Hani Shafai has worked tirelessly to transform industries and provide sustainable employment and housing in the Black Hills for nearly 40 years. Hani first arrived in South Dakota at the age of 19, seeking a safe education out of harm’s way. He found himself far from his war-torn home in the Gaza Strip in Palestine when he arrived in Rapid City.
Hani recently joined South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Director for Foundation Relations Beth Massa to discuss his philanthropic work with the Freedom's Haven for New Americans' Workforce and his time as a board member with the SDCF.
In this episode, you will hear:
Hani’s early life story and journey to South Dakota
His help in developing and supporting Freedom's Haven for New Americans' Workforce
How this project is aiming to fill 30,000 vacant jobs across the state
“We saw that this would provide one option to bring up our workforce in the state, but at the same time help good people who really need our help,” said Hani.
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