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← Staff Sothea Chiemruom Executive Director Department(s): Administration Team E-Mail: schiemruom@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1010 Direct Line: (351) 500-6445 Sothea Chiemruom joined CMAA as our new Executive Director on January 10, 2022. Chiemruom has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and social service sector, including at the Cambridge Housing Authority, YouthBuild USA, North Shore Community College, Hyams Foundation, Coalition for a Better Acre and the state Department of Unemployment Assistance. He was a deputy director of CMAA in the late 1990s and currently serves as a trustee of the Affordable Housing Trust in Tyngsboro. “I have worked in areas that engaged and promoted youth development, the education of rights for immigrants and refugees, leadership development, community economic development, civic participation and, most importantly, empowering self-sufficiency in community members,” Chiemruom said. “I believe I can bring new perspectives to build trust to address many issues that the community faces. In addition, CMAA supports and engages not only Khmer families, but also others who seek assistance and who are facing similar challenges.” Chiemruom brings a wealth of experience in day-to-day program operations, administration, program management, professional development, budget management and reporting, public and government relations and policies and procedures compliance.

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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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Khmer Language Class Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association offers Khmer Language Classes at beginner and intermediate levels. We welcome students with little or no prior Khmer language learning experience. Space is limited. Sign up quickly! Please submit your application on our Online Registration Form. Registration Form Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association offers Khmer Language Classes at beginner and intermediate levels. We welcome students with little or no prior Khmer language learning experience. Space is limited. Sign up quickly! Please submit your application on our Online Registration Form . Beginner Level This is a basic introductory language acquisition module for absolute beginners in the written and spoken language; students are not assumed to have any previous knowledge of the language. During the course, students will learn Khmer alphabets, how to form and read Khmer words, phrases and sentences. Intermediate Level The class covers several basic constructions of the language, enabling students to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking. We apply a communicative-based approach in our teaching. Emphasis will be placed on good pronunciation and on the social and linguistic conventions of everyday conversation. Successful students will gain the ability to read and write short simple texts, and communicate on simple topics. Then, they will learn from easy to more challenging Khmer conversations; by doing so, we enable them to understand and speak Khmer more quickly. Pay Now Adults/Professionals Age Group: 15 years old and older Fee: $175 per course level When: Every Sunday, September 15 - May 25, 2025 Duration: 31 Classes Class Times Beginner Level: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Intermediate Level: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Taught by Tararith Kho Youth Age Group: 7-14 years old Fee: $125 When: Every Sunday, September 15 - May 25, 2025 Duration: 31 Classes Class Times Beginner Level: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Intermediate Level: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Taught by Chhenghak Chhoeung No class to suit you? Please contact Theresa Tha through email Ttha@cmaalowell.org or call (351) 500-6450 and we’ll notify you when a new class is scheduled or available. View Class Schedule Register Online More about CMAA Our Story Learn about the origins of CMAA and the values that drive our work. Learn more Learn about our programs. Our Programs Learn more Get Involved Learn about our works and how you can be a part of our cause. Learn more

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 Small Business Initiative 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. Services Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Business 101 Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association in collaboration with The Entrepreneurship Center at Community Teamwork, Inc will be offering FREE business classes. Now accepting applications until July 8, 2024. For more information and to apply: Apply Now AT A GLANCE Free classes Commitment for 6 classes on Management, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Operations, and business-need-driven curriculum Certificate of Participation for those who attend all sessions Limited space available Taught in Khmer and English BENEFITS Small Classes Opportunity to learn how to manage and grow your business Ongoing business resources and coaching Access to working capital Networking And more CLASS DETAILS There will be 6 classes for 6 weeks Start Date: July 18, 2024 Every Thursday Time: 5:30-7:00PM Location: Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Free parking available on site CONTACT INFORMATION Sreang Heng, Special Projects Manager Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association sheng@cmaalowell.org Ani Vong, SBA Prime Coordinator Entrepreneurship Center At CTI avong@commteam.org Apply Now SHARE THIS EVENT 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