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The recent federal enforcement activities have deeply shaken our community, instilling fear and trauma among immigrant families in the Twin Cities. For over 28 years, OPR and the Islamic Civic Society of America have stood as pillars of support, and now, more than ever, we must come together to uphold dignity and resilience. This initiative […]
Feature from the Council of Foundations
The North American County and City Health Officials Organization Features OPR’s Work
Open Path Resources Open Path Resources (OPR) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that serves East African immigrant families and community-led centers by building their capacity to have greater influence upon public policies that affect their current and future interests. This month, NACCHO had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Mike Van Keulen and Imam Sharif […]
Soul Doctors Article in MN Medicine Magazine by Dr. Nasreen Quadri
Please follow the link below to read this wonderful article that features our shared work with Allina Hospitals. https://www.mnmed.org/getattachment/news-and-publications/mn-medicine-magazine/Past-Issues/Past-Issues-2022/July-August-2022/Feature-SoulDoctors.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Featured in Grant Makers in Health
Open Path Resources was featured in Grant Makers in Health. You may view the article in Views From the Field Muslim Chaplaincy: Cultural and Faith Based Leadership for Better Health
U of M Researcher and Local Imam Team Up to Use Religion in the Fight Against Cancer
ICSA/OPR is Proud of Our Work with U of M Research and Masonic Charities to advance Faith Based Medicine in the Muslim communities of Minnesota. Sharif Mohamed has helped his congregants through a lot in his 20 years as imam at the Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque in Minneapolis. But his work took an unexpected twist when […]
Selected to Provide Invocation at 2015 Democratic National Committee
Imam Sharif and Michael Van Keulen were both invited to the Democratic National Committee convention. Imam Sharif provided opening remarks and an invocation for the event. Also attending the event were all key leaders in the Democratic local and national party including at that time; Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, Governor Mark Dayton, Former […]