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← Programs & Services Special Projects For more information, please email Thysan Sam - tsam@cmaalowell.org or call 351-500-6449 Our Special Projects department engages the community through initiatives to save money through energy efficiency workshops and small business support. Energy Efficiency Initiative 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. Small Business Technical Assistance 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. For more information, please contact Sreang Heng Special Projects Manager E-Mail: sheng@cmaalowell.org Direct Line: 351-500-6475 Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1020 ← Previous Next →

← Programs & Services Civic Engagement For more information, please email Thysan Sam - tsam@cmaalowell.org or call 351-500-6449 Our Civic Engagement team is dedicated to empowering and educating community members about voting systems and its significance. By partnering with Lowell Votes, 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. What is Civic Engagement? Civic Engagement (CE) is the most valuable tool we, as citizens, have to make our voices heard. Our goal is to educate the community on the foundations of voting and the importance of getting out to vote. CMAA’s CE team works with the community in a multitude of ways such as but not limited to: registering citizens to vote, hosting community feedback sessions/ surveys, educating the public about upcoming elections and candidates, as well as working to increase voter turnout in disenfranchised communities. We are focused on progressing communities with low voter turnout by providing opportunities to participate in community-wide engagement/educational events. What is Data Equity? The kind of data collected matters and can help unearth a problem masked by aggregate data — even data already broken down by basic racial categories. For example, consider 2010 U.S. Census Bureau statistics that showed more than half of Asian Americans had a bachelor’s degree or higher by the age of 25, the highest proportion among racial categories. Yet when the data are disaggregated to focus specifically on Southeast Asian Americans, a different picture emerges. Just 15% of Cambodian Americans, 14% of Hmong Americans, 12% of Laotian Americans and 26% of Vietnamese Americans over the age of 25 had a bachelor’s degree, the census reported. Community Engagement Activities Canvassing (Phone-banking, Door, Knocking, etc.) Educate & Advocate on Bills to Become Policies Civic Workshops Voter & Mail-in Ballot Registration Candidate Forums Visiting City Hall and the State House Participate in Coalitions Emphasizing the Importance of Voting Participating in voting is your right! It is crucial as it empowers individuals to shape the direction of their communities and the nation, ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in decision-making processes. It is a fundamental civic duty that strengthens the foundations of democracy, allowing citizens to collectively influence policies and elect leaders who align with their values and priorities. Updates Regarding Upcoming Election Terms Lowell City Council = Every 2 Years (2023) Lowell School Committee = Every 2 Years (2023) US President = Every 4 Years (2024) US Vice President = Every 4 Years (2024) US House of Representative = Every 2 Years (2024) US Senate = Every 6 Years (2024) Put Your Future In Your Hands Volunteer With Us! Earn community service hours Improve old skills and learn new ones Participate in community events Promote access and social justice in the community Learn more about civic engagement Make a difference Build your resume If you’re not registered to vote, please visit this link to register now: www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr . You can also download the voter registration forms and mail them to your local city/town hall in English, Khmer, Spanish, and more. For more information, please email info@cmaalowell.org . ← Previous Next →

← Programs & Services Khmer Language Services For more information, please email Thysan Sam - tsam@cmaalowell.org or call 351-500-6449 Our Khmer Language Services offers 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. Our team is made up of certified translators and interpreters who are fluent/proficient in both Khmer and English. They bring extensive expertise in various settings, including group meetings, medical interpretation, and translating diverse documents ranging from meeting notices, family record, birth certificates, and identity cards to substantial materials like contracts, booklets, brochures, flyers, educational curriculum, and school/government documents. Our clients are businesses, non-profit organizations, city governments, schools, and universities. Learn more: Translation Services Interpretation Services For more information, please email khmer_translate@cmaalowell.org . ← Previous Next →