Recommendations for Sikh Organizations Recommendation 5: Further Investigate and Engage outreach to Sikh Americans living in the Midwest and the South of the United States The report’s analysis by regions uncovers disparities in respondents’ ability to connect with their own community and faith. • Respondents living in the Midwest reported the lowest number of Gurdwaras within driving distance (less than three) and respondents living in the South reported the second lowest. • Respondents living in the South reported feeling the least safe in practicing Sikh (2.09 out of 3) while respondents living in the Midwest reported feeling the least safe attending Gurdwaras (2.38 out of 3). • Respondents living in the Midwest and South were also less likely to encounter other Sikhs in their daily lives as they were more likely to not have other Sikhs present in their workplace (62% and 59%, respectively). As a result, Midwestern and Southern Sikh Americans may require more support in practicing their Sikh faith and feeling connected to their Sikh community. Sikh organizations must focus their resources to connect with Sikhs living in those areas and introduce programs that increase their feelings of safety and connection.
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