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Somali Community Organizations and Resources in Minneapolis
Published 2025-05-20 · Updated 2026-08-31 · 8 min read · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has dozens of Somali community organizations providing social services, legal aid, job training, youth programs, and cultural resources. Here's a comprehensive guide.
Minneapolis has one of the most developed Somali community organization ecosystems in the United States, reflecting the large and established community that has been building roots in the Twin Cities since the early 1990s.
Major Somali & East African Organizations in Minneapolis
Somali Community Resettlement Services (SCRS)
One of the oldest Somali organizations in Minnesota. Provides resettlement support, job training, English language classes, and social services.
*Address: Cedar-Riverside neighborhood | Phone: 612-xxx-xxxx*
Ka Joog
Youth-focused organization providing mentorship, arts, and leadership programs for East African youth. Known for their award-winning youth programs.
*Website: kajoog.org*
Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM)
The umbrella organization for Somali community groups in Minnesota. Advocates on policy issues and coordinates community-wide events.
Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center
Community mosque serving a large portion of Minneapolis's Somali community. Provides Islamic education, social services, and community programming.
Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center
One of the largest mosques in Minnesota. Major community hub with extensive social services, youth programs, and educational resources.
Somali Action Alliance
Political and civic engagement organization focused on Somali American voter registration and community advocacy.
East African Economic Development Corporation
Business development resources specifically for East African entrepreneurs in Minnesota.
Social Services and Legal Aid
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for income-qualified Minnesotans. Somali-speaking staff available.
*Website: mylegalaid.org | Phone: 612-332-1441*
Advocates for Human Rights
Immigration and refugee legal services. Has Somali community liaisons.
*Website: theadvocatesforhumanrights.org*
Navigate MN
Resources and navigation help for Minnesota immigrants and refugees.
Healthcare and Mental Health
Hennepin Healthcare
Main hospital serving Cedar-Riverside community. Has Somali interpretation services and culturally competent staff.
Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC)
Sliding-scale health care in Cedar-Riverside. Somali-speaking staff.
Somali Mental Health Program (Hennepin Health)
Specialized mental health services for Somali community members with culturally competent providers.
Education and Youth Resources
Augsburg University — Has a significant Somali student population and East African cultural programs
Minneapolis Public Schools — Somali family liaisons in most schools
Brian Coyle Community Center (Cedar-Riverside) — Youth programs, after-school activities
Pillsbury United Communities — Community programs and social services in multiple Minneapolis neighborhoods
Employment Resources
HIRED — Job training and placement, has worked extensively with Somali community
African Development Center — Business training and entrepreneurship
Emerge Community Development — Workforce development in North Minneapolis
Finding More Resources
Visit Shaafi Directory and search "Community Organizations" in Minneapolis to find current listings, hours, and contact information.
Sources and further reading
- Minnesota Somali Community resource directory
- Isuroon — Somali women-led community services
- Shaafi Directory — current local listings
Next step
Contact the organization directly to confirm eligibility, language support, and current intake hours.