Organizational History
AICS was incorporated into a 501c3 non-profit in 2007 by its current executive director, Mustafa Hassan, and other Somali refugees to meet the needs of East African refugees in the Twin Cities area. Since its inception the organization has continued to grow and develop strong working relationships with other community-based agencies, faith-based communities and government entities.
Youth Employment
AICS provides job readiness and job placement services to East African youth. This includes connecting youth to training and leadership opportunities, as well as providing on-the-job support.
Social Services
East African refugees arrive in Minnesota needing emergency housing, assistance in filing for public benefits and finding permanent housing, enrolling their children in school, finding employment, and more.
Health
AICS provides job readiness and job placement services to East African youth. This includes connecting youth to training and leadership opportunities, as well as providing on-the-job support.
Career Development
AICS is partnering with the City of Minneapolis, the MN Trucking Association and area trucking employers to assist East African refugees in obtaining a commercial trucking license and job placement.
Our Partners
Who we work with in the community
our mission
Build Strong Communities
The Healthy Communities programs are a pathway for families to learn about avoiding practices that undermine their health and wellness, and options for improving their health status.
Empower Youth
AICS provides job readiness and job placement services to East African youth. This includes connecting youth to training and leadership opportunities, as well as providing on-the-job support.
Help Refugees/Immigrants
East African refugees arrive in Minnesota needing emergency housing, assistance in filing for public benefits and finding permanent housing, enrolling their children in school, finding employment, and more.
Executive Director
MOHAMED AHMED
You can contact Mohamed by email at m.ahmed@aicsmn.org
Tobacco Awareness Coordinator
AMAL ABDI
Amal also serves as the Youth Employment Coordinator. You can contact her by email at amal@aicsmn.org.
Refugee Resettlement Program Family Assister
SAMIRA SALAD
You can contact her by email at samira@aicsmn.org
Refugee Resettlement Program Family Assister
AMAL YUSUF
Amal also serves as the CDL Coordinator. You can contact her by email at a.yusuf@aicsmn.org
Youth Employment Coordinator
IKRAN ABUKAR
You can contact Ikran by email at ikran@aicsmn.org
Covid-19 Response Specialist
HANNAH SHARAF
You can contact Hannah by email at hannah@aicsmn.org
Covid-19 Response Specialist
UBAH NOR
You can contact Ubah by email at ubah@aicsmn.org
Covid Care Navigator
Hassan Mohamed
You can contact Hassan by email at hassan@aicsmn.org