MĀLŌ E LELEI! – HELLO!
Welcome to MALO, or Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity, a nonprofit organization that serves Tongan Americans in the Inland Empire area through youth mentorship, job readiness, resource literacy, and cultural gathering events.
EFFORTS AGAINST COVID-19
Amidst a pandemic, MALO recognizes the efforts of local organizations supporting their communities. We are supporting the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations affected by this crisis.
LEARN MOREWe are continuing to celebrate the blend of culture between the Inland Empire community’s Tongan and American identities.
WATCH our annual July 4th parade video
WHAT WE DO
“MALO takes action towards positive change throughout Ontario and rest of the Inland Empire. We nurture connections between Tongans and their long time cultural community to keep the Tongan culture alive.
Through motivating actions, radical leadership, and learning opportunities, MALO continues to develop ways to share the beautiful culture of Tonga. Our positive change is fueled by the community’s collective desire to not lose our identities as proud Tongan/Tongan Americans.”
OUR WORK
2017
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Tongan American community members come together to create an organization that serves Tongan and Pacific Islander populations of the Inland Empire.
March 2017
Cultural Annual Event
MALO hosts its first annual event celebrating Tongan culture.
May 2018
Ontario park Performance
MALO gives an opportunity for Tongan American youth to perform and share their culture at a new Ontario park.
July 2018
First Ontario Independence Parade
MALO organizes community members to proudly represent the Tongan American identity at the Ontario Independence Day Parade for the first time.
Early 2020
Census Efforts
We boost 2020 Census counting in hard-to-count Tongan and Tongan American populations in the Inland Empire.
April 2020
Pandemic Assistance
MALO collected donations (Produce,bread, food boxes, PPE) and funds to send to Inland Empire Tongan families during these difficult times from the global COVID-19 crisis April- currently.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All love! All the time! Getting Closer to Immunity! For You, For Me, For Community!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/InlandCoalition2/CHWTrainingProgramInterestForm
https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine
CA’s regional Stay at Home order will be implemented 24 hours after there is less than 15% ICU capacity & remain in effect in a county if the region’s ICU capacity projection is less than 15%. Now is the time to #stopthesurge: Stay home, don’t gather, wear a mask. Covid19.ca.gov
https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs
MALO FACEBOOK GROUP
Hello MALO family! We are sharing a video on Diabetic Retinopathy (a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes) made by our friends at UCR's 2021 Future Physician Leaders cohort. Here's a message and link for their video:![]()
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"Hello everyone! We are posting this on behalf of some members of the 2021 Future Physician Leaders cohort. Their group, Coachella Valley #1, recorded and release this presentation to the public about Diabetic Retinopathy; it's a short 20 minute video that contains information on what diabetic retinopathy is, its signs and symptoms, and how to prevent it. Please check it out: coachellavalleygro.wixsite.com/diabeticretinopathy/general-8![]()
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They also created this website; feel free to explore it to learn more about diabetic retinopathy! coachellavalleygro.wixsite.com/diabeticretinopathy![]()
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They're also collecting data via an anonymous survey that will help them determine if their presentation was helpful in educating members of the community. Thank you for your support!"
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Join us tomorrow, July 24th, for a free vaccine vaccine clinic at California Baptist University (@calbaptist)! Anyone 12+ is eligible to get their #Pfizer vaccine. Register here: tinyurl.com/hwyzexzf ![]()
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@MALOtongaie hosted our inaugural MALO Youth Empowerment Summit ( MALO Y.E.S.) Attendees spent 2 days in Indio reflecting on themselves as Tongans growing up in California/US/IE, health in their own lives and grounding self as leaders who will carry the work forward. We ended our summit with commitments to continue serving alongside MALO for positive change. STOP BY TODAY! Visit our table and say hi to our youth. We have plenty of info on local resources. ![]()
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We will be tabling on Friday July 23th at Moreno Valley High School from 10am - 6pm. Do your part to fight the virus and help get us closer to immunity. 🚨 No appointment or insurance required!![]()
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Everyone 12 years and older are eligible for the Pfizer Vaccine. Everyone 18 years and older are eligible for the J&J Vaccine![]()
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🚨Vaccine Clinic Happening TODAY, July 17th @ Jurupa Valley High School 🚨 ![]()
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Join us for music, food, and giveaways! No appointment or insurance required. Everyone 12 years or older are eligible for the Pfizer Vaccine. Call us for FREE transportation services | 909.982.8641 ![]()
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🚨Vaccine Clinic Happening This Saturday, July 17th @ Jurupa Valley High School 🚨 ![]()
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Join us for music, food, and giveaways! No appointment or insurance required. Everyone 12 years or older are eligible for the Pfizer Vaccine. Call us for FREE transportation services | 909.982.8641 ![]()
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Register here - ow.ly/29I230rO6Bu![]()
#malotongaie #WeAreReachOut #IETime2Heal