Tag: association
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Hmong farmers plant community and change in Dakota County
The Hmong American Farmers Association closed on farmland in Dakota County last year. The 150-acre farm provides opportunities for Hmong families. Read Full Article
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Hmong immigrants put down roots on Dakota County farmland
Tags: American, association, county, farmers, Hmong, Hmong American, home, immigrants, organization, Twin CitiesThe Hmong American Farmers Association closed on farmland just south of the Twin Cities in Dakota County last year. The more than 150 acres are home base for the organization and 20 families of Hmong … Read Full Article
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Celebrating the life of Justin Vue
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – A memoriam celebrating the life of Justin Vue is being held this weekend at the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association in Eau Claire. Vue’s uncle, Muaj Lo, said Vue was like a … Read Full Article
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Study shows Hmong Americans may have strokes at younger ages
A recent American Heart Association (AHA) study shows Hmong Americans are more likely to experience a stroke — and at younger ages. Read Full Article
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Hmong patients more likely to suffer strokes and at younger ages, says new UM study
A new study by University of Minnesota professor Dr. Haitham Hussein published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found disparities in Hmong stroke patients. Read Full Article
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Eau Claire area Hmong association hosts community picnic and school supply drive
People came together in Eau Claire Saturday for the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA) picnic and school supply drive. Read Full Article
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University of Minnesota-led study shows Hmong stroke patients are younger, other unique stroke patterns
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a University of Minnesota Medical School-led research team identified unique stroke patterns among Hmong … Read Full Article
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World Cultures Day to be held June 17 in downtown Wausau
World Cultures Day will be celebrated Saturday, June 17 in downtown Wausau. Last year, four groups came together to launch a recognition event for World Refugee Day. American Hispanic Association, … Read Full Article
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Here’s what to know about Above and Beyond Children’s Museum’s new Culture Exchange Exhibit opening May 20.
Hmong culture will be represented first, made possible through a collaboration including ABCM, the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association and Hmong community members. The event will celebrate … Read Full Article
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A county road project threatened Hmong farmers’ fields. Then the Legislature stepped in
A now-abandoned road project threatened to take up to 20 acres from the Hmong American Farmers Association’s farm in Vermillion Township. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Farmers Association’s land
A highway expansion project that had was going to take some of the Hmong American Farmers Association’s land is no longer a threat, thanks to language in the bonding bill passed by the Legislature. Read Full Article
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The First Event of its Kind in the Valley, E.C. HmongFest Slated for July
For the first time ever, the Eau Claire HmongFest will be hosted by the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA) to celebrate Hmong culture. The event will be held on June 17-18 … Read Full Article
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Southeast Asian Food Pantry offers culturally appropriate foods for Milwaukeeans in need
Tags: American, Asian, association, food, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, neighborhood, WashingtonTucked within the walls of the Hmong American Friendship Association in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood is the Southeast Asian Food Pantry. Read Full Article
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New legislation protects Hmong farming collective in Dakota County
A new bill will protect the Hmong American Farmers Association Farm in Dakota County from losing land to a highway expansion project. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Women’s Association provides culturally specific services
Providing culturally specific services is the mission of the Hmong American Women’s Association or HAWA. It started with the influx of Hmong refugees in 1993. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Friendship Association receives $30,000 grant to help young people
Tags: AAPI, American, Asian, association, help, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, month, organization, peopleMay has been designated as AAPI Heritage Month, that stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. On Friday, May 12, CBS 58 visited one organization that’d dedicated to … Read Full Article
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High-speed internet available for free, discounted price
The program allows qualifying families to access internet at a reduced price, even free. The Hmong American Friendship Association in Milwaukee is getting the word out to the 4,000 families it serves. Read Full Article