Friendly House
Mesfin H. Beshir is an accomplished community leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management and political campaigning. Currently serving as the Founder and Executive Director of the Oregon & SW Washington African Community Development Center since August 2020 and as the Founder and Executive Director of the Ethiopian Dream Center, Inc. since January 2008, Mesfin has demonstrated a commitment to supporting refugees and immigrants through various initiatives. A candidate for State Senate since February 2016, Mesfin has also played significant roles as the Founder/CEO of Central Mass Mutual Assistance Partnership and Board President of Black Aids Partnership, Inc., among other positions. Education was completed at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering was earned.
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Friendly House
Since 1920, Friendly House has served the citizens of Arizona and those seeking to become a citizen, by providing the tools, training and support needed to attain sustaining, self-sufficiency. Our comprehensive programs include: workforce development, adult education, youth education, family and immigration legal services and mentoring. We also operate an early childhood education center and a charter school serving disadvantaged children in central - south Phoenix from K-8th grade. Mission: To empower Arizona communities through education and human services. Vision: To be Arizona's leading provider of superior education and human services.