarians, parents, and volunteers.

Blue Earth County Employment Services / MCRI Worksource421 E. Hickory St. Suite 400Mankato, MN 56001

Marcia Highum Main: 507-386-5750M. Highum: 507-386-5751Fax: 507-386-5788

Website: www.mrciworksource.orgEmail: [email protected] (general)Email: [email protected] (M. Highum)

Provides employment plan development, job coaching, work skill instruc on, ABE, and coordina on of MFIP support services. MRCI Refugee Services works with refugees to help them achieve long-term stability, become self-suffi cient, and contribu ng members of the communi es in which they live. They work with families to facilitate economic independence and social adjustment to allow for successful integra on into the community. Provides refugee rese lement services, assists with referral to access available services, employment services, and social services. Employment services off ered in Anuak, Arabic, Nuer, Somali, and Spanish.

Brian Coyle Community Center/Pillsbury United Communi es420 15th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55454

Amano DubeBekele Adamu

Main: 612-338-5282 A. Dube: 612-876-9323Fax: 612-338-8421

Website: www.puc-mn.orgEmail: [email protected] (A. Dube) Email: [email protected] (B. Adamu)

Housing, secondary rese lement, transporta on, connec on to ongoing community resources, immigra on. Languages: Amharic, Oromo, Swahili, Somali, Tigrinya.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) CAPI USA (Formerly Center for Asian & Pacifi c Islanders)3702 E. Lake St. Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55406

Ekta PrakashExecu ve DirectorPa Lee Yang Health and Human Services Manager

Main: 612-721-0122E. Prakash:612-721-0122 x661P. Yang: 612-721-0122 x682Fax: 612-724-6085

Website: www.capiusa.org Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (E. Prakash)Email: [email protected] (P. yang)Facebook: CAPIUSA1982

CAPI has an open door policy; everyone is welcome. CAPI’s mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in their journey toward self-determina on and social equality. CAPI’s holis c programming seeks to enhance economic and social change opportuni es that allow people of all ages and na onali es to lead successful lives. CAPI programs include workforce development, food and nutri on, health and human services, and civic and community engagement.

Cedar Riverside Adult Educa on Collabora ve1515 S. Fourth St.Box 2009Minneapolis, MN 55454

Seyou Nurie Main: 612-376-0619S. Nurie: 612-432-2081Fax: 612-376-0695

Website:www.riversideplazata.org/esl_programEmail: [email protected]: Riverside-Plaza-Tenant-Associa on-158504894180971

Provides educa on opportuni es to adult immigrants and refugees living in and around the Cedar Riverside neighborhood. ESL classes, ci zenship tutorial, and computer lab.

Civil Society332 Minnesota St.Suite E-1436 St. Paul, MN 55101

Linda Miller Sachiko Kudoh

Main: 651-291-0713 Fax: 651-291-2588 Toll free human traffi cking crisis and p line: 651-291-8810 or 1-888-772-3324

Website: www.civilsocietyhelps.orgEmail: offi [email protected]: [email protected] (L. Miller)Email: [email protected] (S. Kudoh)Facebook: Civil-Society-261831197294995

Civil Society, a Minnesota based nonprofi t organiza on founded by Linda Miller in 1996, provides culturally and linguis cally specifi c legal and case management services to vic ms of human traffi cking, sexual assault and abuse.

Commonbond Communi es1080 Montreal Ave.St. Paul, MN 55116

Michelle BashamElizabeth Hagstrom

Main: 651-291-1750M. Basham: 651-290-6243E. Hagstrom: 651-290-6239Fax: 651-291-1003

Website: www.commonbond.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (M. Basham)Email: [email protected] (E. Hagstrom)Facebook: CommonBondCommuni es

A nonprofi t provider of aff ordable housing for seniors, families and people with disabili es off ering social services for residents. For housing informa on please call the main number listed only.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Community Service for the Deaf2800 Rice St.Suite 154St. Paul, MN 55113

Sara HoggardAdult Educa on Coordinator

Main: 612-234-5371 Video Phone: 651-243-4709Fax: 651-256-1053

Website: www.csd.orgS. Hoggard: [email protected]

Serves the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The Adult Educa on program provides the following classes: Ci zenship, Basic Communica on Skills (including ASL and English), Improving English reading/wri ng, Math, Driver’s Educa on, and GED. All classes are in sign language.

District 6 Planning Council171 Front AveSt. Paul, MN 55117

Kerry Antrim Main: 651-488-4485Fax: 651-488-0343

Website: www.district6stpaul.orgEmail: [email protected]: District-6-Planning-Council-125260270846129

Housing, secondary rese lement, transporta on, connec on to ongoing community resources, immigra on.

East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc.1700 Second St. N.E.Minneapolis, MN 55413

Joshua XiongMohamed Ahmed

Main: 612-781-6011 J. Xiong: 612-787-4069M. Ahmed: 612-342-1954Fax: 612-787-4014

Website: www.esns.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (J. Xiong)Email: [email protected] (M. Ahmed)Facebook: ESNeighborhood

Provides employment services, adult day services, family violence interven on, family counseling, teen parent support, child development & parent educa on, youth academic support, and school readiness services. Also operates the Northeast Child Development Center, Camp Bovey, and Menlo Alterna ve High School. *Please note the Somali Women’s Program is not opera ng at this me.

ECHO Minnesota (Emergency, Community, and Health Outreach)172 E. Fourth St.St. Paul, MN 55101

Lillian McDonald Execu ve Director Efrén MaldonadoCommunity Outreach & Program Coordinator

Main: 651-229-1304L. McDonald: 651-789-4342E. Maldonado: 651-789-4326

Website: www.echominnesota.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (L. McDonald)Email: [email protected] (E. Maldonado)Facebook: echominnesotaTwi er: ECHOMinnesotaYoutube: ECHOMinnesota

ECHO provides high-quality health, safety and emergency preparedness educa onal materials in mul ple languages via TV, phone, radio, Web, and email. These communica on tools func on as an emergency infrastructure ensuring that in a crisis, ECHO can rapidly and eff ec vely translate, produce and distribute life saving health and safety messages.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued)EMERGE - North Minneapolis Campus1101 W. Broadway Ave. N., Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55411

EMERGE - Career and Technology Center1834 Emerson Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411

Eric BransonAssociate DirectorJon VangTraining Supervisor

Main: 612-529-9267Fax: 612-588-5611

Website: www.emerge-mn.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (J. Vang)Facebook: emergecommunitydevelopment

Job search/placement/reten on services, customized training, training assistance, limited transporta on assistance, limited support services (work uniform, tools), career development, digital literacy courses, Work Readiness/Resume Prep/Interviewing/Founda on workshops, public computer lab. Eligibility: Low income, Minneapolis residents including those who have criminal background, limited work history, and mul ple barriers to employment.

EMERGE - Cedar Riverside CampusBrian Coyle Center420 15th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55454

Riverside Plaza1525 S. Fourth St. #202Minneapolis, MN 55454

Mohamed AliPrograms Manager

Main: 612-338-5282M. Ali: 612-236-0465 Fax: 612-338-8421

Website: www.emerge-mn.orgEmail: [email protected]: emergecommunitydevelopment

Employment and training services: Job search/placement/reten on assistance, customized training, training assistance, limited transporta on assistance, limited support services (work uniform, tools), career development, Work Readiness workshops, referrals for ESL. Eligibility: Low income, Minneapolis residents (DV, permanent residents, and U.S. ci zens) provided they meet program requirements. Bilingual/Mul lingual Staff : Arabic, Kiswahili, Somali.

English Learning Center - Our Saviour’s Community Service2315 Chicago Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404

Jenne NelsonProgram Director

Main: 612-874-9963Phone: 612-787-3753J. Nelson:: 612-787-3753 Ext. 4Fax: 612-871-0017

Website: www.oscs-mn.org/englishlearningcenterEmail: [email protected] (General)Email: [email protected] (J. Nelson)

We are a learning community; building knowledge for be er lives. Educa onally empowering immigrant and refugee adults and their families toward self-determina on. Off ers classes in basic English, math, computer, and ci zenship for refugees and immigrants.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued)The Family Partnership414 S. Eighth St.Minneapolis, MN 55404

John TillSenior Vice President of Program Strategy and Innova on

Main: 612-339-9101J. Till: 612-728-2086Fax: 612-339-9150

Website: www.thefamilypartnership.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: j [email protected] (J. Till)Facebook: TheFamilyPartnershipTwi er: FamilyPartnerYouTube: TheFamilyPartnership

The Family Partnership is a mul service nonprofi t organiza on with a 137-year-old legacy of service to children and families in the Twin Ci es in need of support. Our mission is building strong families, vital communi es, and be er futures for children. Through counseling, educa on, and advocacy programs, we are closing opportunity and achievement gaps for those living in poverty and providing them with the skills and resources to reach their full poten al. (Somali, Na ve American, Hmong, or Spanish)

Goodwill Easter Seals553 Fairview Ave. N.St. Paul, MN 55104

Boyd Brown Employment ServicesMary Jarvis Director of Mental Health Services

Main: 651-379-5800B. Brown: 651-379-5875M. Jarvis: 651-603-9540 ext 103Fax: 651-379-5803

Website: www.goodwilleasterseals.orgEmail: [email protected] (B. Brown)Email: [email protected](M. Jarvis)Facebook: GoodwillMinnesota

Transi onal employment program that enhances employability and long-term career success by providing so skills assessment and training and comprehensive support in addressing barriers to employment.

Hands Across the World1605 Goe ens Way Suite 206St. Cloud, MN 56301 School SiteMary Center823 First St. S.St. Cloud, MN 56301

Brianda Cediel Execu ve Director

Main: 320-260-1072Fax: 320-217-8809

Website: www.handsacrosstheworldmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected](B. Cediel)Facebook: handsacrosstheworldmn

Located in St. Cloud, Hands Across the World provides the fi rst learning experience to newly arrived immigrants and refugees who do not have language or living skills necessary to thrive in a new community. Child care provided.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Immigrant Law Center of MinnesotaMain Offi ce450 N Syndicate St., Suite 200St. Paul, MN 55104

Neighborhood House Offi ce179 Robie St. E.St. Paul, MN 55107

Worthington Offi ce1206 Oxford St.Worthington, MN 56187

Sheila Stuhlman Intake Number: 1-800-223-1368Main: 651-641-1011Fax: 651-641-1131

Website: www.ilcm.orgEmail: ofi [email protected]: [email protected] (S. Stuhlman)Facebook: immigrantlawcenterMN

An organiza on dedicated to providing comprehensive immigra on legal services to low-income clients of all na onali es.

Intercultural Mutual Assistance Associa on2500 Valleyhigh Dr. N.W.Rochester, MN 55901

Ron BuzardExecu ve DirectorPonloeu ChimAssociate Director

Main: 507-289-5960R. Buzard: Ext. 122P. Chim: Ext. 103Fax: 507-289-6199

Website: www.imaa.net Email: [email protected] (R. Buzard)Email: [email protected] (P. Chim) Facebook: IMAA-1505009729788951Twi er: IMAARochesterYoutube: IMAARochester

IMAA has four program areas: employment services, health care access & educa on services, professional language services, and social services. The refugee health program area includes a Community Health Worker program.

