“OmaROSS was more than a kickoff event, it was an opportunity for South Sudanese people from across the country to connect with one another through culture. Every room you walked into was filled with future doctors, lawyers, artists, photographers, business owners, and more.” - Nyankoor Timothy

We understand that without the support from the community and our students’ families, our work would not be possible. We hosted large community events in 2021, one to kick off our summer programming and another to end the season with a bang. Our June BBQ in Lincoln was an opportunity for our youth, their families, and other community leaders to learn more about our story and our goals, and to meet the leaders who are the backbone of our organization. Our August BBQ was an opportunity for the community to gather to hear about the impactful summer program we hosted. Connecting through shared meals is a very vital part of South Sudanese culture, and through our community gatherings here at ROSS Leaders, we aim to keep that tradition alive. Without the celebration of community, we would not be able to continue growing and expanding our network.