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Our work has been featured in local and national media for advancing health, housing, economic opportunity, and support for immigrant and refugee communities.
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2026
- July 30,2026
- KARE 11
Immigrant Service Providers Report Uptick in Mental Health Service Needs
Featured Isuroon’s response to growing mental health needs among immigrant families and the increasing demand for culturally responsive mental health services.
- April 27,2026
- MPR News
Somali Day at the State Capitol Comes After a Challenging Several Months for Community
Featured Isuroon CEO and founder Fartun Weli discussing civic engagement, community resilience, and the challenges facing Somali families in Minnesota.
- April 07,2026
- CBS News Minnesota
Here’s Who Qualifies for Minneapolis Rental Assistance After Operation Metro Surge
Highlighted Isuroon’s role in connecting Minneapolis families experiencing housing instability with emergency rental assistance.
- February 10,2026
- CBS News Minnesota
CBS News Minnesota With Some Minneapolis Muslims in Hiding, a Nonprofit Is Gathering Halal Food for Ramadan
Featured Isuroon’s response to increased food insecurity, halal food shelf operations, and support for immigrant families during Ramadan.
2025
- December 23,2025
- Sahan Journal
As Demand Rises, Halal Food Options Shrink at Minnesota Food Shelves
Highlighted Isuroon’s halal food shelf and growing demand for culturally appropriate food assistance.
- September 18, 2025
- Sahan Journal
For Somali Minnesotans, Managing Diabetes Comes With Unique Challenges
Referenced Isuroon’s role in addressing food access and health disparities affecting Somali families.
- September 08, 2025
- Sahan Journal
Somali Women Speak Out About Sexual Assault by Men They Know
Featured Isuroon’s advocacy and support services for survivors of sexual violence.
- February 24, 2025
- Sahan Journal
A Cultural Shift: As More Somali Women Speak Out About Domestic Abuse, Need for Services Grows
Highlighted Isuroon’s domestic violence services, survivor support programs, and expansion plans.
2024
- January 2, 2024
- Minnesota Star Tribune
No Stranger to Hardship, Fartun Weli Uses Nonprofit Isuroon to Help East African Families
A comprehensive profile of founder and CEO Fartun Weli and Isuroon’s growth into a leading community organization.
2022
- November 21, 2022
- Sahan Journal & ProPublica
Real Estate Investors Sold Somali Families on a Fast Track to Homeownership. The Buyers Risk Losing Everything
Featured Isuroon’s housing advocacy efforts and support for immigrant homebuyers.
2021
- October 12, 2021
- Minnesota Star Tribune
This Minneapolis Pandemic Pod Has Built a Village to Last
Included Fartun Weli’s perspective on community resilience and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
- October 12, 2020
- Sahan Journal
Immigrants to Minnesota Know About Instability and Threats to Democracy
Featured Fartun Weli discussing civic engagement and immigrant participation in democracy.
- June 18, 2020
- Sahan Journal
I Have Suffered Too Long: Somali Woman Breaks the Culture of Silence on Sexual Assault to Motivate Others
Included Isuroon’s work supporting survivors and advancing conversations around sexual violence.
- June 11, 2020
- Minnesota Star Tribune
Minneapolis Riots Have Refugees Thinking About Unrest They Fled
Quoted Fartun Weli on the impact of civil unrest on refugee and immigrant families.
2019
- December 29, 2019
- Southwest Connector
Isuroon: A Portal to Better Health
Profiled Isuroon’s founding, mission, and health-focused programs serving East African women and families.
2018
- July 7, 2018
- Minnesota Star Tribune
Minnesota Groups Prep for Challenging 2020 Census
Featured Fartun Weli and Isuroon’s efforts to increase census participation among immigrant and refugee communities.
2015
- May 19, 2015
- Minnesota Star Tribune
Minnesota Somalis See Chance to Lead Fight Against Female Genital Cutting
Highlighted Isuroon’s leadership in community education and prevention efforts addressing female genital cutting.