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Get Involved - Volunteer, Corporate Sponsors, Donate Get Involved At CMAA, we value the support and involvement of our community. Join us in our mission to empower and promote the success of those we serve. There are many ways to get involved, such as volunteering, becoming a corporate sponsor or funder, or supporting our programs. Thank you for considering CMAA as your partner in making a positive impact. Careers Join us at CMAA and be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve. Learn more Fellowships Earn your master’s degree tuition-free from Merrimack College through a Graduate Fellowship at CMAA! Learn more Volunteer Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact in your community and contribute to a cause you believe in. Learn more Corporate Sponsors Our corporate sponsors are valuable partners in achieving our goals of creating positive change in the world. Learn more Donate Your donation to CMAA is an investment in the well-being of our community. Learn more Operating Hours Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed Walk-in service is available, however appointments are highly encouraged to provide quality service for all clients. Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, special events, and administrative days. Check our calendar. Office Address 465 School St. Lowell, MA 01851 Contact Us (978) 454-6200 info@cmaalowell.org Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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Improving the quality of life for Cambodian-Americans, as well as other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell, MA through educational, cultural, economic and social programs. Connecting Generations, Creating Brighter Futures The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) is a nonprofit committed to uplifting families and individuals in need. Through intergenerational connections, we're crafting a brighter tomorrow, empowering individuals and fostering lasting positive change within communities. Donate: Make An Everlasting Impact Today Our Story Beginning in the early 1980's, thousands of Cambodian fled their homeland to escape a communist regime and genocide and resettled in the City of Lowell and other cities throughout the U.S. For many Cambodian refugees, with limited resources, language barriers, and a lack of knowledge about local customs and culture, the resettlement process can be overwhelming. In 1984, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association was founded to help alleviate these gaps and provide support to the Cambodian communities in the Greater Lowell as well as other areas in the US. Our services range from language translation to assisting with food and shelter resources to organizing community events that bring people together. We believe that by providing the necessary resources and support, individuals can achieve their fullest potential and create fulfilling lives in their new home. Donate POWERED BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING PROGRAMS & SERVICES Community Engagement Civic Engagement Monorom Family Support Youth Services Healthy Living Program Wrap-Around Community Services Operating Hours Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed Walk-in service is available, however appointments are highly encouraged to provide quality service for all clients. Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, special events, and administrative days. Check our calendar. Office Address 465 School St. Lowell, MA 01851 Contact Us (978) 454-6200 info@cmaalowell.org Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Improving the quality of life for Cambodian-Americans, as well as other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell, MA through educational, cultural, economic and social programs. Our Mission The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association's (CMAA) mission is to improve the quality of life for Cambodian-Americans, as well as other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell, MA through educational, cultural, economic and social programs. សមាគមខ្មែរ លើកស្ទួយគុណភាពជីវិតរបស់ប្រជាជនខ្មែរអាមេរិកាំង រួមទាំងជនជាតិភាគតិចផ្សេងទៀត និងអ្នកដែលមានវិបត្តិសេដ្ឋកិច្ចនៅក្នុងទីក្រុងឡូវែលអោយកាន់តែប្រសើរឡើង តាមរយៈកម្មវិធីអប់រំ វប្បធម៌ សេដ្ឋកិច្ច និងសង្គម។ Our Story Beginning in the early 1980's, thousands of Cambodian fled their homeland to escape a communist regime and genocide and resettled in the City of Lowell and other cities throughout the U.S. For many Cambodian refugees, with limited resources, language barriers, and a lack of knowledge about local customs and culture, the resettlement process can be overwhelming. In 1984, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association was founded to help alleviate these gaps and provide support to the Cambodian communities in the Greater Lowell as well as other areas in the US. Our services range from language translation to assisting with food and shelter resources to organizing community events that bring people together. We believe that by providing the necessary resources and support, individuals can achieve their fullest potential and create fulfilling lives in their new home. Our Vision We are committed to creating positive change and fostering a brighter future by working closely with our community and partnering with other organizations. Our vision: Cambodian Americans, and other ethnic minority groups, are not only economically self-sufficient, but are active engaged leaders of their communities. Our Progress At CMAA, we are proud of our bitter past, which has made us resilient and stronger. Many of our community members have overcome great adversity, from being refugees to becoming teachers, business owners, engineers, scientists, healthcare providers, local and state representatives. Present Day Today, CMAA is proud to be one of the leading nonprofits serving the Cambodian-American community with a wide range of programs and services designed to help people overcome the challenges they face. Since our launch in 1984, our team has worked tirelessly to promote our cause. We are fortunate to have funders, supporters, volunteers and staff from all walks of life bringing their unique expertise and resources into everything we do. This is what enables us to achieve our goals year after year. While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback. Please join us in making a difference. Board of Directors Staff Donate Today Operating Hours Monday through Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed Walk-in service is available, however appointments are highly encouraged to provide quality service for all clients. Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, special events, and administrative days. Check our calendar. Office Address 465 School St. Lowell, MA 01851 Contact Us (978) 454-6200 info@cmaalowell.org

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University of Massachusetts Lowell ← Board of Directors Paulette Renault-Caragianes Director Associate Dean for Student Health and Wellness at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Cambodian Cultural After-School Program Shaping cultural identities of Cambodian youth. 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 Khmer Language Classes Youth are able to learn how to speak, understand, read, and write the Khmer language. This not only helps teach the youth to be proud of knowing their family’s mother tongue, but also to ease communication with their parents, elders in their family, and other people in the Cambodian community. Culture and History The youth learn about Cambodian customs such as formal greetings and important cultural holidays. They also learn to meditate and how to recite Buddhist scriptures, learn about Cambodia’s geography, and its history. With this further insight, we hope to instill a sense of pride within the youth for being Cambodian and help shape their unique cultural identity. Traditional Music The youth learn about the different instruments used for classical and traditional folk music. They also receive training in playing one of the many instruments of the Cambodian orchestra from renowned master teachers. Folk Songs The youth are taught several child-friendly folk song staples such as Sarika Keo Euy សារិកាកែវអឺយ and Arapiya អារ៉ាប់ពីយ៉ា to practice their language skills, and form a sense of rhythm and melody. Classical and Folk Dance The youth are able to learn classical and folk dances such as Bopha Lokei របាំបុប្ផាលោកីយ៍ and Coconut របាំគោះត្រឡោក to practice flexibility, structure, discipline, and the dancing arts. Rising Stars Summer Program Creating a safe and welcoming environment for young people to mingle, learn, and play. About The RSSP is a 6-week program that starts after the Fourth of July weekend, and ends the week of the Southeast Asian Water Festival. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The youth are able to participate in various activities to encourage learning, being active, and being involved in the community including: Sports and Outdoor Recreation Arts & Crafts Meeting with Guest Speakers and Volunteering Field Trips Sports and Outdoor Play We encourage the youth to stay active and get outside by playing sports and taking trips to Lowell’s numerous parks. Arts & Crafts and Scientific Experiments The youth are able to express their creativity and curiosity through activities such as painting, experimenting, and other hands-on crafts. (Community Involvement The youth are able to get more involved in Lowell’s community through volunteering for other non-profit organizations, and meeting with current working professionals and community leaders in the city of Lowell. Field Trips We bring the youth to several interactive places such as farms and museums to give them the chance to experience places outside of Lowell and introduce them to the thrills of going on an adventure. Meet Our Summer Counselors

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