Tag: support
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New local cooking show helps raise money for Hmong farmers
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW)- La Crosse Local and For Independent Hmong Farmers Corp. launched a cooking show to help support local Hmong farmers and vendors hit hardest by the pandemic. The limited … Read Full Article
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Party in the Park
The North Fork Grange hosted Party in the Park on Saturday, June 19. This community appreciation event was their way of saying thank you for your generous support. Admission to … Read Full Article
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Bird Island’s Rosemary Glesener recognized with Prairie Disciple Award for her longtime support of southwest Minnesota artists
Rosemary Glesener has promoted and supported artists in the region for more than 40 years, knowing that there is no better place to do so than Bird Island. It’s in the midst of southwestern Minnesota, … Read Full Article
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Gustav Pabst mansion sells to Hmong American Women’s Association
An 1898 mansion that has housed venerable Milwaukee families including the Pabsts and Pritzlaffs sold this month to the nonprofit Hmong American Women’s Association for its support services “for … Read Full Article
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“COVID has changed the world that we live in.” Project Recovery offering free emotional support for people dealing with pandemic
Coronavirus restrictions have nearly disappeared in Wisconsin, but that doesn’t mean that lingering effects of the economic fallout and consequences of a global pandemic have. Project Recovery is … Read Full Article
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Company Helps Businesses Recruit, Support Diverse Talent
Phelps is the CEO and founder of Colorful Connections, which helps businesses recruit diverse talent and create supportive workplaces. “It’s always been something that’s been needed,” Phelps said of … Read Full Article
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National Endowment for the Arts Announces 61 NEA Big Read Grants for 2021-2022
The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, is pleased to announce 61 grants totaling $1,070,000 to support NEA Big Read projects in 2021-2022. These grants, managed by Arts … Read Full Article
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National Endowment for the Arts Announces 61 NEA Big Read Grants for 2021-2022
The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, is pleased to announce 61 grants totaling $1,070,000 to support NEA Big Read projects in 2021-2022. These grants, managed by Arts … Read Full Article
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St. Paul gymnast shines with family support at U.S. Championships
“She’s the first Hmong-American to go this far in the sport.” Over the weekend, the 18-year-old from St. Paul put on quite a show at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, coming in first in the uneven … Read Full Article
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How Hmong Women Created a Support System for Themselves
For many years, Leana Yang felt removed from her Hmong culture. As a queer fem woman, Yang didn’t feel accepted in her community. But when she started volunteering with the Hmong American Women’s … Read Full Article
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Boys’ volleyball, and its inclusionary power, gaining support for MSHSL sanctioning
” ‘I would be dominating on the court.’ ” The court being the volleyball court, where Thao is a setter/right-side hitter for the Roseville boys’ club team. “It’s a family sport,” he said. “I’ve been … Read Full Article
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WATCH NOW: Latest LEAP grants total $41,800 for projects at La Crosse schools
The generous support of community donors will offer students at every grade level in La Crosse schools a chance to learn new skills and expose them to new ideas — … Read Full Article
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Cultural Ecology In The Film Nanook Of The North
Cultural ecology studies the relationship between a particular society and its natural environment as well as the living things and the ecosystems that support its way of life. This can be studied in … Read Full Article
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Asian American Pacific Islander nonprofits in Minnesota see increased giving
Another St. Paul nonprofit, the Hmong American Partnership, has drawn a record $3,200 from individuals. The support follows the attack last month in Atlanta where a white gunman shot and killed six … Read Full Article
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‘Stop Asian hate’: Hundreds gather in Eau Claire to support Asian Americans
During spring, Kong Pheng Pha would normally enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air on jogs and walks. This year, though, his ability to go outdoors has been severely restricted because Pha, a Hmong … Read Full Article
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“Stop Asian hate:” Hundreds gather to support Asian Americans
During spring, Kong Pheng Pha would normally enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air on jogs and walks. This year, though, his ability to go outdoors has been severely restricted because Pha, a Hmong … Read Full Article
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Hedberg Public Library participates in NEA Big Read Project
Hedberg Public Library in Janesville is participating in UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium’s 2021 Big Read Project. Managed by Arts Midwest, the Big Read initiative offers grants to support innovative … Read Full Article