Our Impact in 2023

Sierra Leone Nurses Association Minnesota (SLNA) strives to promote health and wellness in our communities.

2023 brought us an amazing opportunity to deliver on our mission through key initiatives.

We are proud to humbly share highlights of our work from the past year.

Senior Outreach Program

Our vibrant Senior Outreach Program that provides a safe space for seniors in our community to learn and take care of their health empowered more than 50 participants by providing them the opportunity to discuss health topics and get access to community services.

Vaccination Drives

In October 2023 we collaborated with Cub Foods to provide free influenza and Covid vaccines to over 40 seniors, adults and children in our community. These annual vaccine programs are very valuable to members of our community and our participation helps to build trust.

Winter Packages

With the help of the Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota (SLCM) we have over the past two years distribued winter packages of gloves, coats, socks, food, hats, and other needed items to over 100 seniors in our community

Health & Wellness Fair

In May 2023 we collaborated with over 20 local and state vendors to provide healthcare resources and create awareness in our community. Over 150 people attended the fair and many viewed the program stream on social media.

Health Care Support

SLNA Minnesota has in the past supported the construction of a clinic in Kono which project is ongoing and we are currently suppoting the construction of a clinic in Nyandeyama, Kenema district in Sierra Leone. Our goal is to provide support to rehabilitate health centers across the country.

SLCM Programs

The Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota (SLCM) is a crucial organization committed to the welfare of Sierra Leoneans and other immigrants in Minnesota. SLNA collaborates with SLCM to improve the health and wellbeing of members

2024 SENIOR OUTREACH

The 2024 Senior Outreach Program Sessions are going to be conducted via zoom and in person.

The calendar is as follows:

January 27th-Zoom
February 24th
March 9
April 27th
May 3rd-Health & Wellness Fair

Please save dates!

APPRECIATION

2023 was an exciting year for SLNA. We extend our gratitude to all our members, our seniors, SLCM, our sponsors and vendors and health fair vendors. We woulnt have done so much without you. We look forward to your support this 2024.

Stay healthy.

RIP

In June 2023 we lost one of the members of our Senior Program Alhaji Kabba. He was a vibrant member and we will miss him dearly. May his soul rest in peace.

In August we lost another member of the Senior Outreach Program. She was vibrant and crucial. May her soul rest in peace.