Refugees have a very hard time settling here, especially with large families. - - Donna Poisl
Written by Jennifer Bissell
After paying rent, Mohamed Shee has $100 left each month to feed and take care of his family of 11. He receives assistance money because of his refugee status, but it barely covers the cost of his large apartment. He’d get a smaller space, but housing laws limit how many people are allowed to share a room.
Standing with an interpreter at the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Shee waits to hear if his family may move into an affordable housing unit, which would save him $700 a month. He’s been on the waiting list for two years, ever since he moved to St. Cloud from Somalia.
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