Karen Organization of Minnesota
Individual and Family ServicesMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) is a social services agency based in Roseville, Minnesota, founded by Karen refugees from Burma and focused on supporting refugee and immigrant communities. Operating within the individual and family services sector, KOM aims to reduce barriers to economic, social, and cultural wellbeing by offering a range of culturally specific programs that assist clients in adjusting to life in the United States and pursuing their goals. While most clients originate from Burma, KOM also serves individuals from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Latin America who reside in the Twin Cities area, and it provides resources to help other organizations learn how to engage with this growing community. In addition to direct service delivery, KOM shares guidance to assist partners in working effectively with refugee and immigrant populations. A recent development notes a continuing partnership with M Health Fairview that has spanned multiple projects over the past 15 years, reflecting sustained collaboration within the local health ecosystem.