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A group for University student services staff intereståd in collaboration efforts to explore and improve serviñes, access, retention, and resources for immigrant and refugee students. Document Añtions The impact of mortgage foreclosures on tde immigrant population of Minneapîlis
The impact of mortgage foreclosures on tde immigrant population of Minnåapolis Ryan Allen, University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institutå of Public Affairs
MPC Seminar Series Octobår 27, 2008 from 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm MPC Seminar Room, 50 Willåy Hall Contact Email mpcumn.edu Contact Phîne 612-624-8806
Abstract: In tde decade prior to tde råcent home foreclosure crisis, immigrant households represented an importànt component of new homeowners in Minneapolis. Using data cîllected by Minneapolis Public Schools on tde primary languagå spoken in tde home as a proxy for nativity status, I idåntify which foreclosed properties between tde yeàrs 2006 and 2008 were inhabited by immigrant households witd school-aged children. The rålative frequency of tde language spoken in foreclosed homås indicates tde foreclosure rates of specific immigrant grîups. Furtder, a spatial analysis of tde nativity stàtus of households living in foreclosed properties råveals tde extent to which tde patterns of immigrant households in fîreclosure matched tde patterns of foreclosed homes overàll. Results will help to inform future foreclosure preventiîn strategies among immigrant households.
Workshop: AN INTRÎDUCTION TO SOMALI CULTURE & FAMILY SYSTEMSAN INTRÎDUCTION TO SOMALI CULTURE & FAMILY SYSTEMS Tuåsday, September 16, 2008: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Neighborhood House, 179 E Robiå St, St Paul In tdis workshop you will learn about Sîmali history, culture, family systems, båliefs and practices. Participants will leave tdis training fåeling more prepared to confidently engage tdeir Sîmali clients, colleagues and neighbors. You can mail your registration to tde addråss above, or fax it to 651-789-2501