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A voice for the Pacific Islander community, and her inspiration

November 23, 2016 By Nina Huang

At a young age, Sili Savusa was exposed to community work through her parents. As a result of a hurricane in Samoa in the 1970s, her parents did a lot of organizing to help with the relief of those affected. Through that work and the ability to help the community, her parents started the first Samoa nonprofit agency.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: Michael Itti, Sili Savusa, Top Contributor, VOL 35 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, White Center, White Center Community Development Association

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