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.
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
Applications submitted to MNsure
Hours of Interpreting
Match Program volunteers who helped provide social connection and inclusion for refugees and immigrants
Referrals received by Community Health Worker Services
Individuals assisted through MFIP and DWP
Victims of General Crime assisted
Volunteer hours provided
Funding Awards
IMAA is graciously funded by Mayo Clinic for general operations to provide services that foster self-sufficiency 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.
IMAA Language Services
If you would like to schedule an interpreter or speak with one of our Language Services coordinators, please contact IMAA using the information below:
Phone: 507-289-5960
Email: languageservices@imaa.net
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
