About Us
About PABNEEG
A trusted community-based nonprofit providing language-accessible outreach, education, and support services for individuals and families facing barriers to accessing information and services.
Hmong-Founded. Community-Rooted. Partnership-Driven.
PABNEEG is a Hmong-founded, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through leadership development, language access, outreach, education, and collaborative partnerships.
Through workshops, public education initiatives, multilingual outreach, and community engagement efforts, PABNEEG helps individuals and families access information, navigate systems, strengthen community connections, and participate fully in civic and community life.
With deep community roots and a track record of practical impact, PABNEEG is a trusted partner for schools, healthcare systems, courts, nonprofits, and public agencies seeking culturally grounded community engagement.
PABNEEG means "Helping People" in Hmong — pronounced bah-nay.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build thriving Hmong and BIPOC communities by reducing barriers to opportunity, promoting equitable access to services and resources, and supporting community-driven solutions through education, outreach, leadership development, and collaboration. We are committed to ensuring that individuals and families have meaningful opportunities to access information, connect with support services, develop leadership skills, and contribute to positive and sustainable community outcomes.
Our Vision
Communities where every family has equitable access to information, services, and opportunities. Where language access supports meaningful participation, individuals and families can effectively navigate available resources, and communities are strengthened through education, collaboration, and inclusion.
How We Work
PABNEEG operates through a coordinated, relationship-based approach that prioritizes community participation and long-term capacity building.
Language Access & Outreach
We provide multilingual outreach, interpreter support, and language accessibility services that reduce communication barriers and improve access to services for individuals and families facing language or access barriers.
Leadership Development
We invest in community members through leadership training, mentorship, and civic engagement so that communities have strong, skilled voices and advocates.
Community Engagement
We build lasting relationships through outreach, education, and culturally grounded engagement. Communities participate, lead, and shape the work we do.
Public Education
Workshops, trainings, and educational events increase awareness, reduce barriers, and support community members in navigating systems and accessing resources.
Mental Health & Family Support
Culturally responsive outreach and education supports youth, families, and individuals with mental health awareness, healthy relationship education, and access to appropriate services.
Partnerships & Collaboration
We work alongside schools, healthcare systems, courts, nonprofits, and public agencies to build coordinated, accessible, community-centered support networks.
Our Operating Principles
Community-Centered Engagement
We work alongside communities to understand priorities, reduce barriers to participation, and support locally informed solutions.
Leadership Development
We invest in leadership capacity so communities are represented, prepared, and sustainable beyond individual initiatives.
Collaboration Across Systems
We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and institutions to build trust and coordination over time.
Cultural Understanding
We recognize culture as an asset and incorporate cultural context into engagement, communication, and leadership development.
Who We Serve & Who We Work With
Communities We Serve
Hmong and diverse Colorado communities — including individuals and families who face language, cultural, or access barriers. We meet communities where they are — in their language, in their context, with their priorities in mind.
Organizations We Partner With
Schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations seeking effective, culturally grounded community engagement.
Leaders We Develop
Emerging and established community leaders, volunteers, interpreters, outreach workers, and advocates who connect communities with services and opportunities.