Islamic Center of Minnesota1401 Gardena Ave. N.E.Fridley, MN 55432

Br. Faisal MianDr. Shah Khan

Main: 763-571-5604Br. Faisal Mian: 763-571-5604Fax: 763-273-8487

Website: www.islamiccentermn.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (B. Fisal Mian) Email: [email protected] (Dr. S. Khan)Facebook: Islamic-Center-of-Minnesota

The Islamic Center of Minnesota operates a free clinic and food-shelf open to all in addi on to adult educa on services, a library/bookstore, burial services and family counseling. The ICM also has a Mosque in Columbia Heights.

Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Minneapolis13100 Wayzata Blvd. #400Minnetonka, MN 55305

Main: 952-546-0616Fax: 952-593-1778

Website: www.jfcsmpls.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Facebook: jfcsminneapolis

Social service agency serving people from all backgrounds in Hennepin County, providing over 40 programs including mental health, fi nancial, voca onal, disability and aging services

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Lifetrack Resources, Inc.Main Offi ce709 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104 Minneapolis Offi ce2218 Central Ave. NEMinneapolis, MN 55418

Diane Heldt Program Director Dagim Gemeda

Main: 651-227-8471 D. Heldt: 651-265-2339 D. Gemeda: 651-265-2434Fax: 651-227-0621

Mpls Offi ce: 612-788-8855

Website: www.lifetrackresources.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (D. Heldt)Email: [email protected] (D. Gemeda) Facebook: lifetrackmn

Refugee employment services: job placement, job search assistance, customized training, career development, American Work Culture training, job reten on coaching, referrals for ESL, and training. Lifetrack staff speak 19 languages.

Mankato Area Adult Basic Educa on110 Fulton St. Room 255Mankato, MN 56001

Jennifer Gibson Main: 507-345-5222Fax: 507-387-6716

Website: www.mankatocer.comEmail: [email protected]

ESL, GED, adult diploma, family literacy, employment skills, college prep, computer literacy.

Marshall Adult Learning CenterLyon Co. Gov’t Center607 W. Main St.Marshall, MN 56258

Pat Thomas Main: 507-537-7046P. Thomas: 507-537-7046Fax: 507-537-7047

Website: www.marshalladulteduca on.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (P. Thomas)

Off ers ci zenship, ESL, and GED classes. In associa on with the S.W. MN Private Industry Council, we also off er CDL, CNA, and Welding classes with educa onal support to help make sure students succeed.

Masjid An-Nur (mosque)1729 Lyndale Ave. N.P.O. Box 11781Minneapolis, MN 55411

Imam Makram El-Amin Main: 612-521-1749I. M. El-Amin: 612-521-5990Fax: 612-521-1282

Website: www.masjidannur.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (I. M. El-Amin)Facebook: Masjid-An-Nur-Minneapolis-MN-141338360182

The Mosque is open for daily prayers and Islamic religious studies. Also operates an adult day center and off ers many classes.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid430 First Ave. N., Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55401

110 Sixth Ave. S., Suite 200St. Cloud, MN 56301

415 S.W. Seventh St.PO Box 1866Willmar, MN 56201

Cathy Haukedahl Execu ve DirectorAnn Cofell Deputy Director

Minneapolis: 612-332-1441St. Cloud: 320-253-0121Willmar: 320-235-9600Fax: 612-334-5755

Website: www.mylegalaid.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected]: LegalAid

Provides free civil legal services to people with low incomes in central Minnesota through offi ces in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Willmar. Services range from educa ng clients about their rights, to advoca ng on their behalf and represen ng clients in court. Evic ons and landlord abuse, foreclosure rights, public and Sec on 8 housing, housing discrimina on, denial of public benefi ts, divorce, child custody and support, domes c abuse, disability, debt collec on and unfair loans, immigra on, and youth- and elder-related issues.

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance2277 Hwy. 36 W. Suite 200Roseville, MN 55113

Paula St. JohnEduca on and Community Outreach Manager

Main: 612-378-2742 Help Line: 1-800-669-6442Fax: 612-378-2789

Website: www.braininjurymn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (P. St. John)Facebook: Minnesota Brain Injury AllianceTwi er: @BrainInjuryMNYouTube: BrainInjuryMN

Mission is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people aff ected by brain injury. They serve all communi es and have staff that speak English, Spanish, Hmong, French and Chinese.

Minnesota Council of Churches, Mankato Area Refugee Services501 S. Second St.Mankato, MN 56001

Jessica O’BrienAssociate Director: Mankato Are Refugee Services

Main: 507-345-1554J. O’Brien: 507-345-1554Fax: 507-345-1556

Website: www.mnchurches.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (J. O’Brien)Facebook: mcc.mankato

Supports refugees and former refugees as they seek to establish lives full of hope and opportunity in Mankato. We support refugee community integra on and transi on to self-suffi ciency though case management, job placement, immigra on adjustment, and community engagement and outreach services.

Minnesota Food Associa on14220-B Ostlund Trail N.Marine on St. Croix, MN 55407

Hilary Otey WoldExecu ve Director

Main: 651-433-3676H. Otey Wold: 651-433-3676Fax: 651-433-5050

Website: www.mnfoodassocia on.orgEmail: info@mnfoodassocia on.org (General Inquiries)Email: hillary@mnfoodassocia on.org (H. Otey Wold)Facebook: mnfoodassocia onTwi er: bigriverfarms

The mission of Minnesota Food Associa on (MFA) is to build a sustainable food system based on social, economic, and environmental jus ce through educa on, training and partnerships.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Minnesota Literacy Council700 Raymond Ave. Suite 180St. Paul, MN 55114

Cathy Grady Main: 651-645-2277C. Grady: 651-645-2277Fax: 651--645-2272

Website: www.mnliteracy.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (C. Grady)Facebook: mnliteracyTwi er: mnliteracyYouTube: mnliteracy

The Minnesota Literacy Council provides free Adult Basic Educa on classes (ESL, Ci zenship, GED, computer) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, a referral service to connect adults with hundreds of free classes across Minnesota (Adult Literacy Hotline: 800-222-1990), and training and support for volunteers who want to help adults and children improve their reading, English language and basic academic skills.

MORE96 E. Wheelock Prky.St. Paul, MN 55117

Cathy RucciExecu ve DirectorHayley DrozdowskiEduca on Program Assistant

Main: 651-487-2728 Fax: 651-487-1512

Website: www.more-empowerment.orgEmail: [email protected] (P. Robbins)Email: [email protected] (C. Rucci)Email: [email protected](H. Drozdowski)Facebook: MOREMinnesotaTwi er: MORE4872728

MORE provides refugees and immigrants with the educa on and support they seek to become fully engaged members of our community. MORE’s services focus on adults in three program areas: Educa on, Mental Health and Social Services that include case management/advocacy and basic needs services.

NAVIGATEEl Colegio High School4137 Bloomington Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55407

Isabel DuránCollege ConnectorJuven no MezaExecu ve Director

Main: 612-600-2680I. Duràn: 612-730-0148E. Avalos: 612-231-0974

Website: www.navigatemn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (I. Durán)Email: [email protected] (J. Meza)Facebook: NAVIGATE.MNTwi er: NAVIGATE.MN

NAVIGATE is a leadership development program for immigrant young adults in Minnesota facing fi nancial, social, and legal barriers to achieve their dreams through changing unjust systems. Through NAVIGATE, these young adults help their community and themselves by working to access college educa on, jobs, and legal status.

Neighborhood House179 E. Robie St.St. Paul, MN 55107

Joan SchlechtDirector of ProgramsBwei PawRese lement Staff

Main: 651-789-2500J. Schlecht: 651-789-2531B. Paw: 651-789-2544Fax: 651-789-2501

Website: www.neighb.orgEmail: [email protected] (J. Schlecht)Email: [email protected] (B. Paw)Facebook: neighborhoodhouseMN

Helping refugees improve their quality of life through access to informa on on employment, life skills, educa on, housing, and paren ng. Par cipants are also connected to other Neighborhood House programs, including food support, youth leadership, and English classes. Refugee rese lement family support is provided for Karen and Somali.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) New Americans Alliance for Development (NAAD)1821 University Ave. W, Suite S328St Paul, MN 55104

Mimi OoProgram Coordinator

Main: 651-645-5828 Website: h ps://newamericansalliance.org/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (M. Oo) Facebook: NAADorg

NAAD’s main focus is on their Foreign Trained Health Professionals (FTHP) program. This program strives to promote economic self-suffi ciency and advancement of immigrants who are foreign trained healthcare professionals in Minnesota. NAAD ensures that they get support to prepare and pass the licensure exams and prac ce in their healthcare profession in the United States.

New Americans Community Services (NACS)450 Syndicate St. N. Suite 380 St. Paul, MN 55104

Community Health Center:161 Saint Anthony Ave, Suite 1010St. Paul, MN 55103

Sirad OsmanExecu ve Director

Main offi ce: 651-206-3444Health center: 651-287-5523 Fax: 651-999-5735

Website: www.newamericans.usEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (Osman)

New Americans Community Services operates New Americans Community Health Center (NACHC). They provide aff ordable, culturally appropriate, and community oriented health care services. NACHC is closing the gap on health dispari es for refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. The organiza on focuses on supplemental security income advocacy/ disability services, health & wellness, youth development, and health dispari es research. NACS provides suppor ve services, working as a bridge between refugees and necessary U.S. resources.

NW Hennepin Human Services Council 6040 Earle Brown Dr. Suite 205Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Susan Blood Main: 763-503-2520Fax: 763-503-2510

Website: www.nwhhsc.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)

Provides research, planning and coordina on to be er the lives of Northwest Hennepin residents living in member ci es. Develops and provides resource informa on which can be accessed on our website and connects area programs and agencies.

Park Elder Center c/o Volunteers of America MN1505 Park Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404

Bee VueService Director

Main: 612-339-7581B. Vue: 612-455-2926Fax: 1-888-974-5909

Website: www.voamnwi.org/park-eldercenterEmail: [email protected] (B. Vue)

Park Elder Center off ers a wide variety of programs and services that support the health and independence of older adults including a program that connects older African-American, Hmong and Somali adults with community resources and provides them with a forum to discuss concerns, needs and barriers to understanding.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Pillsbury House Theatre3501 Chicago Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55407

Noel Raymond Co-Director Faye Price Co-Director

Main: 612-824-0708Fax: 612-827-5818

Website: www.puc-mn.org/pillsbury-house-theatreEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (N. Raymond)Email: [email protected] (F. Price)Facebook: PHouseTheatre

One of the neighborhood centers that isoperated by Pillsbury United Communi es.Programs focus on these key areas: earlychildhood development, youth and teendevelopment, adult educa on and skilldevelopment, civic engagement, essen alresources, and wellness.

