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Wisdom Circle - Lao Advancement Organization of America - LAOA

2648 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Eligibility

  • Lao and/or Hmong elders age 60 years and older, living in Minnesota- Transportation services for eligible Lao/Hmong elders age 60+ who are living in North Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale within 12 miles radius from LAOA; priority is given to seniors with greatest social and economic need

Required documents

Call for more information

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm Saturday by appointment

Languages

Hmong, Thai, Laotian

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for appointment; walk in; email; visit website

Fees

Call for fee information; Sliding scale; donations accepted/requested

Service area

MN

Other Information

Languages

  • Hmong

Application Process

  • Walk In

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
A culturally appropriate senior center providing services including:- Bilingual citizenship classes and ESL instruction- Congregate dining- Exercise, health, and nutrition education including Tai-Chi- In-home visits to assess determination of needs- Individual advocacy to access needed services and ensure fair treatment from community-based and government resources, assistance with making or canceling appointments with doctors, filling out forms, paying bills, and bridging cultural gaps- Information and referral- Intrepretation and translation support for limited English speakers going through the naturalization process- Social Media Classes- Transportation to medical appointments, human services appointments, shopping, errands, recreational/social appointments

Last Assured

08/18/2024

Providing organization

Lao Advancement Organization of America - LAOA
Advocates for providing education, employment, and economic opportunity for Lao people at all stages of life