Tag: support
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50th Anniversary Hmong Diaspora Banquet will celebrate a half-century of Hmong resilience and accomplishments
It’s a great opportunity to support the Hmong community, but, more importantly, the 50th Anniversary Hmong Diaspora Banquet is really an opportunity to get to know the Hmong community better from a … Full story: https://madison365.com/50th-anniversary-hmong-diaspora-banquet-will-celebrate-a-half-century-of-hmong-resilience-and-accomplishments/
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Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley pitches $10K grants to boost small businesses
The “Building Bridges” program would provide grants to small businesses across Milwaukee’s 18 municipalities to support commercial corridors. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2025/05/20/daviid-crowley-pitches-10k-grants-to-boost-small-businesses/83668720007/
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Brown County celebrates Hmong Business Week
Hmong Business Week coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hmong soldiers escaping Laos. How you can support local … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/12/brown-county-celebrates-hmong-business-week/
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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AFT’s holistic approach to addressing Calif.’s farming challenges
American Farmland Trust provides technical support and financial resources to underserved farming communities in California. Full story: https://www.agdaily.com/insights/afts-holistic-approach-to-addressing-californias-farming-challenges/
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On all-night calls, Hmong American woman stranded in Laos searches for a path forward
Yang’s partner, Michael Bub, is raising funds to support their children and potentially hire a lawyer. The partner of a Hmong American mother of five deported to Laos said Tuesday she is trying to … Full story: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2025/03/19/partner-of-milwaukee-woman-deported-to-laos-describes-sleepless-nights/82524545007/
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Shakopee schools get grant for farmschool support
For the second year, Shakopee schools received a Farm to School grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to support nearby farms and offer healthier options for students. Last … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2017/10/09/shakopee-schools-get-grant-for-farm-to-school-support/
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Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of Feb. 9
Children’s Wisconsin: Is seeking volunteers to provide donation support in assigned areas. Duties include organization, inventory, and item acceptance. Shifts are available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/volunteer-opportunities-fox-valley-week-110326444.html
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From child care to an animal shelter, here are 25 Sheboygan-area nonprofits to support
A variety of nonprofits address community needs, like the County Humane Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of County. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/child-care-animal-shelter-25-105734933.html
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Local Journalist Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Hmong Daily News
To that end, Yang used the grant money to hire a social media marketer, who will also contribute articles. She is also looking to bring on reporters who can write in the Hmong language. Her goal is … Full story: https://www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/local-journalist-receives-100000-grant-support-hmong-daily-news
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I’m a naturalized citizen, Michigan state rep. Mass deportation plans scare me.
to support America’s efforts against communism. My parents fled the persecution of Hmong tribes by the communist regime in Laos, spending years hiding in the jungle before reaching a U.N. refugee camp … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/11/14/trump-mass-deportation-michigan-hmong-state-rep/76265464007/
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Spanish, Yup’ik, Lao and more: Anchorage School District students speak a combined 112 languages
Anchorage is home to some of the most diverse public schools in the country. The school district relies on specialized programs to support its many students with language needs. Full story: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/education/2024/11/09/spanish-yupik-lao-and-more-anchorage-school-district-students-speak-a-combined-112-languages/
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A New Christmas Market Is Coming to Minneapolis This Year
Plus, Diane’s Place announces its much-anticipated dinner service, Spoon & Stable hosts a pop-up to support a local chef, and more news this week … Full story: https://twincities.eater.com/2024/10/24/24276682/new-christmas-market-minneapolis-german-style-2024
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Hmong Minnesotans who support Walz hope to sway fellow swing state communities
Hmong Minnesotans were among those who watched as Gov. Tim Walz was catapulted onto the Democratic presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris two months ago. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/hmong-minnesotans-walz-support-swing-states/
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Hmong Minnesotans who support Tim Walz hope to sway fellow Hmong communities in swing states
Tags: American, association, communities, farmers, founder, Hang, Hmong, Hmong American, Minnesota, news, story, supportAs co-founder and executive director of the Hmong American Farmers Association in Minnesota, Janssen Hang has met Gov. Tim Walz several times. It’s usually been on farmland with Walz in his trademark … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67075720d7b442c48cc47dd39fad6397&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chron.com%2fnews%2fpolitics%2farticle%2fhmong-minnesotans-who-support-tim-walz-hope-to-19826808.php&c=9785200477902658593&mkt=en-us
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Basic Needs Giving Partnership awards new grants of $2.85 million to end poverty
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership recently announced their 2024 multi-year grant awards with $2.85 million awarded to 12 organizations across Northeast Wisconsin. These three-year grants support … Full story: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/basic-needs-giving-partnership-awards-new-grants-of-2-85-million-to-end-poverty-1033784669
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Addiction recovery group serves lunch to La Crosse public service workers
The peer support group Hmong to Hmoob hosted its first-ever lunch for public service workers. Hmong to Hmoob members said they want to “desensitize the stigma between law enforcement and active users. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/addiction-recovery-group-serves-lunch-to-la-crosse-public-service-workers/article_3288347c-6719-11ef-8ec9-8b5f7e090a3c.html
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Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls
Some local organizations are working to ensure voters in Latino, Somali, African diaspora and Hmong communities have the information and support they need to register to vote in the upcoming primary … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/08/12/local-groups-mobilize-to-support-immigrant-access-to-the-polls