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Somali Community & Cultural
Association
(Boston, Nov
16,
2009 Ceegaag Online)
1. Organization Description
The corporate structure of the Somali
Community & Cultural Association (SCCA) is a nonprofit with
a board of directors, officers, staff, and volunteers. The
Board will conduct and decide all policy issues concerning
the organization. All types of services and conditions will
be delegated by the Board. The officers will consist of an
Executive Director and a Director until further notice. The
Executive Director will be in charge for outreach and
research on how to keep the organization well connected to
all resources. The Director will report to the Executive
Director and help with conducting the services provided and
help manage other staff and volunteers. Other staff and
volunteers will help with intakes and conducting the
workshops.
Our organization is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages all people of all
backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and look forward
to enriching the organization with many values and views.
SCCA was founded in 2009
Our type of programs are the
following:
Parent Involvement:
A majority of Somali parents are educated in their native
language and may not have had education in the United
States. Through our parental education program services
Somalia women will deal with the difficult barriers they
face learning a new language and culture. SCCA’s parental
classes will cover the following:
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Parental
rights and responsibilities
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How to deal
with school rules and regulations
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How to answer
school forms and letters
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How to contact
school staff
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On-site
evening ESL classes
Leadership Development:
Our leadership development program focuses on the support
needs of women who are accomplishing goals; whether it is, a
search for a new career, a wish to be involved with the
community, or information needed to pursue her interest.
This program will help pave the way to their goals by
enhancing ones own qualities and help build confidence and
dignity, to develop leaders. SCCA’s leadership development
program will offer the following:
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Career
services to help with job searching, drafting cover letters/
resume drafts, and mock interviews
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Help
research resources needed to pursue interests
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Provide
follow-up support
Housing Assistance:
Maintaining housing can be difficult especially during times
of crisis; whether it is falling behind in rent or a
mortgage. We will help asses the situation and offer
referrals or assistance to help remedy the situation. SCCA’s
housing assistance program will cover the following
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Tenants rights
and responsibilities
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Eviction
prevention advocacy
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Assistance
with housing application and search
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Budget
analysis
Health Care: Our
program increases the level of knowledge, awareness, and
skills in the Somali community surrounding key health
issues, while improving overall access to health care. Our
health program will offer the following:
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Creating
cultural competence trainings for health provides who serve
the Somali community
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Doing outreach
and making referrals to train community health worker who
serve the Somali community
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Develop
culturally appropriate health education materials to
communicate key preventive health messages to the Somali
community
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Sharing
resources and materials throughout Massachusetts to increase
overall awareness of Somali health disparities“
ü
 Offering
community-based fitness classes for Somali elders
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Increasing
women with mental health illness to gain the skills of well
being
how the city has been changed to more
welcoming immigrant atmosphere and / or the Somalis and
other immigrant that live in Brighton can benefit our
programs. Plus we are very familiar with Brighton and can
collaborate with other social agencies.
At the age of 12, Deeqo Jibril,
Founder of SCCA, came to the United States as a refugee.
Fleeing from the civil war in Somalia in 1991 and growing up
in the United States has given her the insight and expertise
to work with female Somali immigrants.. Deeqo’s personal &
professional experience gives her first hand knowledge about
how the system works and what is needed to effectively help
female Somali immigrants settle in the United States. Our
organization will offer a “safe haven” spot for these women
to come to and express their concerns. While dealing with
the cultural difference it is important that these woman
move forward and access health care, education, employment,
and all resources necessary to live independently.
There will be two staff working at the
facility daily. Center schedule is M-F 9 to 5
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