Somali Community Service Inc
About Somali Community Service Inc
Somali Community Service Inc meets people with the kind of help that is often hardest to sort out alone: education, employment, immigration, and advocacy support. In Omaha, that can mean tutoring, English classes, resume help, document translation, or guidance on government forms, all in one place. The point is simple, and important, helping Somali refugees, immigrants, and other newcomers move toward self-sufficiency without having to navigate everything by themselves.
What stands out here is how grounded the support is. The organization is tailored to Somali refugees and immigrants, and the help goes beyond broad encouragement into practical steps like translation, document help, referrals, and immigration form support. That kind of everyday assistance can be the difference between feeling stuck and getting something done.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Education Services
Educational support for children, youth, and adults, including tutoring, English language classes, free computer classes, school registration information, business startup information, financial literacy, job readiness workshops, and education-related assistance.
Advocacy and Support
Support services addressing social, legal, and economic challenges, including family crisis intervention, interpretation and document translation, housing assistance and referrals, community resource referrals, notary services, and help completing government documents.
Employment Services
Job search assistance and referrals, resume assistance, career counseling for youth, job placements, employment and training programs, and work with area employers on translation, recruitment, and issue resolutions.
Immigration Services
Support with immigration-related forms and processes, including I-485, I-130 visas, I-129 fiancé visas, I-864 financial affidavits, I-131 travel documents, N-600 certificate of citizenship, N-400 naturalization citizenship, and I-765 employment authorization.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To advocate and promote self-sufficiency through employment, education, and economic empowerment for the Somali community and other immigrants, and to provide cultural and social support regardless of color, race, ethnicity, religion, economic status, and other distinctions.
Who they serve
The Somali community in Omaha, Somali refugees and immigrants, and other immigrants, including children, youth, and adults.
Our story
The organization was founded to advocate for self-sufficiency through employment, education, and economic empowerment for the Somali community and other immigrants. It also grew around the need to provide cultural and social support, and to help newcomers navigate essential services through a network of partners.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Somali Community Service Inc’s services.
People can contact the organization by phone, email, or its contact form to request education, advocacy and support, employment, or immigration services.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Somali Community Service Inc has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Mentoring a student
- Helping build resumes for job seekers
- Lending expertise or hands in other areas
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of education services are available?
The organization offers tutoring, English language classes, free computer classes, school registration information, business startup information, financial literacy, and job readiness workshops for children, youth, and adults.
What support is included in advocacy and support services?
Support services include family crisis intervention, interpretation and document translation, housing assistance and referrals, community resource referrals, notary services, and help completing government documents.
What employment help is available?
Employment services include job search assistance and referrals, resume assistance, career counseling for youth, job placements, employment and training programs, and connections with area employers.
What immigration services are offered?
Immigration services include help with forms and processes such as I-485, I-130 visas, I-129 fiancé visas, I-864 financial affidavits, I-131 travel documents, N-600, N-400, and I-765.
Who does the organization serve?
It serves the Somali community in Omaha, Somali refugees and immigrants, and other immigrants, including children, youth, and adults.
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