2025-03-13T21:08:55-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 320338616 SOMALI AMERICAN COUNCIL OF OREGON SOMA 5037197679 12409 NE GLISAN ST PORTLAND OR 97230 Musse Olol President 5037197679 2025-01-24 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X MUSSE OLOL 12409 NE GLISAN STREET PORTLAND OR 97230 2091961 0 X WWW.SACOO.ORG X 2011 OR To support with basics of life and protect their civil rights of the one of the poorest, linguistically challenged and underserved or in many cases not served community in Oregon. We also focus on uplifting and supporting this mostly refugee community in making better citizens. WE BELIEVE IN FAIRNESS FOR ALL! SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community by enhancing relationships between members of the community and between the community and statewide and/or federal agencies while also promoting cultural expression and diversity. 5 5 26 25 0 0 0 2091961 1136477 0 0 0 1990 0 1138467 2091961 0 904475 0 0 467163 522614 0 0 0 430992 443226 898155 1870315 240312 221646 481647 713892 4500 15099 477147 698793 X SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community by enhancing relationships between members of the community and between the community and state wide and/or federal agencies while also promoting cultural expression and diversity. In partnership with existing Somali community organizations, SACOO conducts outreach and promotes dialog on public policy issues. Somali American Council of Oregon (SACOO) is dedicated to improving our community an environment by creating of hope and unity. We promise to work tirelessly to improve conditions in our community and affect positive change in the world around us. We affirm the importance of working together to find solutions. SACOO will operate lawfully and respectfully in all matters. We will not profit from our endeavors. SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community by enhancing relationships between members of the community and between the community and state wide and/or federal agencies while also promoting cultural expression. 0 0 500000 500000 0 1. WASHINGTON COUNTY - EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE (ERA) 2.0 This contract was specifically to pay rent to the underserved communities from Africans, Latinas and Afghani refugee communities who meet Federal Poverty guidelines and requirements set by ERA 2 contracts. 206823 460500 253677 2. TRILLIUM - PROJECT GURI This project helped rental and utility assistance for 1315 members of the Somali community who meet the standard guidelines for rental assistance. This fund also supported our health services including Healthy Heart program and bi-monthly clinic in partnership with Providence Health. 433016 433016 0 1. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: 1. OHA - TOBACOO $296,699.00: The primary goal of the Tobacco Prevention Program is to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, particularly among youth and adults in the community. We have made significant strides, with events attendance consistently exceeding 100 participants. This program includes student education support. With Current partnership with School District level. 2024, the highest attendance reached 200 people at an event in Southwest (SW). This demonstrates the growing impact of our efforts in raising awareness and engaging the community in tobacco prevention. We've hosted 12 events within 2024. Our partnerships with government agencies such as OHA, Clackamas County Health, Lines for Life, and Washington County Health have been vital to our success. 2. OHA - OHP $115,079.00: Outreach and signing of OHP. Partnered with OHA/OHP team to sign immigrant community at refugee serving locations. 3. OHA - AC & FILTER DISTRIBUTION $18,238.00: During the intense heat wave of 2023/2024, providing air conditioning (AC) to the community became a critical initiative to ensure public health and safety. This offered a refuge for those without access to AC at home, particularly vulnerable populations like the elderly, individual living alone, and individuals with health conditions. From April to September 2024, SACOO provided and installed/Distributed 192 portable AC units. One unit per household. 4. OHA - SHIP GRANT $3,000.00: Used to make two videos that are culturally specific in Fentanyl and other opioid prevention. One of the videos also covered how to use of Narcan in saving the lives of someone who overdosed with Fentanyl. 87500 87500 0 CITY OF PORTLAND DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROJECT: Digital use training for the community members who don't have access to computers. We were able to help use computers and create emails. These classes are still available today. 79750 79750 0 MULTNOMAH COUNTY AFRICAN COALITION: We promoted African health thru nutrition education and tested for High Blood pressure and diabetes as part of Healthy Heart, Racial and Ethnic Approach to Community Health (REACH) Program. 75000 75000 0 HEALTH SHARE OREGON: This grant was used to support our Oregon Health Plan staff and staffing for our bi-monthly health clinic. 45000 45000 0 PORTLAND OIC: The Youth Gang Violence Prevention Project works to support youth who are at risk of gang affiliation, crime, and substance abuse in high-risk areas within the Somali and African Community. The initiatives in this program include community engagement through educational workshops for parents, support groups, and youth on topics such as youth crime, gang involvement, substance abuse, effective communication, and positive parenting strategies. The project initiatives also include case management and mentorship, and sports programs (which is currently being facilitated at East Port Community Center and Southwest Community Center two times a week). In the case management, we work directly with at-risk youth, which include middle school, high school, college students, youth who dropped out high school, youths who have recently been released from jail or prison, and youth who are currently on probation from previous criminal convictions. Each week, we work on-on-one with each of these youth through office and home visits. We have supported several of these youth to create resumes and secure employment, apply and guide with the process to get into GED programs, support with college admission applications and FAFSA, provide tutoring, and creating social and academic success plan to maintain self-sufficiency while making positive life choices. Overall, we are currently serving 58 youths between the ages 14 to 24 years old and 48 parents through the different program initiatives in the Youth Gang Violence Prevention project. 