Merced Lao Family Community, Inc.

It is Merced Lao Family Community’s mission to assist new Merced County Southeast Asian Hmong-American refugees with resources necessary to become self-sufficient and encourage self-respect. Merced County proudly hosts a wide spectrum of differing cultures with very diverse backgrounds. While it is important to preserve these diverse cultural heritages, it is equally important to provide a means for differing populations to transition smoothly into the community.

The participants in this program, who were recently living in an infinitely different environment in a Buddhist temple in Thailand, are receiving instructional assistance from staff and volunteers associated with the Lao Family Community. While it is important that the participants learn more about our culture in Merced County, it is also important to maintain pride in their cultural heritage and traditions.

United Way or Merced County currently funds the New Hmong Refugee Health and Cleanliness Program serving a total of 25 new Hmong American refugee families. The program places emphasis on self-empowerment and provides participants with valuable information on nutrition, health, personal hygiene and safety related issues. These services are provided in-home and each family is provided with a variety of cleaning products. Each family receives a mop, toilet cleaner/brush, floor cleaner, dish soap and dish rags along with two hours of education and instruction on cleanliness and safety issues.

The Merced Loa Family Community, Inc. has provided over 24 years of service to the Southeast Asian population within Merced County and can be reached at (209) 384-7384.

Merced Lao Family Community, Inc.
855 West 15thStreet
Merced, CA 95340
209-384-73847 (voice)
209-384-1911
mlfc@laofamilymerced.com