Karen and New Refugee Support Project - Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

277 University Avenue West, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Eligibility

Most of the participants are Karen, but program also serves other new refugees including those from Africa. Serves residents of Twin Cities area including Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Required documents

Vary by service. Call for information.

Hours

8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(651)641-8908

Fax

(651)632-8927

Voice

https://www.vssmn.org/programs

[email protected]

Languages

Burmese, Karen

Application process

Call for appointment; email; visit website

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Washington County, MN

Description

Helps new refugees, especially those in their first year in the United States, adjust and become self-sufficient in American society. This program is a collaboration between Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Vietnamese Social Services. - Help in receiving public assistance benefits - Housing assistance - Immigration status adjustment (green card, etc.) - Refugee resettlement - Transportation to services (on a limited basis)

Last assured

06/24/2024

What's Here

Refugees/Entrants/Asylees Welfare Rights Assistance African Community Immigrant Benefits Assistance Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services Somali Community Myanmarese Community Refugee Resettlement Services Housing Search Assistance

Providing organization

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Offers programs in employment and job training, English language, citizenship, health education, youth development, elders services, and housing assistance