Program areas at South Sudanese Foundation
Ssf organizational services (general operating)the goal is to provide the support needed to eliminate immediate and long-term barriers to family success. This includesa. Immediate relief, such as food, signing up for social services programs (such as government benefits, mortgage/rent assistance, transportation), translation and form-filling services, and overall case management; b. Promoting community health and access to healthcare;c. community-oriented cultural activities designed to promote social inclusion and maintain meaningful cultural traditions; d. employment and career/workplace development;e. adult education & english language courses;f. legal assistance;g. referral services;h. financial literacy information. Major achievements during 2022:1. 86% of registrants of program complete program2. Food pantry - 500 boxes food/month to 120 families, 3. Adult esl classes - 55 adult students/monthly, 24 financial literacy classes - 120 served, 4. Workforce dev: 120 ged, 40 cna certificate, 45 forklift certificate, 60 passed citizenship exams, 5. After school/summer program - 750 children/yr,
Workforce development (15+)build a workforce pipeline for the new american community in the twin cities region to obtain gainful employment through career coaching, academic and workforce skills training, wraparound services, and culturally competent mentorship. 480 new americans gain employment, 60 secure employment/year, add 5 new workforce training partners
Youth services (k-12)ssf seeks to uplift new american youth k-12 of fargo-moorhead, so that they may become life-long learners, decision-makers, and leaders in their new home, while promoting positive social-emotional development and a culture of learning within our community. We offer a. tutoring and mentoring, including tutoring for english language learners and other core subjects so that new american youth are not left behind academically;b. after-school programs;c. summer camps; d. youth at work (youth employment program)major achievements during 2022:summer camp: 620 children/youth grades k-12 (98% black/african american) attended summer camp; after school: 150 served with mentoring, tutoring, english language classes, & accelerated education courses.