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.
Whole Family Systems
Building bridges in early child development through addressing challenges of refugee and immigrant families with children under the age of five.
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.
Language Services
Builds bridges through language by providing interpretation and translation for community members, organizations, and businesses.
Match Program
Builds bridges through volunteer engagement by matching community members with refugee and immigrant families to help them integrate into Rochester.
Victim Services
Builds bridges to safety and hope by providing culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of crime.
ParentChild+
Building Bridges through education. ParentChild+ envistons a world where every child enters school ready to succeed
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 Otto Bremer Trust and Think Bank for general operations to provide services that foster well-being and independence for immigrants and refugees in southeast Minnesota.
How to Support Our Work
Volunteer
Make a Donation
Attend an Upcoming Event
Donate Today!
We need your support to be able to continue building bridges between cultures.
Have questions? Contact us today!
If you need an interpreter, please complete the interpreter request form found at the top of this page under "Request an Interpreter"
Get In Touch
Address:
2500 Valleyhigh Drive NW
Rochester, MN, 55901
Phone: (507) 289-5960
Fax: (507) 289-6199
Business Hours:
Monday - 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday - 10:00am-5pm
Wednesday - 8:30am-5pm
Thursday - 8:30am-5pm
Friday - 8:30am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday - Closed