Meet Samson

Samson Weldu is a RISE AmeriCorps member serving with Mary Treglia Community House in Sioux City, Iowa.

Samson was born and raised in Asmara, Eritrean East Africa. Currently he is living Sioux City and serving his second term with the RISE program.

Embracing the program's "train the trainer" model, Samson says, "l like to exchange ideas, skills, and experience with the [refugee] community."