Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
of Sheboygan, Inc.
A Non-Profit Organization, Est. 1980
2304 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081   920-458-0808   Fax: 920-458-0081
mail@hmaaweb.org
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
of Sheboygan, Inc.
A Non-Profit Organization, Est. 1980
2304 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081   920-458-0808   Fax: 920-458-0081
mail@hmaaweb.org
Our Mission: To serve the Community to the best of our abilities.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

I.   Refugee Employment & Skills Training Program (RTW):
(Serving refugees who have ben in the U.S. 5 years or less)
Job Development and Placement
Employment Assessment and Development Plan
Application and Resume Assistance
Job Coaching and Counseling
Interpretation and Translation Services
On-the-Job Training
Skills Training
Supportive Services to Employees and Employers
Referrals and Follow-ups


II.  Refugee Outreach Program
Interpretation and Translation
Information and Referrals
Short-term Counseling
Crisis Intervention/Problem Solving
Home Visits/Outreach Services
Educational Workshops
Family and Youth Programs



III.  Refugee Orientation Program
The goal of the Refugee Orientation Program is to ensure a successful resettlement
experience for the newly arrived refugees.  These refugees will receive a
comprehensive orientation in seven areas to make sure that they can integrate and
perform  successfully in this country.

The seven areas to be covered are:

World of Work
Education/School System for Children & Adults
Health & Mental Health
Housing & Home Management
Financial Management/Literacy
Legal System
Parenting & Childcare Options


IV.  Older Refugee Program

The purpose of The Older Refugee Program is to provide educational and recreational
activities for limited-English speaking elderly refugees to increase their knowledge on
the community where they live and improve their health and mental awareness.  

The following are some of the activities provided:
English or ESL classes
Citizenship classes
Short-term counseling
Educational Workshops
Interpretation/Translation services
Community Tours and Field Trips
Supportive Services

These services are free of charge.

V.  Family Care Program

The Family Care program is funded by the United Way and City Block Grant. The goal
of the project is  to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate case management
services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Hmong families.  The Family Care
Coordinator will collaborate with local United Way funded agencies to ensure that
resources are assessable and appropriate for the needs of the Hmong community.

Services include, but not limited to:
Short-term counseling
Interpretation/Translation services
Housing & Home Management
Financial Literacy
Information and Referrals
Crisis Intervention/Problem Solving
Home Visits/Outreach Services
Educational Workshops
Family and Youth Programs

VI.  Health Educational Project:
Health Interpretation/Translation
Health Educational Workshops
Short-term Health Counseling
Information and Referrals
Cultural Education to Providers
Home Visits and Outreach
Bilingual Health Resource Center


Other Programs:
"Qeej" Class
Immigration services
Student Loans
Community Garden Project
Hmong Radio—WSHS, FM 91.7
Public Education
Newsletter
Summer Festival
Hmong New Year Celebration
July 4th Parade
Hmong Cultural Information
Carpentry Training Class 2005-06
Welding Training Class 2004
Legal and Police Relationship Workshop
QEEJ Class 2009
HMAA have experienced Interpreters available to serve you,
25
years to be exact !
Hospital and Medical Appointments
Employment and Job Interviews
Employee Training and Orientations
Attorney and Legal Consultations
Court and Law Enforcement Related Matters
Business and Clients Relations

If HMAA can help you, Call 458-0808 to set up an appointment.
HMAA Service fees will be required. See fees on front page.