Good morning--Good afternoon--Good evening!

I hope this message finds you healthy and in encouraging times.

The Hmong Student Association at Berkeley (HSAB) is a student organization on the UC Berkeley campus dedicated to promoting higher education and cultural understanding, both for students on the UC Berkeley campus and the greater Hmong community. HSAB provides academic and social support to current and prospective students at Berkeley through the implementation of educational discussions, social activities, and outreach services.

What is PoHE?
The Pursuit of Higher Education is 3-day, 2-night program hosted by HSAB on April 12-14th at UC Berkeley. Come join us as we discuss culturally sensitive issues in the contemporary Hmong community, explore the UC Berkeley campus, attend a UC Application workshop, tour real dormitories, and work together to pursue higher education.

Hmong students have been historically underrepresented in higher education; thus, PoHE strives to address this issue by connecting high school students to college students and higher education systems in a way that is relevant to their own identities and experiences. During the Pursuit of Higher Education program, attendees from central and Northern California come to UC Berkeley to engage in workshops about higher education, community issues, and cultural identity.

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How can you play a role?
1) Please donate to our cause!
2) Spread the word :)
--Like and Share our donation page on Facebook!
3) Refer external resources who may donate food or money donations to our program at hsaberkeley@gmail.com.

To what will your donation finance?
1) Food & snacks! These high school students are fed three meals a day at no cost to them. We also aim to provide them an opportunity to go to one of the dining commons at UC Berkeley.
2) Workshop supplies!
3) Long-term outlook: Your donation will allow HSAB to continue to hold PoHE every year and in addition, high school students will continually be encouraged to pursue higher education.

Thank you for your generosity and support!
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PoHE Committee 2013

For more information, please visit HSAB\'s website at hsab.berkeley.edu
Additionally, you may also contact us at hsaberkeley@gmail.com