Somali Culture & Development 

Association of Maine

The Somali Community Newsletter
 
In its tenth year of publication, with a print run of over 3,000 copies shared with twice as many people, the newsletter provides up-to-date information to the Somali community. It is delivered to mosques, service centers and local markets in Portland and Lewiston/Auburn.
 
Topics provide education about basic life skills, health concerns, parenting, community resources and much much more, all written in Somali.
 
The newsletter includes a community directory for both Portland and Lewiston areas.
 
Newsletters are distributed for free, no less than quaterly, with a goal to have the resources to write, publish and distribute a monthly newsletter. 
Additional Community Services
 
We provide linkage to the programs, services and expectations of the mainstream community, including referrals,resource information, advocacy and direct support for the Somali community in the areas of:
  • Job Assistance
  • Interpreting and translation (permits, written tests and correspondence)
  • Referral for counseling services
  • Youth Activities
  • Assistance with citzenship documents
  • Walk in assistance
  • Annual Summer programs
  • Conflict mediation and resolution
  • Immigration
  • Housing Issues
  • Transportation
The Somali Culture and Development Association of Maine was founded to benefit and support the Somali community.  We know, however, that long term success requires that we dedicate time and resources to strategic activities to build a solid organizational foundation for sustainability.