287250 287250 0 1427089 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OR X MUSSE OLOL 5033274349 12409 NE GLISAN ST PORTLAND OR 97230 MUSSE OLOL PRESIDENT 28.00 X 72000 0 0 JUDITH MOWRY SECRETARY 2 X 0 0 0 PETER NORTHRUP TREASURER 2 X 0 0 0 HAMDI MOHAMED HONORARY BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 OSMAN ADEN BOARD CHAIR 1 X 0 0 0 UMA KRISHNAN BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 ASHWAQ OMAR BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 RON SILVER HONORARY BOARD MEMBER 1 X 0 0 0 72000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2072716 19245 0 2091961 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2091961 0 0 0 904475 904475 0 72000 72000 404940 404940 45674 45674 27000 27000 47728 47728 118517 118517 161780 161780 30048 30048 11248 11248 38536 38536 7723 7723 646 646 1870315 1427089 443226 0 466121 705207 37589 28904 15526 8685 481647 713892 4500 15099 4500 15099 X 477147 698793 0 0 477147 698793 481647 713892 221646 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 938610 397084 1138467 1680766 4154927 0 938610 397084 1138467 1680766 4154927 4154927 4154927 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37589 28904 8685 0 0 0 0 8685 1 RENTAL ASSISTANCE 1315 904475 FAIR MARKET VALUE This project helped rental and utility assistance for 1315 members of the Somali community who meet the standard guidelines for rental assistance. This fund also supported our health services including Healthy Heart program and bi-monthly clinic in partnership with Providence Health. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 SOMALI AMERICAN COUNCIL OF OREGON (SACOO) MONITORS GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH REVIEW OR REPORTS SENT BY SUBAWARDEE. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS. SELECTION IS BASED UPON PROGRAM ELEGIBILITY AND MONITORING OF THE USE OF ASSISTANCE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROGRAM MONITORING AND REPORTING OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. Form 990, Part III (Cont. 1) SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community by enhancing relationships between members of the community and between the community and state wide and/or federal agencies while also promoting cultural expression and diversity. In partnership with existing Somali community organizations, SACOO conducts outreach and promotes dialog on public policy issues. Somali American Council of Oregon (SACOO) is dedicated to improving our community an environment by creating of hope and unity. We promise to work tirelessly to improve conditions in our community and affect positive change in the world around us. We affirm the importance of working together to find solutions. SACOO will operate lawfully and respectfully in all matters. We will not profit from our endeavors. SACOO mission is to empower the Somali community by enhancing relationships between members of the community and between the community and state wide and/or federal agencies while also promoting cultural expression. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: 1. OHA - TOBACOO $296,699.00: The primary goal of the Tobacco Prevention Program is to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, particularly among youth and adults in the community. We have made significant strides, with events attendance consistently exceeding 100 participants. This program includes student education support. With Current partnership with School District level. 2024, the highest attendance reached 200 people at an event in Southwest (SW). This demonstrates the growing impact of our efforts in raising awareness and engaging the community in tobacco prevention. We've hosted 12 events within 2024. Our partnerships with government agencies such as OHA, Clackamas County Health, Lines for Life, and Washington County Health have been vital to our success. 2. OHA - OHP $115,079.00: Outreach and signing of OHP. Partnered with OHA/OHP team to sign immigrant community at refugee serving locations. 3. OHA - AC & FILTER DISTRIBUTION $18,238.00: During the intense heat wave of 2023/2024, providing air conditioning (AC) to the community became a critical initiative to ensure public health and safety. This offered a refuge for those without access to AC at home, particularly vulnerable populations like the elderly, individual living alone, and individuals with health conditions. From April to September 2024, SACOO provided and installed/Distributed 192 portable AC units. One unit per household. 4. OHA - SHIP GRANT $3,000.00: Used to make two videos that are culturally specific in Fentanyl and other opioid prevention. One of the videos also covered how to use of Narcan in saving the lives of someone who overdosed with Fentanyl. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The Operation Manager is the President-Executive's wife. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Sent draft copy of the 990 Form and all the Schedule by email to board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request, SACOO made its governing documents, financial statements available to the public. FILED FOR EXTENSION