Developing Effective Supports for Immigrants and Refugees: Collaboration Across Institutions and Community

2017

Minnesota is home to more than 400,000 immigrants and refugees. The majority live in the Twin Cities. Speaking for Ourselves: A Study with Immigrant and Refugee Communities in the Twin Cities looks at the experiences of Hmong, Karen, Latino, Liberian, and Somali immigrants and refugees living in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. This report explores key ingredients for the success of inter-organizational collaboration among agencies that serve immigrant populations and portrays the principal needs experienced by immigrant groups with respect to civic participation and social engagement; education; employment; health; money management; transportation, housing, and safety.

Hmong, Karen, Latino, Liberian, and Somali Communities in the Twin Cities: Populations At A Glance

2016

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Ideas At Work: Addressing Needs and Assets in Immigrant and Refugee Communities

2016

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In this brief, several organizations provide insight about working with immigrant communities to address key issues voiced in the Speaking for Ourselves survey in the following areas: education needs, health care needs, mental health needs, personal finance management needs, social engagement, and work readiness and employment needs.

Speaking for Ourselves: Summary of Key Findings and Ideas for Action

2015

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This report summarizes key findings about the immigrant experience in the Twin Cities.

Speaking for Ourselves: the Immigrant Experience in the Twin Cities

2015

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This report summarizes key findings about the immigrant experience in the Twin Cities.

Speaking for Ourselves: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Expectations About Education Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Twin Cities

2015

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This summary highlights what participants had to say about education. It highlights common themes, and suggest potential strategies to support these communities.

Speaking for Ourselves: Perceptions of Employment Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Twin Cities

2015

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This summary highlights what Speaking for Ourselves participants had to say about employment.

Speaking for Ourselves: Perceptions of Transportation, Housing, and Safety Perceptions Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Twin Cities

2015

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This summary highlights what participants had to say about transportation, housing, and safety. It highlights common themes, and suggest potential strategies to support these communities.

Speaking for Ourselves: Civic Participation and Social Engagement Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Twin Cities

2015

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This summary highlights what Speaking for Ourselves participants had to say about civic participation and social engagement.

Speaking for Ourselves: Perceptions of Personal Money Management Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Twin Cities

2015

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This summary highlights what participants had to say about personal money management.

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