HAP Success Stories
Hmong American Partnership is proud of the work it does to help empower and uplift the Hmong - and greater immigrant and refugee -community in Minnesota. Over the years, we have helped thousands of clients in their journey towards prosperity and success. We are proud to share with you a few stories of some of the remarkable people we serve.
Abdullahi -
Abdullalhi is a refugee from Somalia. He came to the US over 5 years ago. He was a truck driver in Somalia and upon entering the US his goal was to become an owner operator of a truck of his own.
He worked as a stock person for one of the large box stores until he was able to save enough money to study for and obtain his CDL license. Since 2012 to the time of his loan, he worked as over-the-road driver for a large trucking firm in the Twin Cities. He serves as a long haul driver and it is not uncommon for him to be out on the road for several weeks at a time.
Through our Economic Development and Asset Building program, HAP helped Abdullahi purchase a truck and a Reefer trailer, which allowed him to become an independent driver. His goal is to purchase another unit as this loan is paid off. He would ultimately like to own a fleet of trucks.
Gopi is a refugee from Bhutan. She came to the United States in 2013 never having had the opportunity to attend school. Being unable to speak any
English, or read and write in any language, she came to HAP and enrolled in our Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. At that time, she could not even sign her enrollment form and was forced to sign with an simple "x".
Gopi can now hold conversations, and write in English. She has since been able to share her personal story to her teachers and classmates, describing the journey she made from Bhutan to the United States.
Gopi -