Pillsbury United Communi es125 W. Broadway Ave. Suite 130Minneapolis, MN 55411

Chanda Smith BakerPresident & CEOAdair MosleyChief of Staff

Main: 612-302-3400Fax: 612-302-3414

Website: www.puc-mn.orgEmail: [email protected] (C. Smith Baker)Email: [email protected] (A. Mosley)Facebook: PUCMN

Services focusing in fi ve areas: educa onal ini a ves, youth and family services, employment and training opportuni es, health and nutri onal support, and emergency resources. Provides a erschool programs, aff ordable day care, healthy food op ons, acclaimed arts and cultural events, job training, public charter school authoriza on, and business ventures.

Pillsbury United Communi es Interpre ng Agency125 W. Broadway Suite # 100

Juan Peraza Main: 612-787-3713Fax: 612-302-3490

Website: www.pucia.orgEmail: [email protected] (J. Peraza)

Pillsbury United Communi es is a trusted provider of transla on and interpreta on services to organiza ons and business. All of our interpreters are screened to meet your exact needs; Spanish, French, Somali, Hmong, Thai, Portuguese, Lao an, Vietnamese. For languages not listed, please contact us with the language and the origin so we can assist you the best we can.

Pillsbury United Communi es Waite House 2323 11th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404

Francisco Segovia Director

Main: 612-721-1681Fax: 612-721-2752

Website: www.puc-mn.orgEmail: [email protected] (F. Segovia)

Waite House is one of the neighborhood centers operated by Pillsbury United Communi es. Its programs integrate civic engagement with human services to bring about posi ve change within core focus areas of employment and training, health and nutri on, youth development, and basic needs.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) RESOURCE900 20th Ave S.Minneapolis, MN 55404

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 127ASt. Paul, MN 55108

Mina Ferden Minneapolis: 612-752-8800St. Paul: 612-752-8868Fax: 612-752-8801

Website: www.resource-mn.orgEmail: [email protected] (M. Ferden)Facebook: RESOURCEMNTwi er: RESOURCEMN

Refugee employment services, workshops on job readiness, help with job applica ons, referrals to social services, mock interviews, intensive case management, direct job placement

RISE, Inc.3708 Nicollet Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55409

Truc PhamNhya Ly

Phone: 612-872-7720Fax: 612-872-7679

Website: www.rise.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (T. Pham)Email: [email protected] (N. Ly)

Job orienta on, job placement and intensive support services, job development, transporta on to and from work if needed, individualized employment counseling, follow up support visits at employment site or off -site, iden fi ca on of other educa onal programs in the community

Sabathani Community Center310 E. 38th St.Minneapolis, MN 55409

Cindy Booker Execu ve DirectorPat Anderson EHDI Coordinator

Main: 612-821-2300C. Booker: 612-252-2409P. Anderson: 612-821-2315Fax: 612-823-7998

Website: www.sabathani.orgEmail: [email protected] (C. Booker)Email: [email protected] (P. Anderson)Facebook: SabathaniMpls

Services available to aid in job readiness, basic needs, educa on & school success, mental health care, child care, naviga on, emergency assistance, and a er-school programming for children and youth. There is a food shelf on-site along with free clothing and household goods, free health care and low-cost dental for children, senior services, family services and cultural services.

Safe Place Homework Help2001 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454

Cassie Hartne Coordinator

Main: 612-333-2561Fax: 612-333-2560

Website: www.safeplacehomeworkhelp.orgEmail: tutoring@trinitylutherancongrega on.org (General inquiries)

Trinity Lutheran Congrega on off ers “Safe Place: Homework Help” in order to provide supervised study me and tutoring to students in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Safe Place provides a safe and invi ng atmosphere for students of any background. Tutors are ready to assist students from kindergarteners to adult learners. Although many students are of East African descent, students of all ethnici es are welcome at Safe Place.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) South Minneapolis Workforce Center777 E. Lake St.Minneapolis, MN 55407

Main: 612-821-4000 TTY: 612-673-2157Fax: 612-821-4014

Website: h ps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/workforce-centers/workforce-center-loca ons/mpls-south/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)

Specialty services include non-English job placement, applica on, resume prepara on, interviewing prac ces, prepara on for the American world of work, transporta on to submit job applica ons, interviews, bus-routes training, and job coaching a er placement. Most services are free of charge.

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services903 W Center St., Suite 130Rochester, MN 55902

Jennifer Stohl PowellSenior Leadership A orneyPhengta Phetsarath

Phone: 507-292-0080Fax: 507-292-0060

Website: www.smrls.orgEmail: [email protected] (J. Powell)Email: [email protected] (P. Phetsarat)

Provides high quality immigra on legal services to low income immigrants and refugees in the east metro and southern Minnesota.

St. Cloud Area Legal Services830 W St Germain St. Suite 300St Cloud MN 56301

Ann Cofell Main: 320-253-0121Fax: 320-253-5794

Website: www.mylegalaid.orgEmail: [email protected](A. Cofell)

Provides free civil legal services to people with low incomes in central Minnesota. Services range from educa ng clients about their rights to advoca ng on their behalf and represen ng clients in court. Legal issues include housing, family law, consumer issues, taxes, immigra on and more. Languages: Somali, Spanish, Swahili

United Way of Freeborn County341 S. BroadwayAlbert Lea, MN 56007

Ann Aus n Main: 507-373-8670Fax: 507-377-0851

Website: h p://www.unitedwayfc.org/Email: [email protected](General Inquiries)Facebook: United-Way-of-Freeborn-County

United Way of Freeborn County is focused on the areas of educa on, income and health.

Welcome Center of Aus n316 N. Main St.Aus n, MN 55912

Jake Vela Main: 507-434-2863Fax: 507-434-2868

Website: www.aus nwelcomecenter.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (J. Vela)Facebook: welcomecenter

The Welcome Center serves the City of Aus n as the community’s mul -cultural center, building community by welcoming newcomers, providing job skills training, and suppor ng residents in transi on and crea ng access and opportunity.

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ServicesMul cultural (con nued) Women’s Ini a ve for Self Empowerment (WISE), Inc. 570 Asbury St. Suite 202St. Paul, MN 55104

Angela Denow Program Manager

Main: 651-646-3268Fax: 651-646-3278

Website: www.womenofwise.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (A. Denow)Facebook: womenofwise

Empowering immigrant women and girls to succeed through diversity and innova ve community solu ons: money management, access to health through community health agents, access to higher educa on for immigrant youth, assis ng foreign trained professionals (both men and women) with the process of ge ng their licensure through mentorship, scholarships, advocacy, case management, and English language development. The Women’s Program empowers immigrant women to succeed through English conversa on classes, development of social entrepreneurship, convening ethnic cooking groups, and advocacy workshops. Serves all races.

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ServicesRefugee Rese lement Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGS) Arrive Ministries1515 E. 66th St.Richfi eld, MN 55423

Anya Yastremski Main: 612-243-2954

Fax: 612-798-4314

Website: www.arriveministries.orgEmail: offi [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (B. Oehrig)Email: [email protected] (M. Eberhard)Facebook: arriveministries

Employment development plans, job readiness workshops, individual job search and placement services, job reten on follow up. Languages: Arabic, Burmese, French, Karen, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Ukrainian

Catholic Chari es, Minneapolis & St. Paul (USCCB)1276 University Ave W. St. Paul MN 55104

June JordanKaty Radloff

Main: 612-204-8500 J. Jordan: 651-647-2281K. Radloff : 651-647-3117Fax: 612-664-8555

St. Paul Offi ceWebsite: h p://www.cctwinci es.org/Email: info@cctwinci es.orgEmai; june.jordan@cctwinci es.org (J. Jordan)Email: katy.radloff @cctwinci es.org(K. Radloff )Facebook: Catholic-Chari es-of-Saint-Paul-and-MinneapolisTwi er: cctwinci esorgYouTube: cctwinci es

Catholic Chari es of St. Paul and Minneapolis serves those most in need. We are a leader at solving poverty, crea ng opportunity, and advoca ng for jus ce in the community. As an affi liate of USCCB, our programs include Recep on & Placement refugee case management services, Affi davit of Rela onship applica ons, and Refugee Cash Assistance services. We serve newly arrived refugee popula ons and have staff that speak Somali, Karen, Burmese, Swahili, and Arabic.

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ServicesRefugee Rese lement Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGS) (con nued)Catholic Chari es, Winona (USCCB)903 W. Center St. Suite 220Rochester, MN 55902

Kris na Hammell Main: 507-287-2047K. Hammell: 507-287-2047 Ext. 24Fax: 507-287-2050

Website: www.ccwinona.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (K. Hammell)Facebook: ccwinonaYouTube: h ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr61-U6yt5Y

The Refugee Rese lement Program works with refugees from various parts of the world (Iraq, Somali, Syria, Ethiopia, Sudan, etc.) for 90 days beginning with their arrival in Rochester, but even before that we have secured, and furnished, safe and stable housing for them. Within the 90 days we connect our families with the “building blocks” they need to eventually achieve self-suffi ciency and fi nancial stability: including proper documents, access to health care, educa on for children and adults, employment, food security, fi nancial literacy, and cultural orienta ons. Working with over 25 area community service providers we begin equipping our families with the knowledge and skills needed to become self-suffi cient and empowered. Our on staff case managers speak various languages which include: Arabic, Somali, Swahili, and French.

Interna onal Ins tute of Minnesota 1694 Como Ave.St. Paul, MN 55108

Micaela Schuneman Main: 651-647-0191M. Schuneman: 651-647-0191 Ext. 338Fax: 651-647-9268

Website: www.iimn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (M. Schuneman)Facebook: IIMN.COMOYouTube: IIMinnesota

Services include: refugee rese lement and case management, passport and immigra on photos, educa on (ESL, nursing assistant training, college readiness courses, Spanish classes), employment services including hotel housekeeping training, medical career advancement counseling, refugee mentoring and immigra on services. The IIMN also presents the annual Fes val of Na ons: www.fes valofna ons.com.

Lutheran Social Service2400 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Yusuf Abdi Program Director of Refugee Services

Main: 612-879-5260Y. Abdi: 612-879-5258Fax: 612-871-0354

Website: www.lssmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries) Email: [email protected] (Y. Abdi)Facebook: LSSMNRefugees

Secondary rese lement, transporta on, connec on to ongoing community resources, immigra on. Languages: Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, French, Kiswahili, Somali.




ServicesRefugee Rese lement Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGS) (con nued) Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - St. Cloud22 Wilson Ave. N.E.Suite 110St. Cloud, MN 56304

Yusuf AbdiProgram Director of Refugee ServicesKarin BlytheRefugee Rese lement Supervisor

Main: 320-251-7700Y. Abdi: 612-879-5258K. Blythe: 320-298-2220Fax: 320-251-8898

Website: www.lssmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (Y. Abdi)Email: [email protected] (K. Blythe)

Provides refugee rese lement and placement services, immigra on, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Employment Services (RES), and assists secondary refugees.

