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.

Building a Healthier Community Together: COVID-19 and Beyond

Although Governor Newsom has ended California’s State of Emergency as a result of COVID-19, MALO continues to recognize the efforts of local organizations that have helped their communities from 2020 to now, as we continue to support the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations affected by this crisis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON NHPI

Additionally, we are continuing to celebrate the beautiful blend of culture between the Inland Empire community and Tongan and American identities. Scroll down to see all the work we’ve been doing.

“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.”

Early 2017
March 2017
May 2018
May 2018
July 2018
Early 2020
April 2020 – Present
January 2021 – Present
July 2022
October 2022 – Present
Spring 2023 – Present

Early 2017

MALO est.

 

 

Tongan American community members come together to create an organization that serves the

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.

 

May 2018

NAISA Opening

 

 

MALO community members opened for the annual Native American Indigenous Studies

Association with a speech and māʻuluʻulu performance.

 

July 2018

First Ontario Independence Parade

 

 

MALO organizes community members to proudly represent the Tongan American identity

for the first time at the Ontario Independence Day Parade.

 

Early 2020

Census Efforts

 

 

We boost the 2020 Census counting in hard-to-count Tongan and Tongan American

populations in the Inland Empire.

 

April 2020 – Present

Pandemic Assistance

 

 

MALO began collecting donations (PPE and Food) to distribute throughout the Inland Empire

to help Tongan families with day-to-day needs as we fight COVID-19.

 

January 2021 – Present

Vaccine Clinics

 

 

MALO continues to do COVID testing and vaccine outreach as we fight for immunity

for all our community members.

 

July 2022

IKUNA Backpack Distribution

 

 

MALO held its 5th annual IKUNA backpack distribution in July 2022!

It was combined with a vaccine site and a wellness fair, and

MALO was so ecstatic to see all the love and support.

 

October 2022 – Present

Zumba Socials

 

 

MALO begins to hold Zumba socials three times a week for the community

to come together, exercise, enjoy light refreshments, and socialize!

 

Spring 2023 – Present

Kisina Health

 

Bridging the gap between our community, our data, and local resources for Tongan and Pacific Islander communty in the Inland Empire region.

Ko hono fakafehokotaki‘i ‘a e vā ‘o hotau komiunitī, hotau talaʹ, mo e ma‘u‘anga me‘a
fakakolo ki he Tongaʹ mo e komiunitī kakai Pasifikiʹ ‘i he vāhenga Inland Empire.

 

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6 days ago
MALO

Stress can massively impact kidney function. This week, try a stress-reduction activity such as meditation! Meditation just takes a few minutes and can help manage stress and improve emotional and physical health. A quick meditation you can try is known as the body scan: sit for five minutes and check in with your body. What hurts? What feels tense? What feels relaxed?

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Stress can massively impact kidney function. This week, try a stress-reduction activity such as meditation! Meditation just takes a few minutes and can help manage stress and improve emotional and physical health. A quick meditation you can try is known as the body scan: sit for five minutes and check in with your body. What hurts? What feels tense? What feels relaxed?   

#malotongaie #kidneys #kidneyhealth #health #organofthemonth #healthyliving #meditation #community #communityhealth #care #TogetherWeGetBetter
1 week ago
MALO

HEY EVERYONE!!! Wanted to share some neat adaptation ideas for meals that you already eat. Try some of these adaptations out. We’d love to know how your family and loved ones enjoyed it. Share with us your reactions to the adaptation with some of your healthy delicious recipes. -MALO #malotongaie #healthyrecipes #healthyadaptations #inlandempire #togetherwegetitdone #community ... See MoreSee Less

HEY EVERYONE!!! Wanted to share some neat adaptation ideas for meals that you already eat. Try some of these adaptations out. We’d love to know how your family and loved ones enjoyed it. Share with us your reactions to the adaptation with some of your healthy delicious recipes. -MALO #malotongaie #healthyrecipes #healthyadaptations #inlandempire #togetherwegetitdone #communityImage attachment
2 weeks ago
MALO

The FACTS! Reducing your salt intake can have a beneficial effect and reduce your high blood pressure.
Additionally, it lowers the likelihood of stroke and heart disease. #malotongaie #highbloodpressure #healthinformation #inlandempire #saltintake #themoreweknow🌈
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The FACTS! Reducing your salt intake can have a beneficial effect and reduce your high blood pressure.
Additionally, it lowers the likelihood of stroke and heart disease. #malotongaie #highbloodpressure #healthinformation #inlandempire #saltintake #themoreweknow🌈
2 weeks ago
MALO

It's not always easy to ask for help. Learn how to recognize when a loved one needs support. We're not meant to do it alone.

For support with how to help your loved one: bit.ly/NAMI_FamilyMembers

#mentalhealthawareness #goldenstateofmind #malotongaie #TogetherWeGetBetter #mentalhealthishealth
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Its not always easy to ask for help. Learn how to recognize when a loved one needs support. Were not meant to do it alone.

For support with how to help your loved one: https://bit.ly/NAMI_FamilyMembers

#MentalHealthAwareness #GoldenStateOfMind #malotongaie #togetherwegetbetter #mentalhealthishealthImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
2 weeks ago
MALO

This week, try to limit your alcohol intake. Excessive alcohol use can significantly change your kidneys' ability to function properly, making them less able to filter blood. If you drink, limit yourself to one or two drinks a day.

#malotongaie #kidneys #kidneyhealth #health #organofthemonth #healthyliving #care #TogetherWeGetBetter
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This week, try to limit your alcohol intake. Excessive alcohol use can significantly change your kidneys ability to function properly, making them less able to filter blood. If you drink, limit yourself to one or two drinks a day.

#malotongaie #kidneys #kidneyhealth #health #organofthemonth #healthyliving #care #TogetherWeGetBetter
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