Tag: support
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Woodbury therapists create a podcast to offer Hmong community support with mental health
The mental health therapists at Vanguard Mental Health and Wellness Clinic started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation. Read Full Article
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UW Extension program for Hmong/HMoob growers, farmers promotes education, community
The Hmong/HMoob Farmers/Growers program is creating a network for Hmong farmers to access farming resources and find support and community. The program began in 2022 after securing funding from the … Read Full Article
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Saint Paul celebrates Sunisa Lee with statue and day in her honor
The city of St. Paul and the state of Minnesota named Sunday, July 30, 2023 Sunisa Day. ST PAUL, Minn. — The Hmong community and the East Side showed out to support their favorite Olympian as she made … Read Full Article
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Saint Paul celebrates Sunisa Lee with statue and day in her honor
The city of St. Paul and the state of Minnesota named Sunday, July 23, 2023 Sunisa Day. ST PAUL, Minn. — The Hmong community and the East Side showed out to support their favorite Olympian as she made … Read Full Article
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Lawmakers look to include more Hmong American studies in Wisconsin schools
A bill that would add more Hmong American and Asian American studies in Wisconsin schools has bipartisan support but hasn’t moved ahead since a public hearing last month. Current state law requires … Read Full Article
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New fusion diner arrives in Elk Mound
The ribbon cutting ceremony brought officials from the Eau Claire and Hmong Chamber of Commerce as well as Elk Mound officials to support the new business. The diner aims to bring new flavors to the … Read Full Article
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‘We need a person to be visible in the community,’ says Blooming Minds owner Mindy Kue.
Cultural competency practices are incorporated into services to support individuals who are part of LGBTQ, Black, Hispanic, Hmong and low-income communities. Many clinicians and staff are also … Read Full Article
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Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce expands into Green Bay, Appleton. Here is how they can help you
GREEN BAY – The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce opened Appleton and Green Bay satellite resource offices to increase support for business owners of Asian and other underserved communities. Read Full Article
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Hmong Town grocery store highlighted by U.S. Small Business Administration
Maysee Her, the CEO of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, knows the support goes beyond the business. It helps her community thrive and preserve their culture. Read Full Article
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Vietnam’s Travelling Midwives
In a remote area of Vietnam where the Hmong people live, pregnant women and women in labour don’t have much of access to medical support. The UN started training local midwives to change that. They … Read Full Article
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Outrage overflows at board meeting over Wausau East band teacher who used racial slurs
Nearly 30 speakers expressed support for an Asian American family in Wausau who filed a harassment and discrimination complaint that was dismissed. Read Full Article
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Madison Hmong leader sees need for mental health care, community space
Forty years ago, when the Hmong first came here, the emphasis was on jobs. Now, we want to make sure we provide culturally relevant mental health support. Read Full Article
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Hmong-led organization provides culturally relevant resources, mental health support for community
Now WUCMAA is focusing on mental health support and resources through a recently launched ‘Project Resiliency.’ “We just want you to feel open and welcome to share about who you are. And you are … Read Full Article
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Guest Commentary | Small, BIPOC local farmers need our help after floods
At least $5 million in relief funds at the state level must be immediately diverted to the California Underserved and Small Producers program at the CDFA to support family farmers who mostly do … Read Full Article
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March Restaurant Roundup: THC dinner party and Animales Barbeque Co. returns
Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Twin Cities. Support local journalism by becoming a member. Yia Vang’s restaurant portfolio will expand again on … Read Full Article
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Assembly Committee holds hearing on expanding benefits for Hmong soldiers who supported U.S. in Secret War
The Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on Thursday regarding expanding veteran benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during … Read Full Article
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They fought alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Now in Madison, they find comfort in veterans support group
All the men worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan as soldiers or support staff. Many are patriarchs and sole breadwinners of large families. Read Full Article