Tag: community
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Onalaska school hosts vaccine clinic
ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) — What started out as a way to help the Hmong community in La Crosse learn about and receive COVID vaccinations, grew into a accessible vaccine for the whole community. The Vang … Read Full Article
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IN THE MIX: Together While Apart
In Eau Claire, on every second weekend of November, the Hmong community invites friends and family to celebrate the Hmong New Year – an annual celebration of the completion of a year’s harvest and … Read Full Article
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Hmong Cultural Center
Hmong Cultural Center is well-known in the community for its long-running Citizenship, ESL, Qeej, Dance, Marriage and Funeral Song Instruction Classes. Read Full Article
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The Milwaukee Consortium of Hmong Health works to combat COVID-19 misinformation
Mayhoua Moua is the executive director of the Milwaukee Consortium of Hmong Health. Due to a lack of information in other languages, the CDC has relied heavily on community and non-profit … Read Full Article
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New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Friday was a big day for Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) founder and CEO Chris Her-Xiong. She’s actually been thinking about education for much longer. “HAPA began as the dream of a 10-year-old … Read Full Article
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Election 2021: St. Paul school board candidates
James Farnsworth — Age: 23 — What qualifies you to hold this position? I’m a graduate of Saint Paul Public Schools, son of two public school teachers, and have extensive governance and community … Read Full Article
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Reacción mixta en Wausau sobre los planes para acoger a refugiados, afganos entre ellos
Mayor and Chamber insist Wausau will welcome and help new arrivals Damakant Jayshi Some elected and business leaders in Wausau believe the community is … Read Full Article
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Mixed reaction in Wausau on plans to welcome refugees, Afghans among them
Mayor and Chamber insist Wausau will welcome and help new arrivals Damakant Jayshi Some elected and business leaders in Wausau believe the community is … Read Full Article
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Hmong American fashion designer Jocelyn Yang weaves her community’s history and tradition into modern-day clothing.
Hmong American fashion designer Jocelyn Yang uses her clothing to preserve and celebrate her community’s history. Read Full Article
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Making History, Remembering History: UWEC Professor Co-Directs Hmong History Exhibit Project
A community-based traveling exhibit will launch in January 2025 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement to Wisconsin thanks to the work of a UW-Eau Claire professor and a team of … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Leadership Community Choice Winners Named
The votes are in! And here are your WINNERS of the 2021 Wisconsin Leadership Community Choice Awards. They will be honored at an awards show on Facebook Live at 5:30 pm on Friday, October 22, the last … Read Full Article
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Leaders Work to Keep Hmong Community Informed About COVID
People Just Don’t Quite Understand How Dangerous It Can Be’ By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you … Read Full Article
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Watch now: Madison pop-up shop program showcases diverse State Street retailers
Some new shops have “popped up” on Madison’s State Street, which showcase what the city’s diverse businesses have to offer the community. Read Full Article
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Hmong Leaders Keeping Community Informed About COVID-19
Now, she’s continuing that work by trying to inform her neighbors about the COVID-19 pandemic. Moua, the executive director of the Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health, an organization meant to serve … Read Full Article
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Expected arrival of refugees discussed in Wausau
A dozen or so community leaders came together to discuss benefits, concerns, and other aspects of the pending plans to resettle as many as 80 refugees in Wausau over the next year … Read Full Article
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Virtual meeting answers questions about Wausau refugee resettlement
A meeting hosted by a refugee nonprofit Thursday night answered questions from the Wausau community about the refugee resettlement process following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Read Full Article
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Evers announces $75 million in grants for chambers of commerce, financial institutions that aid small businesses
Tags: communityTwo grant programs, each receiving $37.5 million, will go toward chambers of commerce and community development financial institutions. Read Full Article