Minnesota Council of Churches, Refugee Services - Minneapolis122 Franklin Ave. W. #100Minneapolis, MN 55404

Ben WalenDivision Director: Refugee ServicesLaura Svoboda Assistant Director of Refugee Services

Main: 612-874-8605B. Walen: 612-230-3215L. Svoboda: 612-330-3216Fax: 612-870-3622

Website: www.mnchurches.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected](B. Walen)Email: [email protected] (L. Svoboda) Facebook: mcc.refugeeservices

Provides case management, employment, immigra on and educa on services to refugees and asylees less than fi ve years in the country, with primary focus on those less than two years in country.




ServicesState Councils Council for Minnesotans of African HeritageFirst Na onal Bank Building332 Minnesota S. Suite E1240St. Paul, MN 55101

Dr. Louis Porter IIExecu ve DirectorKolloh W. NimleyCommunity Program Specialist

Main: 651-757-1750L. Porter: 651-757-1751

Website: h p://mn.gov/cmah/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (L. Porter)Email: [email protected] (K. Nimley)Facebook: africanheritageMNTwi er: thecobmYouTube: h ps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK5SZqKLRbsH5TR_aL684A?feature=watch

Policy-oriented agency that is responsible for advising and educa ng policy makers along with researching and analyzing issues aff ec ng Black Minnesotans. Other responsibili es include educa ng and reeduca ng Black Minnesotans regarding specifi c policy issues and the value of poli cal and policy par cipa on.

Council on Asian-Pacifi c MinnesotansCentennial Offi ce BuildingSuite 160658 Cedar St.St. Paul, MN 55155

Sia HerExecu ve Director

Main: 651-757-1740S. Her: 651-757-1741 Fax: 651-297-8735

Website: h p://mn.gov/capm/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (S. Her) Facebook: Council-on-Asian-Pacifi c-MinnesotansTwi er: capm_news

Advises the governor and members of the legislature on issues pertaining to Asian Pacifi c Minnesotans. Advocates on issues of importance to the Asian Pacifi c community and acts as a broker between the Asian Pacifi c community and mainstream society.

Minnesota Council on La no Aff airs (MCLA) for the State of Minnesota1 W. Water St., Suite 240Saint Paul, MN 55107

Henry Jimenez Execu ve DirectorAnnastacia Belladonna-CarreraLegisla ve Director

Main: 651-757-1760H. Jimenez: 651-757-1762A. Belladonna-Carrera: 651-757-1765Fax: 651-757-1761

Website: www.mcla.state.mn.usEmail: [email protected](General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (H. Jimenez)Email: [email protected] (A. Belladonna-Carrera)Facebook: MinnCLA

MCLA is a state agency that advises the government on ma ers of interest to La nos who live in Minnesota. It is a bridge of communica on and collabora on between La nos and the government, the private sector and nonprofi ts. MCLA also serves as an informa on and referral agency to ensure that Chicanos and La nos in Minnesota are connected to the appropriate government agencies and community based organiza ons to address their concerns, which range from immigra on and educa on to discrimina on and social welfare.

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ServicesAfrican African Assistance Program6040 Earle Brown Dr.Suite 200Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

John P. TarleyExecu ve Director

Main: 763-560-9643J. Tarley: 763-560-8995 Fax: 763-560-9720

Website: www.aapusa.org Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (J. Tarley)

Provides services that focus on employment, health educa on, and community empowerment.

African Community Services1305 E. 24th St.Minneapolis, MN 55404

Mailing:P.O. Box 7245Minneapolis, MN 55407

Abdillahi NurExecu ve DirectorKhalif JamaProgram Manager

Main: 612-721-9984Fax: 612-721-9031

Website: www.africancs.orgEmail: [email protected] (A. Nur)Email: [email protected] (K. Jama)

Serves all immigrants and refugees coming from all over the world, par cularly those coming from Africa. We help them with employment, housing, and many other services. Several languages are spoken.

African Development Center1931 S. Fi h St.Minneapolis, MN 55454

Nasibu SarevaExecu ve Director

Main: 612-333-4772Toll Free: 1-877-232-4775N. Sareva: 612-877-8263Fax: 612-746-0470

Website: www.adcminnesota.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (N. Sareva)Facebook: adcminnesotaTwi er: adcminnesotaYouTube: ADCMINNESOTA

Provides services that involve business development and fi nancial literacy. Through workshops and consulta ons on fi nancial literacy, business development, and home ownership, ADC provides culturally competent services to Minnesota’s African community.

African Immigrant Services8401 73rd Ave. N., Suite E8Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Abdullah KiatambaExecu ve Director

Main: 763-208-6635Fax: 763-432-6700

Website: www.aisfotl.org/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (A. Kiatamba)Facebook: aisusa

African immigrants and refugees face many barriers as they navigate into mainstream communi es. AIS exists to confront these challenges through increased civic engagement, where African immigrants strive to create inclusive communi es as change agents, and work to build bonds across cultures as volunteers serving others; and through crea ve access to resources, to help close the informa on gap (which increases access to opportuni es), empowering them to achieve economic independence. Services include: civic engagement ini a ves, community engagement & educa on, computer learning center, immigra on sessions & clinic, and Minnesota Health Care Program.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Africa Network for Development Inc. (ANDI)603 Tessman Circle N.Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Charity Tatah Mentan FunfeExecu ve Director

Main: 651-283-4797

Website: www.andimn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (C. Tatah Mentan Funfe)

Provides health, HIV/AIDS preven on educa on, counseling, youth enhancement (a er school programs and pre-college counseling), civic engagement and human rights educa on.

African Immigrant Community Services1933 13th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404

Mustafa HassanExecu ve Director

Main: 612-871-9184M. Hassan: 612-309-2097Fax: 612-871-9162

Website: www.aicsmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (M. Hassan)

Provides basic adult literacy programs, youth programs, housing assistance, employment and services, legal assistance, and school readiness. Serves East Africans and Kiswahili speakers, Somali, Amharic, and Oromo.

Al-Amal School1401 Gardena Ave. N.E.Fridley, MN 55432

Audrey Zahra WilliamsPrincipal

Main: 763-571-8886 Fax: 763-571-1925

Website: www.al-amal.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (A. Zahra Williams)

Full- me Islamic school in Minnesota with Pre-K through 12th grade off ered.

CANA-Center for Africans Now in America, Inc.6000 Bass Lake Rd., Suite 206, Crystal, MN 55429

900 W. 128th St., Suite 101, Burnsville, MN 55337

Dr. Kate Onyeneho President / CEODr. Sylvester OnyenehoFood Safety and Security Consultant

Crystal offi ce: 763-533-4986| Burnsville offi ce: 952-736-7925 K. Onyeneho: 952-484-6796S. Onyeneho: 952-484-6796 Fax: 952-707-9684

Website: www.mncana.comEmail: organiza [email protected] (General inquiries) Email: [email protected] (K. Onyeneho) Email: [email protected] (S. Onyeneho) Facebook: CANA-Center-For-Africans-Now-In-America-Inc-1529871563907320

CANA- Center for Africans Now in America, Inc. was created as a means to provide educa on, health care, social services, training and employment in prepara on for people to use as a pathway out of poverty. It was also created to empower Racial Ethnic African Descent (READ) communi es to preserve their language and culture. Programs u lize African Mul cultural and Mul lingual services.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Coali on of African Community Services of Kandiyohi County - African Development Center518 Litchfi eld Ave S.W.Willmar, MN 56201

Abdi Duh Founder, Coali on of African Community Services of Kandiyohi CountyAbdirahin HussenRegional Manager, Central Minnesota

Main: 320-262-8545A. Duh: 320-223-3510A. Hussen: 320-262-8546

Website: h p://www.adcminnesota.org/community-impact/profi les/partner/coali on-african-community-servicesEmail: [email protected] (A. Hussen)

Based in Willmar, the Coali on of African Community Services of Kandiyohi County helps African immigrants become well adjusted to life in the United States while focusing on bridging African and American cultures so that all Willmar ci zens understand and appreciate one another. The coali on is supported by three staff members and provides services and assistance with housing processes and community forma on to Africans in the Willmar area. These services can be provided in both English and Somali

Confedera on of Somali Community in MN420 15th Ave SMinneapolis, MN

Mohamud NoorExecu ve Director

Main: 612-605-3222 Fax: 612-605-3266

Website: h p://csc-mn.org/Email: [email protected] (General inquiries) Email: [email protected] (M. Noor) Facebook: CSCMORG

Since 1994, the CSCM has been serving Somali immigrants with rese lement services and integra on. We provide services aimed at promo ng and facilita ng self-suffi ciency and full par cipa on in society. Through coopera on and collabora on with our partners and sponsors, we help connect individuals to resources and assistance on: educa on, housing, jobs and training, health services, legal advice, domes c services, immigra on and more.

Disabled Immigrant Associa on3033 Second Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55408

Mahad AbdiExecu ve Director

Main: 612-824-7075Fax: 612-822-2446

Website: h p://www.mnchurches.org/refugee/healing/?p=228Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (M. Abdi)

Serves immigrant persons with disabili es living in the Twin Ci es with informa on, referrals, educa on regarding rights, peer support, and guidance. Staff provides transla on services and assist clients in fi lling out applica ons for educa on and healthcare. Languages spoken: Somali.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) East Africa Health Project1349 Maryland Ave.St. Paul, MN 55106

Dr. Osman Ahmed (Harare)Execu ve Director

Main: 612-306-0539 Website: www.eahpro.orgEmail: [email protected] (O. Harare)

A nonprofi t organiza on dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the East African community in the USA. East Africa Health Project serves those from east Africa: Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia/Oromo, and Djibou .

Eritrean Community Center1935 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104

Dawit SolomonChairman

Main: 763-746-6786 D. Solomon: 763-746-6786

Facebook: h ps://www.facebook.com/pages/Eritren-Community-Center/168150853197782

Provides health, social, and educa onal services while retaining the Eritrean cultural tradi ons in a familiar environment. Services include: informa on on housing and food resources, interpre ng services, cultural events and youth programs.

Ethiopian Community in Minnesota265 Oneida St. Suite 209St. Paul, MN 55102

Ms. Lemlem KebedePresident

Main: 651-645-9668 Website: www.ethiomn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)

Provides informa on and resources related to educa on, health care, housing and employment. Shares skills and knowledge for the benefi t and welfare of the Ethiopian community, and preserves the ar s c culture of Ethiopians.

Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC)Center for Families3333 N. Fourth St.Minneapolis, MN 55412

Edmund OcanseyExecu ve Director

Main: 612-276-1571E. Ocansey: 612-276-1527Fax: 612-276-1531

Website: www.centerforfamilies.gmcc.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)

Provides support to struggling African immigrant and refugee teens and their families. Also provides assistance with job training, housing, mental health, health screenings and referrals, and parent-child play groups for pre-schoolers.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Health Commons at Cedar RiversideRiverside Plaza, Second Level1501 S Sixth St.Minneapolis, MN 55454

Zahra HassanCommunity Health Outreach CoordinatorKa e ClarkNursing Instructor and Coordinator

Main: 612-273-0112Fax:612-273-3965

Website: www.augsburg.edu/nursing/cedar-riverside/Email: [email protected] (Z. Hassan)Email: [email protected] (K. Clark)Facebook: Health-Commons-at-Cedar-Riverside-256510931047127

The Health Commons is a drop-in center that is dedicated to serving those in the downtown area, with a focus on keeping individuals and the community healthy. Drop in hours are from 11 am - 1 pm on weekdays. The Health Commons is a collabora ve eff ort between Augsburg College and Central Lutheran Church. The services provided are free of charge and open to everyone. The mission of the center is to provide health related educa on, link people to exis ng resources and health services and to provide basic supplies for people who can’t aff ord them. The space is meant to be welcoming, inclusive and culturally relevant for everyone.

Isuroon3416 Nicollet Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55408

Fartun Weli Execu ve Director

Main: 612-886-2731Fax: 612-886-2789F. Weli: 612-821-2398

Website: www.isuroon.orgEmail: communica [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (F. Weli)Facebook: Isuroon.orgTwi er: isuroonYouTube: IsuroonOffi cial

Isuroon is a Minnesota-based nonprofi t building a world where there is more widespread knowledge among Somali women and their families concerning health issues, cultural beliefs, and women’s health concerns as well as widespread adop on of good health prac ces. Isuroon’s mission is to provide health educa on, communica on and advocacy to promote health equity and literacy, and help Somali women build and maintain self-suffi ciency and live healthy lives.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Ka Joog Organiza on1420 Washington Ave. SMinneapolis, MN 55454

Mohamed Farah Execu ve DirectorDaud MohamedCommunity Outreach

Main: 612-255-3524Fax: 612-255-3523M. Farah: 651-795-1589D. Mohamed: 612-404-4285

Website: www.kajoog.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (M. Farah)Email: [email protected] (A. Mohamed)Facebook: kajoog.orgTwi er: @kajoogYouTube: kajoogtv

Ka Joog is the leading Somali nonprofi t organiza on tailored towards enriching the lives of Somali American youth by u lizing the posi ve elements of educa on, mentoring, employment, and the arts. Ka Joog’s mission is to mo vate youth to pursue higher educa on, while promo ng and building community es at events throughout Minnesota. Ka Joog helps Somali teens make the right choices, and provides posi ve outlets for their feelings and experiences through the arts–music, poetry, visual arts, drama, and other media.

Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organiza on5701 Shingle Creek PkwyMinneapolis, MN 55430

Kirkpatrick WeahExecu ve Director

Main: 763-355-5600 Email: [email protected] The Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organiza ons (LIHRRWO) helps serve refugee and immigrant communi es through: assistance and tutorials for ci zenship, green cards, TPS and DED; referrals for lawyers; advocacy for social jus ce and representa on of clients; and research and awareness for refugee health.

MATFAE Minnesota African Task Force Against Ebola8401 73rd Ave. N., Suite E8Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Abdullah Kiatamba Main: 763-208-6635A. Kiatamba: 763-208-6635

Website: www.olmus.org/Email: [email protected] (A. Kiatamba)Facebook: MATFAE

The Minnesota African Task Force Against Ebola is comprised of community members uni ng to ba le the deadly Ebola virus. The Task Force also works to address other health issues aff ec ng Africans in Minnesota.

MINCAM Minnesota Cameroon Community Center1020 Bandana Blvd, St Paul, MN 55108

Robert TamukongPresident

Main: 651-808-8904 Website: h p://mincamusa.org/Email: [email protected]: Mincam-130669197138703

The Minnesota Cameroon Community brings together Cameroonians and people of Cameroon origin for the promo on of their common well-being. The purposes of this Organiza on are to encourage members to par cipate in economic, social and cultural ac vi es within the community.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Minnesota African Women’s Associa on (MAWA)3300 County Rd. 10, Suite 510Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Ms. Nyango Melissa NambangiExecu ve DirectorLaBelle MakaneGirls Leadership and AGILE Program Coordinator

Main: 763-561-2224Fax: 763-561-0405

Website: www.mawanet.orgEmail: [email protected] (N. M. Nambangi)Email: [email protected] (L. Makane)Facebook: mawawomen

Promotes the health and well-being of African women and their families in the Twin Ci es through research, educa on, advocacy and programming.

Organiza on of Liberians in MN7001 78th Ave. N. Suite 200Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Mamadee SesayAc ng Execu ve Director

Main: 612-703-0600Phone: 763-208-5739

Website: www.olmus.org/Email: [email protected] (M. Sesay)Facebook: Organiza on-of-Liberians-in-Minnesota-OLM-718764771585492

Provides adjustment social services and intermedia on for Liberians and other immigrants.

Oromo Community of Minnesota465 Mackubin St.St.Paul, MN 55103

Main: 651-440-9043

Website: www.oromomn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Facebook: OromoCommunityMN

Provides a mul tude of social services, staff speaks Oromo. Services include health educa on, health access, employment counselling, and youth enrichment.

Oromo Studies Associa onP.O. Box 6541Minneapolis, MN 55406

Yeshi TolessaTreasurer

Main: 651-776-5839Y. Tolessa: 651-776-5839

Website: www.oromostudies.orgEmail: [email protected] (Y. Tolessa)Facebook: OromoStudiesAssocia on

The Oromo Studies Associa on (OSA) is a scholarly, mul -disciplinary, nonprofi t organiza on, established by Oromo and non-Oromo scholars to promote studies on and relevant to the Oromo people. OSA is an interna onal academic organiza on commi ed to the study and documenta on of Oromo history and culture. It was established by scholars who were concerned about the lack of adequate knowledge about the Oromo people.

Pan African Legal AIDBrian Coyle Community Center 420 15th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN

Fardowsa Osman Main:612-338-5282 Email: [email protected] (General inquiries) Volunteer Lawyers Network a orneys provide free legal advice and/or brief services regarding a variety of civil issues, such as debtor/creditor, consumer, housing, immigra on, and general civil issues.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Pan African NetworkSt. Alphonsus Church7025 Halifax Ave. N.Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Cecil Camara Main: 763-560-3251C. Camara: 763-560-3251Fax: 763-561-0336

Email: parishoffi [email protected] (General Inquiries)

The Pan African Network focuses on issues in educa on and trends, which aff ect students and professionals of color.

Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota / Rural Health Care Ini a vePO Box 14822Minneapolis, MN 55414

Carol NelsonBoard Chair, Rural Health Care Ini a ve

Main: 651-503-1369Phone: 612-272-5312

Website: h p://slcm-mn.org/Email: [email protected] (C. Nelson)

SLCM is an umbrella organiza on that pools resources together to help smaller Sierra Leonean organiza ons in the Twin Ci es area. SLCM is a leader in the community of people of African descent in working to reduce tobacco harm, providing educa on on healthy living, and serving as a link between various country organiza ons.

Somali Community Rese lement Services1312 1/2 Seventh St N.W., Suite 206Rochester, MN 55901

Main: 507-361-1414Fax: 507-361-1415

Website: h p://somalcrs.wix.com/scrsEmail:[email protected] (A. Hared)Facebook: Somali-Community-Rese lement-Services-443891092363528

Somali Community Rese lement Services works to lead the community to invest in eff ec ve and evidence-based programs and policies for families and youth. SCRS works to improve the well-being of Somalis and other refugees and immigrants in Minnesota by providing community and rese lement services.

Somali American Parent Associa onAfrican Development Center Business Annex1929 S. Fi h St., Suite 101Minneapolis, MN 55454

Mohamed MohamudExecu ve DirectorAsma BulaleCommunity Engagement Specialist

Main: 612-359-4949 Fax: 612-359-4994

Website: h p://mnsapa.orgEmail: [email protected] (M. Mohamud)Email: [email protected] (A. Bulale)Facebook: mnsapa

SAPA empowers East African parents to support their children’s schoolwork by partnering with community ins tu ons, charter schools, and school districts. SAPA believes that advoca ng for and suppor ng East African students and their families as they strive towards academic excellence and crea ng stronger connec ons between the East African community and the educa on system will lead to a stronger, be er educated community. SAPA has programs for students, parents, schools, and the community.

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ServicesAfrican (con nued) Somali Benadiri Community of MN, Inc.1433 E. Franklin Ave.Suite 7EMinneapolis, MN 55404

Mohamed Haji-HuseinExecu ve Director

Main: 612-879-4326Fax: 612-871-0014

Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Providing social services to the Somali community in Minnesota. Assistance rese ling refugees and giving appropriate services.

St. Cloud Area Somali Salva on Organiza on22 Wilson Ave. N.E. Suite 26St. Cloud, MN 56304

Mohamoud MohamedExecu ve Director

Main: 320-224-9450Fax: 320-230-8707

Website: www.sassomn.orgEmail: [email protected] (M. Mohamud)Facebook: St-Cloud-Area-Somali-Salva on-Organiza on-134924556555270

A charitable organiza on working to bridge cultures and help refugees and immigrants overcome language barriers and become integrated in the St. Cloud area economically and socially. Help is given in the areas of housing, employment, advocacy, and youth programs. Help can be provided in English, Somali, Swahili, and Amharic.

Sub- Saharan African Youth and Family Services in MN1885 University Ave. W.Suite 297St. Paul, MN 55104

Ephraim OlaniExecu ve DirectorTadese Negasa

Main: 651-644-3983Fax: 651-646-0946

Website: www.sayfsm.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Facebook: Sub-Saharan-African-Youth-Family-Services-in-Monnesota-1089868727699998

Provides case management, care advocacy, sewing classes, HIV/AIDS support group, HIV/AIDS educa on, community outreach, women self-suffi ciency, and medical transporta on.

Umunne Cultural Associa onP.O. Box 4736St. Paul, MN 55104

Chuma Dike President

Main: 651-644-2010 Website: www.umunne.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (webmaster)Facebook: Umunne

Their purpose is to enhance the cultural, educa onal, civic, and general wellbeing of their members as well as educate members of the community about Igbo culture and tradi ons, and to involve their members in community development and charitable causes. They also coordinate cultural events, such as Igbofest.

WellShare Interna onal122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 510Minneapolis, MN 55404-2480

Diana Dubois Execu ve Director

Main: 612-871-3759D. Dubois: 612-230-3250Fax: 612-230-3257

Website: www.wellshareinterna onal.orgEmail: info@wellshareinterna onal.org (General Inquiries)Email: ddubois@wellshareinterna onal.org (D. Dubois)Facebook: WellShare

Public health educa on, outreach, training, research and partnerships with refugee and immigrant communi es.

