Project Fine

Project Fine provides professional interpretation and translation services for businesses and service providers. Our roster includes 50 interpreters proficient in 24 different languages. During 2023, Project Fine provided over 5,232 hours of language services in 111 different locations.

Diversity training: educational training on specific cultures and how to develop a welcoming environment. In 2023, over 957 individuals received training.

Advocacy and information referrals help newcomers as they adjust to life in the united states and become self-sufficient. Project Fine provides linguistically appropriate information and referrals to meet the basic needs of newcomer families. In 2023, Project Fine provided 5,306 hours of service to newcomers in the community.

Employment services: connect refugees and immigrants with employment and training to reach their economic goals. In 2023, 183 hours of services were provided to 160 individuals. Connecting cultures: this program offers monthly educational presentations by refugees and immmigrants about their culture and traditions. In 2023, 257 individuals participated. Welcoming table: this Project is an opportunity for the community to come together to share a meal and build cross-cultural relationships. Activities were held bi-monthly, with 804 people attending a welcoming table event. Welcoming art: this Project highlights the cultural and artistic traditions of area residents and brings people together to build a more welcoming and inclusive community. 2023 activities included a series of three art share and tell sessions, with 230 people participating. My hmong roots: providing hmong language classes for children. In 2023, 26 youth participated. Girls reaching above and beyond: designed to help girls age 10-18 discover their identity and strengths and create a roadmap to pursue their dreams. In 2023, 47 girls participated. College education connection: provides academic support and access to resources for youth as they pursue higher education. In 2023, 5 scholarships were awarded to program participants. Force: this program is designed for middle and high school boys and focuses on developing positive character traits and values, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and preparing for financial stability. In 2023, 33 boys participated in program activities. Colorful growers: youth and their families participate in agricultural education, plan and plant their own garden plot, and sell their produce at local markets. In 2023, 26 individuals participated. Cultural arts & ancestry: this program offers art classes focused on a traditional or folk art, taught by local refugees or imimgrants. 2023 classes included puerto rican dancing, mexican corn husk dolls and hmong story cloth, and 44 people participated. Healthy connections: the goal of healthy connections is to engage refugees, immigrants and partners to build a community that is safe, welcoming and inclusive for all. In 2023, activities included regular meetings of the advisory groups in winona and st. charles, arts and culture classes attended by 69 people, classes on sports or activities attended by 95 people, and gatherings in rural areas attended by 80 people. Early learning program: provides resources, education and support for refugee and immigrant families with young children age 0-5. Activities include in-home visits to families focused on cognitive and social learning, mental health and parental engagement. During 2023, 426 visits were conducted with families.