Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association

Building Bridges Between Cultures since 1984!

South Sea Sponsor

Thank you to Mayo Clinic for supporting IMAA’s Pearl Gala fundraiser this year!

What We Do

IMAA fosters the well-being and independence of refugees and immigrants who resettle in Rochester and surrounding areas. Read more about our programs and services below.

Language Services

Builds bridges through language by providing interpretation and translation for community members, organizations, and businesses.

Family Services

Builds bridges to self-sufficiency by assisting refugees and immigrants with finding employment, integrating into the community, and increasing independence.

Health Access and Education

Builds bridges to good health by serving individuals at the grassroots level and assisting them to navigate the complex healthcare and social service systems.

Match Program

Builds bridges through volunteer engagement by matching community members with refugee and immigrant families to help them integrate into Rochester.

ParentChild+

Building Bridges through education. ParentChild+ envistons a world where every child enters school ready to succeed.

Victim Services

Builds bridges to safety and hope by providing culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of crime.

Program Achievements

Individuals obtained employment

Children and families served through ParentChild+

Individuals served by Community Health Worker Services

Families, individuals, and students matched with community volunteers

Hours of interpreting

Families impacted by ParentChild+

Victims assisted

Volunteer hours provided

Funding Awards

IMAA is graciously funded by Mayo Clinic and Mardag Foundation for general operations to provide services that foster well-being and independence for immigrants and refugees in southeast Minnesota.