Alhassane’s Story

Meet Alhassane, originally from Guinea, who began his quest for asylum in the United States in October 2023. His journey was driven by a need to escape the violence, political instability, and poverty in his homeland.

Upon his arrival to America, Alhassane faced homelessness in New York City for a month, seeking help from a mosque, another Runaway Homeless Youth provider, and finally SCO Family of Services. Alhassane found refuge at Independence Inn I, where he received support in maintaining employment, enrolling in school, applying for supportive housing, and securing immigration services to pursue American citizenship.

Currently, Alhassane works as a delivery driver for DoorDash and sends money back to his family in Guinea whenever possible to alleviate their financial struggles. He is enrolled in Pathways to Graduation, aiming to obtain his GED diploma. In his spare time, Alhassane enjoys swimming and going to the gym.

A significant milestone occurred on October 3, 2025, when Alhassane moved into his own supportive housing apartment in Brooklyn. This achievement marks a tremendous step forward in his journey. As Alhassane received the keys to his new apartment, he expressed his deep gratitude for the support he received from SCO. The Independence Inn I and Brooklyn Youth Center teams played a crucial role in assisting him with the move, ensuring a smooth transition to independence.

Gift Needed Items

Love to shop! Here are a few great ways to get involved and provide much needed items for SCO’s clients and families.

  1. Spread Holiday Cheer! Check out our Holiday Wish List.
  2. Support our Diaper and Wipes Drive.
  3. Visit our registry.

4. Purchase gift cards. Amazon, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, Starbuck’s, Dunkin’, restaurants, etc. are always needed and appreciated.

          5. Give a monetary donation and we will purchase the items on your behalf. Click here.

Please deliver supplies (call first) or ship to:

SCO’s Development Office
151 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746

For additional information, please contact:
Sade Malcolm
smalcolm@sco.org
516-205-8821

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