About Us
Would you like to make an acquaintance? Learn all about our organization, its team members and volunteers, mission and goals, activities, and achievements.
Why Choose Us?
Our Distinction
In 2008, Somali Community Services of Seattle received the most prestigious Human Rights Award for exceptional social welfare accomplishments, from:
The Seattle Office of Civil Rights
Seattle Human Rights Commission
United Nations Association
Our mission is to strive for the success of the refugees to undergo a smooth transitional process and attain a self-sustainable status in their new country.
Our Youth program facilitates
- After-school Tutoring
- Somali Youth Leaders
- Youth Sports Team
- Kids Summer Activities
Case Management and Referrals
We offer diverse services including:
- Employment Assistance
- Legal Consultation
- Outreach
Our Senior program has the following benefits
- Senior Nutrition
- Senior Citizenship Education
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve lives by providing services of superior quality and value.
Our Values
We value social equity. Our work with clients, funders and partners is in service of a fair, just and healthy society.
Multiculturalism
Our practice is shaped and strengthened by the perspectives and experiences of diverse communities.
Relevance
We develop and deliver experiences, content, and outcomes that are relevant and accessible to out clients.
Integrity
Our work is grounded toward impact to which we hold ourselves and our partners accountable.
Humor
We believe humor is healthy and creates connections that forward the work.
Learning
We bring both rigor and curiosity to all of our work.
Holistic
We take a broad approach to the issues presented, understanding and addressing how they might radiate throughout the community.
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We have accomplished hundreds of projects and nurtured thousands of families. Our vision is to enrich the lives of the Somali and Oromos community in Seattle.
Our Team Success
Ensuring Excellence
The most honorable volunteers of our organization who have dedicated their lives to the cause. We admire them for their paramount role in SOMCSS.
Sarah
CEO & Founder
Shamso Yusuf
Immigration Case Manager
Safia Mohamed
Worker Right Caseworker
Abaoyo Noor
Housing Caseworker