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ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander Amherst H. Wilder Founda on: Southeast Asian Services451 Lexington Pkwy. N.St. Paul, MN 55104

Pahoua YangVice President, Community Mental Health and WellnessPaul SinclairDirector, Center for Social HealingCha Vue ACT Case Manager

Main: 651-280-2310P. Yang: 651-280-2145C. D. Vue: 651-280-2687Fax: 651-280-3995

Website: www.wilder.orgEmail: [email protected] (P. Yang)Email: [email protected] (C. Vue)Facebook: wilderfounda on

Culturally specifi c, trauma-informed mental health services to refugees and immigrants of Southeast Asian descent and their families. Ages served are 0 - 100 years. Staff are all bilingual bicultural staff from the Hmong, Karen, Cambodian, and Vietnamese communi es. Psychotherapy (individual, family, group), psychological and diagnos c assessment, children’s and adult mental health case management, Asser ve Community Treatment, and social healing/adjustment services provided, including acupuncture, healing massage, gardening, cooking, etc.

Asian Media Access2418 Plymouth Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ange HwangExecu ve DirectorDavid KangDirector of Administra on

Main: 612-376-7715Fax: 612-376-7730

Website: www.amamedia.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (A. Hwang)Email: [email protected] (D. Kang)Facebook: Asian-Media-Access-138105534559

AMA is dedicated to using mul -media and technology as tools for social be erment. AMA recognizes that mul -media and technology are essen al for educa on and communica on, in order to mobilize communi es, and young people; to engage in understanding and communica ng of Pan Asian issues; and to arrive at a par cipatory decision making process for a safe, suppor ve environment for all.

Asian Ministries c/o Union Gospel Mission800 Minnehaha Ave E, Suite 250St. Paul, MN 55106

Pa Thao Yang Main: 651-444-5808 Website: www.ccda.org/component/content/ar cle/37-on-loca on/252-union-gospel-mission-asian-ministriesEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (P. T. Yang)

Off ering tutoring, mentoring, Bible Studies and youth groups for elementary, junior and senior high school students, Union Gospel Mission is con nuing its long tradi on of extending a helping hand to those looking for a new home. And in the process, we hope our new friends will also fi nd a new life in God.

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ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)P.O. Box 6223Minneapolis, MN 55406

Claudia WaringExecu ve Director

Main: 612-724-0756Crisis line: 612-724-8823Fax: 612-729-0660

Website: www.awum.orgEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (C. Waring)Facebook: Asian-Women-United-of-Minnesota-AWUM-144745978890994

Provides community advocacy, 24 hour mul -lingual domes c violence crisis line for Asian community, safe shelter for women and children aff ected by domes c violence, courtroom advocacy and Orders For Protec on (OFP) & Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO), personal and group support, help with housing, money and employment, immigra on assistance, programs for children, awareness-raising and community presenta ons, and volunteer and internship opportuni es.

Associa on for the Advancement of Hmong Women in MN, Inc. (AAHWM)225 E. Roselawn Ave. #6St. Paul, MN 55117

Ly VangExecu ve DirectorLisa Ly Vang Program Director

Main: 651-222-0475Fax: 651-222-0347

Website: www.aahwmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)

Strengthens Hmong families through educa on and leadership development for women, girls, and families; teen pregnancy preven on, child-care training, and breast cancer awareness.

Bhutanese Community of Minnesota1394 Jackson St., Suite 103St Paul, MN 55117

Til Pokwal Program Director

Main: 651-202-3715 Website:www.bhutanesemn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)

Orienta on to employment services, employability assessment, supervised job search, reten on and career laddering services, MFIP and RCA case management with MFIP and RCA counselors, job development and placement services, English Language Learning classes, referrals to childcare providers and other social service programs




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Chinese Social Service Center 6632 Penn Ave. S. Richfi eld, MN 55423

Yi Li You Director

Main: 612-529-2602Yi Li You: 952-200-8972Fax: 612-465-2733

Website: www.csscmn.infoEmail: [email protected] (Yi Li You)Email: [email protected] (Qian ng Xu)

Provides social services to Chinese immigrants and refugees. Programs include ESL and ci zenship classes; Monthly Senior Program: seniors who have no insurance gather together for socializa on, listen to health seminar, and engage in crea ve ac vi es; a er-school and summer youth programs for K-12 school children who are behind academically; health screening and educa on program to help uninsured, low income clients to do health screenings through SAGE program and others; home care services to the elderly and disabled; and provides senior adult day care services.

Hmong American Mutual Assistance Associa on, Inc.4024 Washington Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55411

Long Yang Execu ve DirectorPeter ChangMarke ng/Outreach Director

Main: 612-374-2694Fax: 612-374-5205

Website: www.hamaainc.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (Dr. Yang)Email: [email protected] (P. Chang)Facebook: hamaaincTwi er: hmonghamaa

Hmong American Mutual Assistance Associa on, Inc. (HAMAA) is a non-profi t community center that serves the Minneapolis Hmong community. We provide services of all types on a daily basis to anyone who walks through our doors. All of the services that we provide are available to everyone with all backgrounds and income levels seeking employment, educa on, ci zenship, housing, youth engagement, senior/elders support, and other issues that need to be addressed.

Hmong American PartnershipArcade Offi ce (Main)1075 Arcade St.St. Paul, MN 55106

Bao Vang,Execu ve Director Mai Lo Lee Community Health Outreach Specialist

Main: 651-495-9160B. Vang: 651-495-1507Fax: 651-495-1699

Website: www.hmong.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (M. Lee) Facebook: HmongAmericanPartnershipTwi er: HAP_MNYouTube: Search Hmong American Partnership

Assists refugees and permanent residents in improving job skills and placement; access to health care, youth programs, community and economic development.




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Hmong Community United Methodist Church21 Wheelock PkwySt Paul, MN 55117

Main: 651-493-7195 Website: h p://wheelockumc.weebly.com/index.htmlEmail: [email protected](General inquiries)

We are a life-giving, mul cultural church and our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that off er biblical truth in relevant and prac cal ways.

Hmong Cultural Center995 University Ave. W. Suite 214St. Paul, MN 55104

Txong Pao LeeExecu ve Director

Main: 651-917-9937 Website: www.hmongcc.org/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (T. Lee)Facebook: HmongCulturalCenter

Off ers literature, arts, and dance programs. Prepares those with limited English for ci zenship and basic work skills.

Hmong Resource Fairc/o Hmong Educa on & Resources Today (HE&RT) 217 Mackubin St.St. Paul, MN 55102

Kazoua Kong-ThaoPresident/Founder

Main: 612-231-2647 Website: www.hmongresourcefairmn.orgEmail: [email protected]: hmongresourcefairmn

The mission of the Hmong Resource Fair is to focus on providing resources assistance to members of the Hmong community and to those who work with them. We are the Fair that brings health, educa on, employment, housing, and a variety of other resources to you every year. The Hmong Resource Fair is commi ed to providing opportuni es and a source of networking with local and na onal organiza ons for the community.

Karen Organiza on of Minnesota (KOM)2353 Rice St., Suite 240, Roseville, MN 55113

Eh Tah KhuCo-Execu ve DirectorAlexis WalstadCo-Execu ve Director

Main: 651-788-7593E. Khu: 651-202-3114A. Walstad: 651-202-3120Fax: 651-788-7909

Website: www.mnkaren.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (E. Khu)Email: [email protected] (A. Walstad) Facebook: mnkarenorgYouTube: Search Karen Organiza on of Minnesota

A full service community based organiza on assis ng the Karen and other refugees from Burma. Off ering employment and social services including public assistance, housing, immigra on, school/ELL enrollment, MNsure assistance, and health and life skills trainings. Also off ering youth academic and leadership development for grades 6-12 in SPPS. Pre-scheduled appointments recommended, but walk-in hours available M-F 8:30am-5:00pm. Languages: English, Sgaw Karen, Pwo Karen, Burmese, Thai.




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Korean Service Center630 Cedar Ave. S. #B1Minneapolis, MN 55454

Yoonju ParkExecu ve DirectorKwangia KwonProgram Director

Main: 612-332-3483Fax: 612-342-1341

Website: www.koreanservicemn.orgEmail: [email protected] (Y. Park)Email: [email protected] (K. Kwon)Facebook: koreanservicemn

Dedicated to providing suppor ve resources and services to Koreans and other immigrant-Americans while striving to promote their rich cultural heritage for all interna onal people. Areas of focus are: support services, adjustment, wellness, advocacy, community educa on, and culturally competent long-term care services.

Lao Advancement Organiza on of America2648 W. Broadway Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55411

Khamchanh Phanthavong, PhDExecu ve DirectorBounleuth GowingProgram Director

Main: 612-302-9154K. Phanthavong: 612-767-1684B. Gowing: 612-767-1684Fax: 612-522-2431

Website: www.laoamerica.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (K. Phanthavong) Email: [email protected] (B. Gowing)

The Lao Advancement Organiza on of America (LAOA) builds upon the strengths and tradi ons of Lao culture to give Lao families the tools they need to succeed in their new homeland. Youth programs and services: Lao tradi onal dance program, chemical dependency preven on programs (Youth For Change), and leadership training. Elderly health and social services programs: special access program, nutri on and congregate meals program, assisted transporta on program, Lao seniors quality of life program (including: elders day care and elders respite care). We serve Lao and Hmong popula ons in the Twin Ci es and seven other coun es in Minnesota. Languages: Lao, English, Thai.




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Lao Assistance Center of MinnesotaHarrison Community Center503 Irving Ave. N. Suite 100AMinneapolis, MN 55405

Sunny ChanthanouvongExecu ve DirectorChongchith SaengsudhamProgram Manager, Health Services

Main: 612-374-4967Fax: 612-312-1150

Website: www.laocenter.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (S. Chanthanouvong)Email: [email protected] (C. Saengsudham)Facebook: The-Lao-Assistance-Center-Of-Minnesota-142426149136663

Serves as a resource for Lao community providing informa on about local clinics and health-related agencies that specialize in serving Lao. Resource for those looking for legal referral, tax prepara on, elderly health care access, elderly special access, chemical dependency, court proba on community works, health insurance, cervical cancer screening, Hep. B screening, breast cancer educa on, civic Engagement, arts, tradi onal dance, classical folk, unemployment, organizing, US ci zenship class, transla on, interpreta on, alcohol treatment, complete alcohol assessments, domes c abuse referral, fi nancial literacy, vo ng, housing including house foreclosure, house rental and housing educa on pre-purchase and post-purchase. Languages: English, Lao, or Thai.

SEWA-AIFW3702 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55406

Raj ChaudharyChief Opera ng Offi cer

Main: 763-234-8301Fax: 855-846-854424-hour Crisis Line: 952-912- 9100

Website: www.sewa-aifw.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (R. Chaudhary)

SEWA-AIFW is a non-governmental, nonprofi t organiza on commi ed to bringing ‘Total Family Wellness’ to the South Asian community in Minnesota. SEWA-AIFW is dedicated to promo ng research, communica on, advocacy, and direct service for the medical and quality of life issues of needy South Asian families in Minnesota. Par cular emphasis is to address immediate needs of families in crisis. Target groups include South Asian poor, women, fragmented families, children, adolescents, and the elderly. SEWA provides a basis for medical screening and services, and includes advocacy, mul ple direct services, community defi ni on and organiza on, cultural and language specifi c support, and public and private program links.




