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← Special Projects Energy Efficiency Initiative In the Fall of 2022, CMAA started a new energy efficiency initiative working with the City of Lowell, the Community First Partnership (Mass Save), Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and UMass Lowell’s RIST Institute for Sustainability and Energy. Our partnership with Mass Save brings energy savings benefits to all residents, landlords, renters, and small businesses. Mass Save provides eligible households with cost savings on their home energy consumption. A second component of our Initiative is to recruit and train energy ambassadors within the Cambodian community. Energy ambassadors help promote energy usage savings through social diffusion activities, such as educating residents about available energy savings programs and sharing their energy savings experiences with their network of friends. The energy ambassadors meet once a month to update their activities and receive support from the CMAA project team. Energy ambassadors and participants in the project earn incentives through their active participation. Monthly Ambassador Meetings will take place every last Saturday of the month from 10-11:30AM at the CMAA Office. Please check back often as dates are subject to change. Upcoming meetings: June 29, 2024 July 27, 2024 August 31, 2024 For more information, please contact: Sreang Heng (speaks English and Khmer) Special Projects Manager E-Mail: sheng@cmaalowell.org Direct Line: (351) 500-6475 Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1020 If you feel your home or small business is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer and you want to help your community go green, these programs can help. Join us and your neighbors to save energy and money. Together we can make our homes and businesses more comfortable. Together we can further our community's commitment to equity and sustainability. You may be eligible for: 75-100% off approved insulation upgrades 100% off for rental units and moderate income households No-cost air sealing Discounts on high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and appliances No-cost energy-saving products Programmable thermostats, high-efficiency faucet aerators and shower heads, and advanced power strips If you or your tenants qualify as low-income, you may be eligible for additional benefits through your Community Action Program (CAP) agency. There are also benefits for 5+ unit buildings. Learn more by contacting our Special Projects Manager, Sreang Heng. You may also get your energy assessment by visiting masssave.com/lowell . Click below to visit a translated website in your preferred language: English ភាសាខ្មែរ Español Português

With funding from the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation and the Asian Business Empowerment Council, CMAA started an Asian Small Business Assistance Initiative. Additionally, we partner with the Entrepreneurship Center at Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) to provide workshops in Khmer to new/start-up businesses in Lowell. ← Special Projects Energy Efficiency Initiative CMAA started a new energy efficiency initiative working with the City of Lowell , the Community First Partnership (Mass Save) , Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and UMass Lowell’s RIST Institute for Sustainability and Energy . Our partnership with Mass Save brings energy savings benefits to all residents, landlords, renters, and small businesses. Mass Save provides eligible households with cost savings on their home energy consumption. A second component of our Initiative is to recruit and train energy ambassadors within the Cambodian community. Energy ambassadors help promote energy usage savings through social diffusion activities, such as educating residents about available energy savings programs and sharing their energy savings experiences with their network of friends. The energy ambassadors meet once a month to update their activities and receive support from the CMAA project team. Energy ambassadors and participants in the project earn incentives through their active participation. Monthly Ambassador Meetings will take place every last Saturday of the month from 10-11:30AM at the CMAA Office. Please check back often as dates are subject to change. Upcoming meetings: June 29, 2024 July 27, 2024 August 31, 2024 Interested in a free $100 gift card? Everyone has a chance to win by taking a few minutes to complete the MassCEC EmPower Survey ! This survey is part of the "Mobilizing Social Diffusion to Accelerate Participation in Decarbonization Programs in Environmental Justice Communities" project and can be completed in English or Khmer. Winner will be announced bi-monthly. MassCEC EmPower Survey Save money and energy while helping your community! If you feel your home or small business is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer and you want to help your community go green, these programs can help. Join us and your neighbors to save energy and money. Together we can make our homes and businesses more comfortable. Together we can further our community's commitment to equity and sustainability. You may be eligible for: 75-100% off approved insulation upgrades 100% off for rental units and moderate income households No-cost air sealing Discounts on high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and appliances No-cost energy-saving products Programmable thermostats, high-efficiency faucet aerators and shower heads, and advanced power strips If you or your tenants qualify as low-income, you may be eligible for additional benefits through your Community Action Program (CAP) agency. There are also benefits for 5+ unit buildings. Learn more by contacting our Special Projects Manager, Sreang Heng. You may also get your energy assessment by visiting masssave.com/lowell. Click below to visit a translated website in your preferred language: English ភាសាខ្មែរ Español Português SHARE THIS SERVICE English Flyer Khmer Flyer Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Contact Information Sreang Heng, Special Projects Manager Speaks English and Khmer E-Mail: sheng@cmaalowell.org Direct Line: (351) 500-6475 Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1020

