On March 18, 2012, LAOE was able to educate 16 Laotian women on the benefits of breast and cervical cancer screening. This was our best turnout, and we are only going stronger. Thank you to the Church of the Nazarene in Elgin Illinois for allowing us the space and technology to inform our community. Our …
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 06
Radio Free Asia Interviews LAOE Board Members About Lao Voter Movement
As LAOE continues to push forward on educating and encouraging the Lao community of Elgin to participate in the elections, news of the importance of voting has traveled across the US. Bounchanh Mouangkham from Free Radio Asia was interested in learning about this great cause. He sits down with Chairman and Founder, Jay Rasavongxay, and …
Mar 06
Laotians in Elgin Bring Voices to the Capitol
February 29, 2012: In support of implementing the State Asian-American Employment Plan (HB4510) to create job opportunities in the Asian-American community, a group of Laotians from Elgin travelled to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The proposal of this House Bill was personally handed to State Representative Keith Farnham (43rd District), and Senator Michael Noland …
Mar 05
Silk Brocade Educational Session – Sunday March 18, 2012
LAOE’s Silk Brocade Project team will be having its next event on Sunday March 18, 2012. This will be an educational session to learn about breast and cervical health, including risk factors of breast and cervical cancer, and preventative care. After attending this session, qualified women will be able to set an appointment for a …
Mar 05
Silk Brocade Kick Off Event
On January 28, 2012, The Silk Brocade project had its first educational session. We would like to thank Wat Lao Samaggi of Elgin for hosting a Hepatitis B Educational Session and Screening, where we were able to speak to women about breast and cervical cancer as well. At this event, we were able to educate …