Author: SBAOA
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Celebrating Excellence: CEO Said Abiyow and SBAOA Honored as Community Leaders of 2024!
United Taxi Workers of San Diego (UTWSD) has honored both our CEO, Said Abiyow, and Somali Bantu Association of America (SBAOA) with prestigious awards! CEO Said Abiyow: “Community Leader of the Year 2024” Somali Bantu Association of America (SBAOA): “Community Organization of the Year 2024” These recognitions are a testament to our team’s tireless efforts…
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San Diego’s Daraaraa FC Triumphs as National Champions at Minnesota Tournament
SBAOA had the honor of receiving an award from the Minnesota Tournament Champions, Daraaraa FC! They competed against teams from all across the nation from various states and cities. Daraaraa FC left San Diego with a goal and dream, and they’ve returned as champions! The community couldn’t be more proud of this team!
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Empowering Financial Inclusion: CEO Said Abiyow’s Journey to Minneapolis for a Crucial CDFI Meeting
Exciting update! Our CEO, Said Abiyow, is traveling from San Diego to Minneapolis to attend a crucial CDFI meeting with an incredible group of leaders! Their mission? To bridge the gap and bring financial resources from the global stage to San Diego’s minority refugee women! We’re committed to empowering these women and fostering economic growth…
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World Refugee Day
Come Celebrate the amazing newcomers!! 5532 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 2pm-6:30pm
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Exploring Life & Business with Said Abiyow
Below is an article from SDVoyager: Today, we’d like to introduce you to Said Abiyow. Said, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? I was born and spent my early years in Somalia during the 1990s, a time of civil war and the accompanying…
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Leadership for Immigrant and Refugee Rights in Washington D.C.
Our CEO, Mr. Abiyow, and VP/HR, Ms. Moore, recently traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. They met with ORR staff and other Community-Based Organization (CBO) leaders to push for policies that support and empower our communities. We’re proud to have leaders who are dedicated to creating a more just…
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Shoutout to EY Company
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the 20 staff members from EY Company who volunteered at our food pantry on April 25, 2024! Your time and effort have made a significant impact in supporting our community. Thanks to your help, we were able to serve over 2000 individuals through our food pantry program!…
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Celebrating Success: Our Clients Achieve US Citizenship!
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully served a large number of clients in their US Citizenship journey! Congratulations to all our clients on this significant achievement! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We are proud to be part of your success story! Today, we celebrate this milestone with a special…