First Time Home Buyer Training Our First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) classes are offered in partnership with the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership’s Project Genesis (MVHP). CMAA supports the outreach, recruiting, and translation in Khmer Language for classes held on location at our office. MVHP provides the instructors, speakers and handouts. We are proud to make these classes accessible to a significant segment of the Lowell community that is unable to participate in other Home Buyer classes due to the language barrier. For more training classes, please visit MVHP's website. View Upcoming Classes at CMAA. First Time Home Buyer Training (FTHB) in Khmer Language Home ownership is one of the most powerful asset building strategies for families. Purchasing a home is a complex transaction that requires much planning and preparation, including building good credit, saving for a down payment, working with a realtor to find a home that meets the family’s needs, negotiating a purchase price, applying for loans and evaluating competing loan offers, closing the loan, and then maintaining the home and family finances. Our First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) classes are offered in partnership with the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership’s Project Genesis (MVHP) . We provide the outreach and recruiting, provides translation, and the classes are offered in Khmer Language at CMAA’s offices on weekends. MVHP provides the instructors, speakers and handouts. These classes are the only classes offered for Khmer-speakers in Lowell. We make those classes accessible to a significant segment of the Lowell community that is unable to complete the English-language classes. For more training classes, please visit MVHP's website . Government down payment assistance programs exist to help low/moderate income buyers. These programs require potential beneficiaries to attend and complete a homebuyer education program. Training Overview The following topics are covered: Overview of the Home Buying Process Mortgage Application Process Down Payment Assistance Programs Legal Aspects of Purchasing Home Inspections Household Budgeting Building Good Credit Insurance Requirements Multi-Unit Housing Options Responsible Home Ownership Looking for more training classes? For more training classes, please visit MVPH's website . For more information, please visit our office or contact us at (978) 454-6200. Featured Gallery

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Our Board of Directors come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans education, science and technology, health, communications, law, and business. Our directors are guided by CMAA’s mission to create a community in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Board of Directors CMAA’s Board of Directors come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans education, science and technology, health, communications, law, and business. Our directors are guided by CMAA’s mission to create a community in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Vannak Theng President Lowell Public Schools Joseph Banh Director LEADS • JBanh Consulting Paulette Renault-Caragianes Director University of Massachusetts Lowell Tha Chhan Vice President Lowell Housing Authority Seila Chuop Director Legal Advocate for the Boston Bar Association/Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Gary Yin Director Eastern Bank Christopher Dias Treasurer Enterprise Bank Thao Lan Director Bopha Boutselis Clerk Lowell Public Schools Office of Educational Equity and Community Empowerment Vesna Nuon Director Lowell City Council

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Programs and Services Civic Engagement Dedicated to empowering and educating community members about voting systems and its significance. We are committed to providing accurate information and strive to build a community that reflects our diverse culture and values, fostering a deeper understanding of the government system. Read More Khmer Language Services Professional translation and interpretation services at an affordable price. We are committed to ensuring accuracy and appropriateness in using the Khmer language for our clients within and outside the Cambodian community. Read More Monorom Family Support Program Providing families with special-needs relatives with support in case management, counseling, recreational, and educational opportunities. Funded and in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Read More Special Projects Engaging the community through initiatives to save money through energy efficiency workshops and small business support. Read More Wrap-Around Community Services Ensuring the community receives proper services to enhance the quality of their daily life. Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are highly encouraged. Read More Youth Services Designed to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for young people to explore Cambodian cultural heritage while gaining valuable academic and leadership skills. Read More

