Khamar Abdullahi: Mother of Skyline

Khamar Abdullahi (St. Paul, Minnesota), a self-taught leader and a leading voice for the residents of Skyline Tower, a high-rise apartment building, is known as the Mother of Skyline. Abdullahi, who came to America from Somalia 20 years ago, has become a resource for residents as well as their advocate. “If I see you and think you need help, I will help you,” she says. Visit NeighborWorks.org/DRawards to learn more.