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Southeast Asian Community Council1827 44th Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55412

Doua Lee Execu ve DirectorXou Xai Yang Adult/Family Programs

Main: 612-521-4859Fax: 612-521-4864

Website: www.seacc-mn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (D. Lee)Email: [email protected] (Yang)

Provides support services, language training and youth development services to Southeast Asians living in the greater Minneapolis area. Health educa on, youth services, elderly services, family support, and more.

Southeast Asian Refugee Community Home (SEARCH)1113 E. Franklin Ave. Suite 212Minneapolis, MN 55404

Charles BensonPresident

Main: 612-673-9388Fax: 612-673-0840

Email: [email protected] (C. Benson)Facebook: SEARCH.MN.org

Assists Southeast Asians to become integrated into, and to contribute to, the social and economic well-being of society. Provides comprehensive culturally and linguis cally appropriate employment and training services to assist unemployed immigrants in securing employment and gaining self-suffi ciency

St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church1770 McMenemy St.Maplewood, MN 55117

Chong Lee YangSenior Pastor

Main: 651-774-7955Fax: 651-774-1861

Website: www.sphac.org Email: [email protected] (General inquiries) Email: [email protected] (C. Yang) Facebook: St-Paul-Hmong-Alliance-Church

Spiritual needs for the Chris an Hmong community. Has a ministry for men, women, single adults, youth, and seniors.

Tibetan American Founda on of Minnesota1096 Raymond Ave.St. Paul, MN 55108

Sonam DhondupPresident

Main: 651-917-9556Fax: 612-917-9565

Website: www.tafm.orgEmail: offi [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (S. Dhondup) Facebook: TibetanCommunity

Assists Tibetans in Minnesota with rese lement and provides social services. Serves about 2500 to 3000 Tibetans.

United Cambodian Associa on of MN, Inc.1385 Mendota Heights Rd.Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Yorn Yan Execu ve DirectorNewhope Zan Refugee Outreach Worker

Main: 651-255-0724Y. Yan: 651-255-0724N. Zan: 651-255-0723Fax: 651-222-3599

Website: www.ucamn.org Email: [email protected] (Y. Yan)Email: [email protected] (N. Zan)

Promote health, social, economic and educa onal opportuni es for all Cambodians and new Americans living in Minnesota. Four areas of focus include: elderly independent living, youth development, health educa on and engagement, and immigra on services.

Vietnamese Minnesotans Associa on1030 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104

Tinh Tran Main: 651-290-4791Fax: 612-290-4785

Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)

Provides social services for Vietnamese and other people of Southeast Asia.




ServicesAsian and Pacifi c Islander (con nued) Vietnamese Social Services277 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55103

Yen PhamExecu ve DirectorPeter NguyenSelf-Suffi ciency Program Manager

Main: 651-641-8904Y. Pham: 651-641-8907Fax: 651-641-8908

Website: www.vssmn.orgEmail: [email protected] (Y. Pham)Email: [email protected] (P. Nguyen)

VSS has bilingual staff that serve Vietnamese, Burmese/Karen, and Somali clients. We focus on health outreach (including informa on & referral to accessing health care), disease preven on, and job referrals/placement. VSS also off ers ESL classes, elderly programs, youth programs (such as a er school tutoring and workshops) to help at-risk youth succeed in school.




ServicesEuropean Croa an Cultural Society of MN4119 White Bear Pkwy. Suite 220St. Paul, MN 55110

Andrea NeumannMaryAnn Novak

Main: 651-429-6183A. Neuman: 763-574-1762 Fax: 651-429-6079

Email: [email protected] (A. Neuman)Facebook: www.facebook.com/croa anculturalsocietyofminnesota/

Serves as a source of cultural informa on for the Minnesotan Croa an Community with a newsle er, cultural events, and Croa an language classes, as well as interpre ng services for new immigrants and refugees.

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul1633 W. Seventh St.St. Paul, MN 55102

Tim GothmannAssistant Director

Main: 651-698-0767Fax: 651-698-0162

Website: www.jfssp.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (T. Gothmann) Facebook: jfssp

Inspired by Jewish values, Jewish Family Service assists individuals and families by helping them build on their strengths to develop the skills and confi dence to meet life’s challenges with dignity. Services include: senior services, employment assistance, counseling, and case management/fi nancial assistance.

Jewish Founda on of Greater St. Paul790 S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 227St. Paul, MN 55116

Steve BrandPresident

Main: 651-690-1707Fax: 651-690-0228

Website: www.jewishstpaul.org Email: [email protected] (General inquiries) Facebook: jewishstpaul

Enhances and sustains the St. Paul and overseas Jewish communi es through fi nancial resource development and planning, and by working in partnership with social service agencies, educa onal ins tu ons, and synagogues.

Minneapolis Jewish Federa on13100 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 400Minnetonka, MN 55305

David OrbuchPresident

Main: 952-593-2600Fax: 952-593-2544

Website: www.jewishminnesota.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Facebook: jewishminneapolis

We build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and maximize par cipa on in Jewish life. We accomplish this by planning, developing and alloca ng fi nancial aid and human resources in partnership with Jewish ins tu ons, locally and overseas.

Russian Cultural Center “Russian Soul”1624 Third St. N.E.Minneapolis, MN 55413

Elena Kallevig General DirectorElena Shurkina Ar s c Director

Main: 612-465-9309 Website: www.rusculturemn.comEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Facebook: Russian-Cultural-Center-Russian-Soul-173626006008820

Russian Cultural Center is the only organiza on in Minnesota represen ng ethnic Russians, with a goal of preserving the rich Russian cultural heritage and sharing it with broader community, and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for Russian immigrants to help in the adapta on and accultura on process.

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ServicesEuropean (con nued) Slavic Community Center1219 S. Cleveland Ave.St. Paul, MN 55116

Gedaly Meerovich Execu ve Director

Main: 651-690-2395Mobile: 612-801-6682

Website: h p://www.sccmn.org/Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (G. Meerovich)

Bringing together the Twin Ci es’ Slavic community to retain its cultural iden ty by providing opportuni es for health, improved self-esteem, social interac on, and learning according to Slavic cultural tradi ons in a friendly environment.

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ServicesLa no Archdiocese of St. Paul and MinneapolisLa no Ministries 328 Kellogg Blvd. W.St. Paul, MN 55102

Estela Villagrán Manancero Director of La no Ministry

Main: 651-290-1639 E. Manancero: 651-357-2478Fax: 651-290-1629

Website: www.archspm.org/departments/ofi cina-ministerio-la no/Email: [email protected] (E. Manancero)

The Archdiocese has 23 parishes that off er mass and addi onal services in Spanish. Our primary goals consist of crea ng intercultural parish communi es, faith forma on and lay leadership training for youth and adults, the development of liturgical ministers, and collabora ve eff orts on issues of jus ce for immigrants.

Assump on Church / La Mision (La no Resource Center)305 E. 77th St. Richfi eld, MN 55423

Ruth EvangelistaCoordinator

Main: 612-869-1824Fax: 612-866-5274

Website: www.assump onrichfi eld.orgEmail: revangelista@assump onrichfi eld.org

La Mision is a parish based community organiza on which responds to the Social Teaching of the Church. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellness, educa onal a ainment, human welfare, and opportuni es for youth, adults, and families in the La no community of the Richfi eld and Bloomington areas. We assist La no individuals, families, and children by connec ng them with exis ng community agencies that provide spiritual, medical, educa onal, and support services.

Casa de EsperanzaP.O. Box 40115St. Paul, MN 55104

Patricia J. Tototzintle CEO

Main: 651-646-555324-hour Spanish/English Domes c Violence Crisis Line: 651-772-1611Fax: 651-646-5299

Website: casadeesperanza.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (P. Tototzintle)Facebook: casadeesperanzamn

Casa de Esperanza mobilizes La nas and La no communi es to end domes c violence. The Family Advocacy ini a ve supports individuals experiencing domes c violence and their families, e.g., family and court advocacy, bilingual 24-hour crisis line, and shelter. Workshops are provided by trained community women on topics requested by par cipants. The Community Engagement work area off ers two Informa on and Resource Centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and leadership ini a ves for women and youth. The Na onal La no Network for Healthy Families and Communi es provides trainings on domes c violence and La no reali es for organiza ons and systems serving La nos, and research and public policy ini a ves.

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ServicesLa no (con nued) Catholic La no MinistrySt. Alphonsus Parish Offi ce7025 Halifax Ave. N.Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Fr Don WillardFr Tony Judge

Main: 763-561-5100D. Willard: 763-561-3315Fax: 763-561-0336

Website: www.stalsmn.orgEmail: parishoffi [email protected]: [email protected] (D. Willard)Email: [email protected] (T. Judge)Facebook: St.AlphonsusMN

Serves the La no community in Minnesota through La no Youth Group and adult educa on services.

CLUES (Comunidades La nas Unidas En Servicio)

St. Paul797 E. Seventh St.St. Paul, MN 55106

Minneapolis720 E. Lake St.Minneapolis, MN 55407

Ruby Azurdia-Lee PresidentAnn Meyers Manager of Employment ServicesUbah Jama

Main: 651-379-4200Fax: 651-292-0347

Main: 612-746-3500Fax: 612 -871-1058

Website: www.clues.orgEmail: [email protected] (General inquiries)Email: [email protected] (A. Meyers)Email: [email protected] (U. Jama) Facebook: CLUESPage

CLUES is a linguis cally and culturally relevant resource and service non-profi t organiza on that connects families to resources, skills, ins tu ons, and systems and creates and environment for people to be engaged and empowered. Our services span health and family wellbeing, educa onal achievement, economic vitality, and cultural and civic engagement. While our programs focus primarily on Spanish-speaking popula ons, our experience and capabili es enable us to serve individuals and families from all walks of life including new immigrants and low income families who dream of a be er future. Languages: Arabic, Somali, Spanish.

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ServicesLa no (con nued) Community Health Service Inc.810 Fourth Ave. S. #101Moorhead, MN 56560

Le cia SanchezInterven on AdvocateKris Halvarson Execu ve Director

Main: 218-236-6502 or 800-842-8693Fax: 218-236-6507

Website: h p://chsiclinics.org/Email: [email protected] (L. Sanchez)Email: [email protected] (K. Halvarson)Facebook: CHSIclinics

Loca ons in Moorhead, Crookston, Gra on, Rochester and Willmar. Serves the health needs of migrant and seasonal farm workers and their family members. Registered nurses manage each of CHSI’s clinics, and nurse prac oners and physician assistants are available at some loca ons. Bilingual Spanish-speaking staff is at each clinic as well. They provide excellent care while keeping pa ent costs low. All CHSI pa ents are placed on a sliding fee scale. Their ) Ba ered Women’s Program & Sexual Assault Interven on Project provides bilingual vic m advocacy services to women, children, and men who have been aff ected by domes c and sexual violence.

