Road to Economic Self Sufficiency (RESS)
Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency (RESS) program is a culturally based education and
August 17, 2024
- 10 Malcolm X Boulevard, 2nd Floor Nubian Square, Roxbury, MA 02119
Somali Development Center (SDC)
Is the hub for resettlement information and support for Somalis and other African group
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Who we are
We are empowering immigrants and refugees from around Somalia.
The Somali Development Center is an Immigrant-led and minority-run organization founded in 1996. Our mission is to provide consistently excellent and accessible services to refugees and immigrants who walk through our doors. We strengthen them by developing their capability to be self-sufficient and productive as they embrace a fresh start in the U.S.
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CONTINUING A LEGACY
Our Priorities
Since our founding we have been fortunate to be one of the lifelines to vital educational and social services to the growing refugee and immigrant population from East and Western African. We have expanded our services since then such that our organization is a comprehensive one-stop model for most of their needs.
Housing has been central to our operations since 1864. In 2021-22 the Board focused on the positive benefits on keeping seniors at home, as long as possible, by supporting bill-paying services, increased accessibility improvements, minor home repairs, and affordable housing to prevent senior homeless.
Since 2012 the Board has focused on reducing elder isolation and depression – particularly in 2020 and beyond, as isolation has been exacerbated by COVID – elder abuse, transportation, and programs focused on improving knowledge about and access to needed support services.
Includes access to medical/mental/dental health services, early diagnosis and management of life-changing illnesses like Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer’s, as well as access to home-care services, healthy food, nutrition tips, and participation in fitness activities
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SDC International
SDC-International is also registered as an International NGO in the Republic of Somaliland and will soon be registered in Djibouti, Ethiopia and the Puntland State of Somalia.
Our Mission
The mission of SDC- International is to provide consistently excellent and accessible community services to all Somalis (and other African communities) in Boston, regardless of immigration status.
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Somali Women Rising (SWR)
The Somali Women Rising (SWR) Program is designed to empower Somali and
August 17, 2024
Our Social Services & Programs
Somali Development is a Social Service Agency and provides Post-resettlement community services
August 17, 2024
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Thank you for supporting our work
You can help refugees and immigrants living in Boston by providing support as they embark on a fresh start in the U.S.
If you would like to make a donation or would like to organize a fundraiser to benefit SDC, please contact us at (617) 522-2248. Your financial contribution will support and sustain SDC in providing resettlement and integration resources to over 500 refugees and immigrants each year in the Greater Boston area.
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What We Do
- Post-resettlement community service
- Basic adult literacy program
- Crime prevention program
- Elder care services
- Newcomer orientation
- Employment services and training
- Immigration Assistance
- Maternal-child health care
- Mental health counseling
- Access to resources and information