Community Health
KOM partners with this Minnesota office that oversees refugee health programs.
What is the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)?
This government program offers cash assistance to job seekers.
What is MFIP or Refugee Cash Assistance?
What is RPO stand for?
Resettlement Programs Office
In 2022, KOM’s Caregivers Program partnered with this university to evaluate its impact on Karen elders and caregivers.
What is the University of Minnesota?
KOM youth programs often help youth prepare for this important academic milestone.
What is high school graduation?
KOM’s stigma reduction efforts include workshops that challenge misconceptions about this type of mental health care.
What is counseling or psychotherapy?
This document is often required when applying for a job and verifies eligibility to work.
What is a work permit or Social Security card?
This service helps newly arrived refugees find a safe place to live.
What is housing assistance?
This mental health condition, commonly observed in resettled Karen populations, is often addressed through KOM’s culturally sensitive support groups.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
KOM’s Youth Advisory Council plays a key role in shaping programs and advocating for youth rights; name two specific activities they lead.
What are event planning and community representation?
KOM’s programs work to reduce stigma around this important health issue in the Karen community.
What is mental illness?
Beside the twin cities, which other greater Minnesota cities does KOM employment counselor facilitate job placement? Name 3 cities...
(Marshall, Austin, Albert Lea, Worthington, etc.)
In our new arrival's programs, KOM staff speak. Please name 5.
Amharic, Burmese, Dari, English, Karen, Oromo, Pashto, Spanish, and Urdu.
KOM’s Caregivers program is funded by this Minnesota agency focused on aging and long-term care.
What is the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA)?
KOM's youth programs support cultural identity by teaching this heritage element.
What is Karen language, music, or traditions?
KOM engages this group of community leaders to promote health and wellness programs.
What are cultural or religious leaders?
what Adult Career Pathways programs does KOM provide currently?
Apprentice Ready+
Community Services and Interpreting Training (COSI)
CDL Career Pathway
This type of class helps newcomers learn how to use public transportation, shop for food, and access services.
What is cultural orientation?
The Civic Engagement Program at KOM includes education on the difference between these two types of immigration status, which often cause confusion for first-time voters.
What are permanent resident (green card holder) and naturalized citizen?
KOM partners with this Minnesota-based organization to provide mental health support tailored for Karen youth.
What is Wilder Foundation?