Consulado de Mexico en Saint Paul, Minnesota/Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul, Minnesota797 E. Seventh St.St. Paul, MN 55106

Mónica Cruz Main: 651-771-5494Fax: 651-772-4419

Website: h ps://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/saintpaul/Email: [email protected]: [email protected] (M. Cruz)Facebook: Consulmex Saint PaulTwi er: @ConsulMexStPaul

The Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul’s overarching mission is to protect the rights of Mexican na onals and to promote economic, cultural and educa onal collabora on. The Consulate issues passports, consular iden fi ca on cards, birth cer fi cates, powers of a orney and off ers Legal assistance and referrals in immigra on, family, criminal and labor ma ers. The Consulate has a host of Educa on programs, providing resources and fi nancial aid. The Consulate also operates a Health Reference Center and is able to provide screenings in-house, as well as informa on and referrals to health service providers around Minnesota that are either free or low cost, for any Spanish speaking person.

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ServicesLa no (con nued) El Arco Iris Center for the ArtsP.O. Box 4006St. Paul, MN 55104

Elsa Vega PerezFounder/Board DirectorMaria L. PerezAr s c Director

Main: 651-468-9701 Website: www.elarcoirismn.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Facebook: elarcoirismn

El Arco Iris Center for the Arts is a St. Paul based non-profi t organiza on whose mission is to nurture, disseminate, and elevate the local La no culture through ar s c endeavors. The organiza on has carried out its mission primarily by developing and execu ng enriched educa onal experiences for youth involving the study and performance of Afro-Caribbean dance, drum, and song. The organiza on’s curriculum also encompasses adult dance and drum classes, youth pain ng classes, history (culturally-sensi ve) and storytelling as well as modern forms of dance such as hip-hop.

Guadalupe Alterna ve Programs381 E. Robie St.St. Paul, MN 55107

Adriana Galvan Coordinator of Adult & Bilingual Educa on Allen SelinskiExecu ve Director

Main: 651-222-0757 A. Galvan: 651-262-5810A. Selinski: 651-262-5805Fax: 651-290-2703

Website: www.gapschool.orgEmail: [email protected] (A. Galvan)Email: [email protected] (A. Selinski)Facebook: GuadalupeAlterna veProgramsTwi er: GapschoolSTP

Guadalupe Alterna ve Programs is a community based educa on and social service agency that serves the Twin Ci es area. GAP is inspired by its founder Sr. Mary Giovanni Gourhan SSND, and her dream of elimina ng the barriers of poverty and racism faced by many who live in the inner city. Three basic yet powerful strategies defi ne the community building work of GAP: educa on and enrichment, social and emo onal support, and training leading to employment.

Guadalupe Project- St. Francis De Sales601 15th Ave. NMoorhead, MN 56560

Mike PatnodePastorSister Lucy Perez-CalixtoLa no Ministry Coordinator

Main:218-233-4780Fax: 218-233-0270

Website: h p://s rancismhd.weebly.com/guadalupe-project.htmlEmail: srlucy@s rancismhd.org (Sr. L. Perez-Calixto) Email: frmike@s rancismhd.org (M. Patnode)

The Guadalupe La no Ministry is the endeavor of several Catholic Parishes of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN to invite all La nos present in this area, seeking to welcome them and help them maintain their iden ty and La no values, and to off er them a place to fi nd God, a faith community, and to grow and strengthen their Chris an faith.

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ServicesLa no (con nued) La Oportunidad Inc.2700 E. Lake St. Suite 3100Minneapolis, MN 55406

Eloisa EchavezExecu ve DirectorElizabet Urru aOffi ce Manager and Volunteer Program Coordinator

Main: 612-872-6165Fax: 612-872-0964

Website: www.oportunidad.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries) Email: [email protected] (E. Echavez)Email: [email protected] (E. Urru a)Facebook: laoportunidadinc

Serves the needs of the Chicano/La no community, by off ering culturally appropriate services that strengthen La no children, youth, and families by focusing on family centered, educa onal, and suppor ve programming. Its mission is championing the development of La no individuals and families to create a strong, peaceful community. Off ers programs and services for La no children, youth, and adults.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church401 Concord St. St. Paul, MN 55107

Father Kevin Kenney Main: 651-228-0506Fax: 651-224-5162

Website: h p://www.olgspchurch.com/Email: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Facebook: OLGSPCHURCH

Services in Spanish (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and English (9 a.m.). In addi on, there is a youth group and bilingual community resource center most a ernoons during the week.

Teatro de Pueblo209 W. Page St. Suite 213St. Paul, MN 55107

Alberto Jus nianoAr s c DirectorSuzanne CrossOpera ons Manager

Main: 651-224-8806Box Offi ce: 651-225-8106Fax: 651-298-5796

Website: www.teatrodelpueblo.orgEmail: [email protected] (General Inquiries)Email: [email protected] (A. Jus niano)Email: [email protected] (S. Cross)Facebook: TeatroMN

Teatro del Pueblo is a La no theater located in St. Paul’s W. side. Teatro del Pueblo promotes La no culture through the crea on and presenta on of performing arts by: developing and suppor ng La no ar sts, providing educa onal opportuni es for all people to experience La no culture, and promo ng cross-cultural dialogue. Produc ons are primarily presented in English.

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IndexAAccessAbility, Inc. 1Advocates for Human Rights 1African Assistance Program 20African Community Services 20African Development Center 20Africa Network for Development Inc. (ANDI) 21African Immigrant Community Services 21African Immigrant Services (AIS) 20Al-Amal School 21Aliveness Project, The 1Amherst H. Wilder Founda on: Southeast Asian Services 29Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis La no Ministries 39Arrive Ministries 16 Asian Media Access 29Asian Ministries c/o Union Gospel Mission 29Asian Women United of MN 30Assn for the Advancement of Hmong Women in MN, Inc. (AAHWM) 30Assump on Church / La Mision (La no Resource Center) 39

BBhutanese Community of Minnesota 30 Black Storytellers Alliance 2Blue Earth County Employment Services/Mankato Rehabilita on Center 2Brian Coyle Community Center Pillsbury United Communi es 2

CCANA-Center for Africans Now in America, Inc. 21 CAPI USA 3Casa de Esperanza 39Catholic Chari es, Minneapolis & St. Paul (USCCB) 16Catholic Chari es, Winona (USCCB) 17Catholic La no Ministry 40 Cedar Riverside Adult Educa on Collabora ve 3Chinese Social Service Center 31Civil Society 3CLUES (Comunidades La nas Unidas En Servicio) 40

C (con nued)Coali on of African Community Services of Kandiyohi County - African Development

Center 22 Commonbond Communi es 3Community Health Service Inc. 31 Community Services for the Deaf 4Confedera on of Somali Community in MN 22 Consulado de Mexico en Saint Paul, Minnesota 41Council on African Heritage 18 Council on Asian-Pacifi c Minnesotans 18Croa an Cultural Society of MN 37

DDisabled Immigrant Associa on 22District 6 Planning Council 4

EEast Africa Health Project 23East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc. 4ECHO Minnesota (Emergency, Community, and Health Outreach) 4El Arco Iris (The Rainbow) Center for the Arts 42EMERGE - North Minneapolis Campus 5EMERGE Career and Technology Center 5EMERGE: Cedar Riverside Campus 5English Learning Center 5Eritrean Community Center of Minnesota 23Ethiopian Community in Minnesota 23

FFamily Partnership, The 6

GGoodwill Easter Seals 6Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) Center for Families 23Guadalupe Alterna ve Programs 42Guadalupe Project- St. Francis De Sales 42

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HHands Across the World 6Health Commons at Cedar Riverside 24Hmong American Mutual Assistance Associa on 31Hmong American Partnership Arcade Offi ce 31Hmong Community United Methodist Church 32Hmong Cultural Center 32Hmong Resource Fair c/o Hmong Educa on & Resources Today (HE&RT) 32

IImmigrant Law Center of Minnesota 7Intercultural Mutual Assistance Associa on 7Interna onal Ins tute of Minnesota 17Islamic Center of Minnesota 7Isuroon 24

JJewish Family & Children’s Services of Minneapolis (HIAS) 7Jewish Family Service of St. Paul 37Jewish Founda on of Greater St. Paul 37

KKa Joog Organiza on 25Karen Organiza on of Minnesota 32Korean Service Center 33

LLao Advancement Organiza on of America 33Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota 34La Oportunidad Inc. 43Legal Aid Society 7Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organiza on 25Lifetrack Resources, Inc. 8Lutheran Social Service 17Lutheran Social Service St. Cloud 18

MMankato Area Adult Basic Educa on 8Marshall Adult Learning Center 8Masjid An-Nur 8MATFAE Minnesota African Task Force Against Ebola 25Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid 9MINCAM Minnesota Cameroon Community Center 25

M (con nued)Minneapolis Jewish Federa on 37Minnesota African Women’s Associa on (MAWA) 226Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance 9Minnesota Council of Churches, Mankato Area Refugee Services 3 Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services - Minneapolis 18Minnesota Council on La no Aff airs (MCLA) for the State of Minnesota 19Minnesota Food Associa on 9Minnesota Literacy Council 10MORE 10

NNAVIGATE 10Neighborhood House 10New Americans Alliance for Development (NAAD) 11New Americans Community Services (NACS) 11N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council 11

OOrganiza on of Liberians in MN 26Oromo Community of Minnesota 26Oromo Studies Associa on 26Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 43

PPan African Network 27Park Elder Center c/o Volunteers of America MN 11Pillsbury United Communi es Waite House 12Pillsbury House Theatre 12Pillsbury United Communi es 12Pillsbury United Communi es Interpre ng Agency 12Preven on Health Care Agency (Isuroon Project) 22

RRESOURCE 13RISE, Inc. 13Russian Cultural Center “Russian Soul” 37

SSabathani Community Center 13Safe Place Homework Help 13 SEWA-AIFW 34


S (con nued)Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota / Rural Health Care Ini a ve 27Slavic Community Center 38Somali American Parent Associa on 27Somali Benadiri Community of MN, Inc. 28Southeast Asian Community Council 35Southeast Asian Refugee Community Home (SEARCH) 35Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services 14South Minneapolis Workforce Center 14St. Cloud Area Legal Services 14St. Cloud Area Somali Salva on Organiza on 28St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church 35Sub-Saharan African Youth and Family Services in MN (SAYFSM) 28

TTeatro de Pueblo Baker Community Center 43Tibetan American Founda on of Minnesota 35

UUmunne Cultural Associa on 28United Cambodian Associa on of MN, Inc. 35United Way of Freeborn County 14

VVietnamese Minnesotans Associa on 35Vietnamese Social Services 36

WWelcome Center of Aus n 14 WellShare Interna onal 28Women’s Ini a ve for Self Empowerment (WISE), Inc. 15

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Refugee Health ProgramP.O. Box 64975St. Paul, MN 55164-0975651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414www.health.state.mn.us/refugee

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