Provides culturally specific food to individuals who meet eligibility requirements

Operates two free food markets available to shoppers twice per month that provide a supply of food that changes depending on donations (quantities are based on household size). Each market usually includes fresh produce, bread, refrigerator and dairy items, canned and boxed foods, cultural-specific items (Hmong, Latino, East African), frozen meat, and staple items. Emergency bags are available on a walk-in basis once per month and include pre-packed grocery bag of dry/canned goods, one meat option, and one bag of cold items (milk, eggs, produce, etc.)

- Basic computer skills training - Internet access - Job search information - Keyboarding, Microsoft Windows software applications including Excel, Access, PowerPoint

A variety of adult education programs are available through Neighborhood House with the goal of helping individuals develop the skills necessary for gaining economic self-sufficiency. Career Training Programs: In partnership with Avivo, training is offered on workplace essential skills, and various sector-specific careers such as maintenance and custodial, medical office support, and more. College Readiness: The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for the Accuplacer test, which colleges use to determine if students are ready for courses at that level or if they would benefit from remedial English or math classes. The goal is to help students pass this test so that they can enroll directly in credit-bearing classes and avoid expensive remedial courses. Students will also learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in college. Computer Classes: Students learn how to use the internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs. Every other day of computer class is run as an open lab where students can work on any computer-related project and get support from staff and volunteers. Students work toward gaining a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment certificate, a credential recognized throughout the state. English Language Civics: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, civics classes teach English skills through a focus on US citizenship, community engagement, Minnesota culture and history, and job skills. Students in these classes all have a goal of eventually obtaining employment or improving their current employment situation. Many students in this class also volunteer at Neighborhood House in order to gain job skills. Offers a course to prepare individuals for the citizenship exam. English Language Learner (ELL) Program: Classes teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the context of life skills. Students learn about health, housing, work, food, money, and many other everyday topics. After students complete the Advanced ELL class, they are able to join the GED or College Readiness classes. GED Exam Preparation: Classes are designed to help students prepare for the test in an engaging classroom. These classes are a combination of US-born students who did not complete high school and English Language Learners who have completed English classes and need a high school credential for work or college.

Provides a community-based, after-school program for East African middle and high school youth with a focus on health and wellness activities.

Empowers immigrants and refugees through gardening and small-scale farming. The gardens create access to affordable, healthy, fresh and culturally suitable food for low-income immigrant and refugee families. Produce is distributed to each gardener with the remaining produce sold at mini-farmers markets.

Provides health related information and immunizations for families. Provides transportation and interpretation services, assistance securing health insurance, preventive and immunization eduation, and referrals to other health related services as needed.

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

- Transportation - Translation - Housing assistance - Citizenship classes - Information on public benefits, immunizations, and school enrollment - Physical check-ups and screening - English classes

21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services. Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independence Hmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills. In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County. Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening. Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life. Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation. Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources. Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence. YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.

Provides activities after school and weekends including advocacy and mentoring

Workforce preparation, job placement, and job retention services. Works hands-on with clients to assess skills, prepare resumes, guides job-seekers through application forms, and teaches interview techniques. Customized training for job skills.

Helps new refugees, especially those in their first year in the United States, adjust and become self-sufficient in American society. This program is a collaboration between Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Vietnamese Social Services. - Help in receiving public assistance benefits - Housing assistance - Immigration status adjustment (green card, etc.) - Refugee resettlement - Transportation to services (on a limited basis)

Creates sustainable, culturally-appropriate approaches to and tools for preventive community health to support the Somali community in the Twin Cities. Community Health Workers work with the community to promote behavior changes that will reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke by providing culturally appropriate and specific programs, messages and interventions. Activities include a culturally-specific pre-diabetes and weight management informational DVD in Somali to supplement the curriculum, exercise classes for elders and grocery store tours to promote healthy food choices. Provides training to physicians and Community Health Workers that improve care and reduce health disparities.

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Provides in-home and out-of-home adult respite care and an adult day care program

Strong Fast Fit provides wellness through play, movement, meals, and relationships with peers and trusted adults for youth ages 7-17 years. The afterschool programming occurs within a group setting with youth from similar backgrounds to develop healthy habits and practices. Families are involved weekly in nutrition education and fitness activities.

Encourages new Americans to get involved in their communities as active participants. Provides support with voter registration, leadership, and civic engagement training.

Social Service Coordinators provide case management and advocacy to connect refugees from Myanmar (Burma) with a variety of resources. Services may include: - Affordable housing - Child care - Food Resources - Transportation services - Community gardens - Crisis services - Elders programming - Family advocacy - Health insurance - Immigration services - Medical care - Mental heath services - Public assistance programs - School enrollment KOM also offers life skills trainings in areas including: - Community resources - Financial literacy - Housing laws and safety - Law enforcement - Public transit

Employment services include: - Job readiness training - Job placement - Job retention support - Vocational training referrals

Financial Education program which offers individuals the opportunity to learn the basics of creating a budget, banking, building credit, and the importance of saving. Services include: - Financial Coach: Provides one-on-one service to help individuals create a budget, review credit reports, work on financial goal planning, and learn how to move toward financial stability and independence - Home Stretch: Partnership with MN Housing and MN Homeownership Center; an 8-hour class that walks through all of the steps of purchasing a home. Individuals will hear from realty, lending, and home insurance professionals.

Works to improve elders' quality of life by providing opportunities to come together to socialize, have fun, and learn. Elder Circle and Adult Day Care offer group gatherings featuring table games, congregate meals, seasonal celebrations, field trips, and workshops on various topics.

Provides specialized information and referral and advocacy serving the needs of the Laotian population, with a wide range of community resources including, but not limited to: - Economic assistance - ESL - Employment - Health - Housing - Immigration/citizenship - Income tax preparation - Interpreting - Legal - SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Social services - Translating - Transportation

Encourages independent living for elderly refugees by empowering their caregivers. CAPI works with caregivers who provide for their elderly relatives, serving as a resource to help with economic, social, and medical difficulties often associated with caring for their loved ones. Services include: - Educational caregiver workshops on stress relief, legal, and financial services - Information, resources, referral, and support services - Monthly caregiver support group - Personal Care Assistant skill building and training

- Future Bound Youth: Works with youth ages 6 - 18 during and after school with tutoring, intergenerational communication, promotion of good decision making, health wellness, and cultural lessons - Youth Intervention Project: Aimed at high-risk youth to provide general assistance, improve intergenerational understanding, build social skills, and reduce gang violence - Mentoring Program: Matches volunteers/mentors from University of Minnesota's Cambodian Student Association with youth, focusing on building leadership skills, improving school performance, and promoting higher education