Summer Revival: Building Community Through Culture
9.30.2011
Besides the challenge to stay cool in the triple digit heat, summer also brings the challenge of keeping children busy, entertained, and engaged. This summer, in response to many Hmong families’ requests, Stone Soup in partnership with the Hmong Culture Preservation Group (HCPG) brought back the popular Hmong Culture and Literacy program. First established by Hmong college students attending Fresno State, the program addresses the problems of Hmong youth dropping out of school and becoming pressured to join gangs. The program brings together Hmong teachers, cultural experts, college students, parents and community members to serve as positive role models, sharing their gifts and talents to teach at-risk Hmong youth to value the Hmong and the American culture. Read the rest of this entry »
Our Newest Americans Celebrate Their Citizenship with Members of North Fresno Rotary
7.22.2011
Recently, our staff, board members, supporters, North Fresno Rotary Club members and local immigration officers celebrated the newest American citizens at Stone Soup Fresno’s community center. In addition, the staffs of Senator Michael Rubio and Assembly Member Henry T. Perea presented certificates recognizing our newest Americans.
For many Hmong refugees, citizenship creates opportunities to advance the integration of their families into the fabric of American life. Seven years ago, Fresno received an influx of 2,000 Hmong refugees from Thailand. New to America, many Hmong refugee families faced significant challenges in finding their places in a different world. But for these new citizens, the hard work has truly paid off. Read the rest of this entry »
Report to Our Partners and Friends in the Community
6.23.2011
You can still reference our last Report to Partners and Friends in the Community archived here. Take a look at the statistics showing how we allocate resources for programs that truly keep people moving forward.
Welcome to Our New Site!
6.23.2011
We are especially excited to have a new format to help keep you up to speed with the flurry of activities and resources for our families and community. From preschoolers and parents, to youth, to seniors. From playgroups to leadership training, to gardening and citizenship preparation.
Whether you are a participant who wants to know what’s coming up next or a community member who might like to invest or volunteer in our success, these pages will help you keep pace with our programs. Be sure to check out our calendar. And don’t forget to bookmark our blog for all the latest features and announcements.
Thank you for visiting, and we hope to have a conversation with you soon.