Economic development programs are created to address the economic needs of our community. These programs aim to remove barriers to employment and create economic opportunity by providing emergency help with bills, job preparedness trainings, and assistance with establishing businesses.
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Afghan Refugee Assistance Program
The AFCC program aims to create economic opportunity for eligible Afghan refugees by providing training and technical assistance to establish high-quality family childcare businesses that will generate a source of income and economic self-sufficiency.
- Business workshops - Technical assistance with business plans and acquiring child care licenses - Assistance with Regulatory Permits and Fees - Required health and safety trainings - Financial assistance
-Afghans who have lived in the United States for less than 5 years - Possess humanitarian parole – arrived between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023, SIV, refugee, or asylee status
Microenterprise Program
The SFS Microenterprise Program aims to create economic opportunity for low-to-moderate income individuals residing in the City of San Diego. The program provides training and technical assistance with establishing or expanding businesses.
- Business Workshops - Acquiring Business Licenses and Permits - Business Marketing - Business Plans - Business Technology - Business Card Design - Financial Assistance
- Low to moderate income - Residence or business in the city of San Diego
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MICROENTERPRISE CLIENT
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this program. I didn’t know a program like this existed. I had a small business back home and to start a business in San Diego is my dream. Your help, especially with the required license and permits will make my dream come true. People in the community really need this help and these services. Thank you so much."
Somali Family Service is a community-based social service organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services to refugee, immigrant, and other underserved communities in California and Minnesota.
Located in San Diego, El Cajon & Minnesota
Somali Family Service of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 91-2065038
