Cambodian community center in Lowell, MA, closes doors

10.02.06 - Posted by AsiansVote

Sad news from the Boston Globe:

For 21 years, it was a beacon for Lowell’s Cambodians, a place where new immigrants could go to get health advice, winter coats, English classes, and friendly conversation.

Over the weekend, the St. Julie Asian Center closed its doors for the last time.
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Those who work with Cambodian immigrants in Lowell say the closing will leave an enormous hole in the community. The city is home to at least 18,000 Cambodians, census figures show, but immigrant advocates here put the number closer to 30,000. Their needs are still great, said Vong Ros, executive director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Center. Losing the center will put even more strain on other immigrant service centers, he said.

Click here for the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association website. If you're looking for a place to donate some dollars, the CMAA might be a good place to start.

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10.02.06 | Community Services , Issues