Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: New American Development Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: NADC
Mailing Address: 2614 Nicollet Ave. S. Ste. #207
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Postal Code: 55408
Main Phone: 612-823-0180
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.nadcmn.org
Employer ID Number: 32-0241006
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/29/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Somali Youth Leadership Project
Project Description:

New American Development Center (NADC) requests support for our work with Somali/East African youth in Minneapolis to increase high school graduation rates and opportunities for our youth to thrive in Minnesota. Our youth programming includes leadership and entrepreneurship training, tutoring, and mentorship, designed around our community’s experiences, beliefs, perspectives, languages, and customs.

NADC was founded in 2008 to address the challenges facing the growing East African/Somali immigrant population in the Twin Cities. Our mission is to lower the poverty rate of refugees, immigrants, and low-income Somali and East African community members through authentic, culturally appropriate, and sustainable programs that include entrepreneurship training, technical assistance, business development, home ownership, and advocacy.

Our youth development programming aims to close the opportunity gap for Somali/East African youth, including mentorship, tutoring, and youth entrepreneurship training. All of our programming is constituent-driven and responds to the needs of our community. In the past, NADC collaborated with DEED to establish a youth business incubator, facilitating six Somali youth to start up and co-own businesses. NADC also partnered with Abbot Northwestern Hospital to train Somali high school students to shadow doctors and nurses, volunteer at the front desk, and gain exposure to ICU units
Collectively, our youth programming aims to provide positive outlets, leadership development opportunities, and connections to caring adults, all delivered through culturally-responsive programming. These strategies are all protective factors against negative youth outcomes including poor academic performance, risky behavior, and mental health concerns. Further, our culturally-specific programming helps Somali/East African youth connect with their home cultures and languages while preparing them to thrive in mainstream American culture.

Total Project Budget: $70,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): HB Fuller (Potential): $5,000; Mortenson Family Foundation (Potential): $10,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Minneapolis, MN
Age Group To Be Served: ages 14 – 22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Asad
Contact Last Name: Aliweyd
Contact Title: Founder, President & CEO
Contact Phone: 612-823-0180
Contact Email: aaliweyd@nadcmn.org