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		SOMALI AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES

	OUR MISSION The mission of the Somali American Community Association is to promote the well being of Somali Americans and Somali immigrants through proactive services and support. While our priority population is defined, we comply with the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that is, no person will be excluded from participation or be denied the benefits of any program, activity or service on the basis of race, sex, sexual preference, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, or disability. OUR VISION Protect, promote, and improve the well being of Somali Americans and Somali immigrants and refugees in the US. Assist our priority population in identifying and accessing essential opportunities to become self-sufficient and adjust in their new country. Educate the American public about the history and conditions of Somali people in the US and in Somalia. OUR VALUES Making a difference in people's lives Excellence in support and service Respect and acknowledge regional and cultural differences Provide service and support with integrity and compassion Keep the customer needs first LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN, AHMED ELMI, M.P.H., C.H.E.S. Dear Friends, Welcome to the Somali American Community Association The Somali American Community Association (SACA) is nonprofit, 501 C (3) organization, serving the Somali immigrants and Somali Americans. Why was SACA established? To answer this question, I would like to share with you some of the many concerns that I and many of you heard from Somalis in Maryland. Take me there....