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 and funds to send to Inland Empire Tongan families struggling from the global COVID-19 crisis that month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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"Our Vote is Our Spear." -Frank Palakiko Yagodich, Native Hawaiian Cultural Specialist
Check out the voter guide provided by Empowering Pacific Islander Communities bit.ly/PasefikaCAVoterGuide
If you voted early, drop a photo and hash tag us #MALOVotes Malo 'aupito for doing y(our) part and voting!
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For too long, many Native Hawaiians have chosen not to vote because doing so would mean participating in a system that has done so much damage to their envir...Don't delay, start preparing today! Take 5 steps to get ready for disasters like wildfires:
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Reach Out is proud to announce one of two Masks are Medicine week three winners! Congratulations to Michael for their "PengWinning the Battle" art piece!
MALO is happy to partner and share art with an important message! For the people by the people. Thank you Michael!
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Natural Disasters are happening around us, let's stay ready by working together to prepare our families. Don't forget that following 5 simple steps can help keep you and your loved ones ready.
Step 3: Pack a Go Bag! Take items like IDs, medication, cash, phone and charger, important documents, and pet supplies.
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Congratulations!!!! Bread of Life Church for being the week 6 video winner of the Masks Are Medicine contest! Remember, we all need to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Wear a mask, wash your hands often, and keep 6 feet of distance between others. Visit masksaremedicine.org to stay updated.
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Masks are Medicine Bread of Life PSA Submission
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Uploaded as Submission for Masks are Medicine PSA - 30 seconds of commercial (and 9 seconds of credits) per outline instruction,