Housing Issues Facing Somali Refugees in Minneapolis, MN

Abstract

When these Somali immigrants arrive in Minnesota they are coming to a place very foreign to them and are in desperate need to find somewhere they can go to find help and to meet people they can relate to. In order for them to have a smooth transition into their new life here it is of extreme importance they have somewhere to turn for help. This is why I am recommending improvements to how the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority helps Somali refugees find housing in Minneapolis. Affordable housing is an essential component for refugees to become successful in the United States. We can do more to make their transition into the United States successful and give them a better opportunity to make a better life for themselves in this country.