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.
The Speaking for Ourselves survey asked immigrants and refugees living in the Twin Cities about their perceptions and experiences related to education, transportation, housing, public health, safety, employment, finances, community and social engagement, and the immigrant experience. This study builds on a previous study conducted by Wilder Research in 2000.
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