Staff At CMAA, our team is what makes us special. Our dedicated staff members are committed to improving the lives of those we serve, and we work tirelessly to create meaningful change in our communities. Sothea Chiemruom Executive Director ​ Read Staff Bio Irisa Jiang Special Events Coordinator Special Events Coordinator Read Staff Bio Vannaret Tek Wrap-Around Community Services Interim Manager Read Staff Bio Melissa Sin Monorom Family Support Program Assistant II Read Staff Bio Theresa Tha Youth Services Program Coordinator Read Staff Bio Khuntheary Pich Youth Services Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio Lynn Arsenault Grant Writer ​ Read Staff Bio Silvia Dominguez-Bodie Operations Manager ​ Read Staff Bio Manoka Y Civic Engagement Coordinator Civic Engagement Coordinator Read Staff Bio Rathavy Sem Wrap-Around Community Services Assistant Read Staff Bio Shania Espinal Monorom Family Support Program Assistant Read Staff Bio Hillary Soun Youth Services After-School Program Assistant Read Staff Bio Nayto Hieng Youth Services Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio Linda Lak Monorom Family Support Program Computer Instructor Read Staff Bio Nich Chea Communications and Development Manager Read Staff Bio Sreang Heng Special Projects Manager Translation Services Manager Read Staff Bio Mongmalin Touch Wrap-Around Community Services Assistant/Receptionist Read Staff Bio Sophal Hay Monorom Family Support Program Drop-Off Respite Assistant Read Staff Bio Sithul Ieng Youth Services Music and Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio Tararith Kho Language Teacher ​ Read Staff Bio Sophia Sar Communications and Development Assistant Read Staff Bio Chhenghak Chhoeung Special Projects Assistant Special Projects Assistant Read Staff Bio Sengly Kong Monorom Family Support Program Manager Read Staff Bio Jennifer Soun CAC and MFSP Respite Assistant ​ Read Staff Bio Sovann Khon Youth Services Music Teacher Read Staff Bio Sovanneary Huot Healthy Living Coordinator Healthy Living Coordinator Read Staff Bio

< Back Title Small Running Title Eligible Age Group Program Cost Financial Aid Available Enrollment Eligible Age Group Price Availability Status Enroll Online 2023-24 Calendar About ​ The CCASP runs from 2:30pm - 5:30pm following the Lowell Public School calendar. We help our youth succeed through homework assistance and Cambodian-related classes including: ​ Khmer Language Cambodian Culture and History Cambodian Musical Instruments Cambodian Classical and Folk Dance Cambodian Folk Songs World Affairs Rising Stars ​ The Rising Stars Summer Program is a 6-week long program that runs Monday to Friday from 10:00AM - 3:00PM, starting on July 8th and ending on August 16th. Each week, youth are able to learn and engage with peers through educational workshops, team sports, meeting with guest speakers, and field trips. Meet Our Summer Counselors

< Back Title Small Running Title Eligible Age Group Program Cost Financial Aid Available Enrollment Eligible Age Group Price Availability Status Enroll Online 2023-24 Calendar About ​ The CCASP runs from 2:30pm - 5:30pm following the Lowell Public School calendar. We help our youth succeed through homework assistance and Cambodian-related classes including: ​ Khmer Language Cambodian Culture and History Cambodian Musical Instruments Cambodian Classical and Folk Dance Cambodian Folk Songs World Affairs Rising Stars ​ The Rising Stars Summer Program is a 6-week long program that runs Monday to Friday from 10:00AM - 3:00PM, starting on July 8th and ending on August 16th. Each week, youth are able to learn and engage with peers through educational workshops, team sports, meeting with guest speakers, and field trips. Meet Our Summer Counselors

← Staff Kevin Santos Program Data Entry Assistant Monorom Family Support Department(s): Monorom Family Support Program ​ E-Mail: ksantos@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 ​ Direct Line: n/a Kevin Santos originally joined our team as part of CMAA’s Office Maintenance Staff. Kevin graduated from Greater Lowell Technical High School in 2012 and completed Middlesex Community College's Transition Program in 2017. He currently lives in Dracut, MA and is grateful for the opportunity to continue to be part of the CMAA family as our Monorom Family Support Program Data Entry Associate!