VERB 2004 Grassroots Partners
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Cambodian Organizations
Hmong Organizations
Laotian Organizations
Vietnamese Organizations
Cambodian Organizations |
| Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. (CBSI) |
13800 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301/622-6544
Website: http://www.cambodian-buddhist.org/
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Contact Person: Dr. Sovan Tun, President (sovantun@cambodian-buddhist.org)
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. (CBS) was established in 1976, making it one of the first Cambodian Buddhist temples in the country. Located just outside of our nation's capital, the Temple has been providing spiritual and counseling support to Cambodian families for over twenty-five years. In addition to spiritual counseling, CBS offers a Youth Cultural Program, consisting of art, dance, and Khmer language classes.
Program Support: With the second year of funding under the VERB project, CBS will continue to provide and improve on its art, dance, and Khmer language classes, as well as offer a Khmer music class using traditional Khmer instruments.
Organizational Development Support: With the second year of funding, CBS will hire a part-time administrative staff member to coordinate the social service activities/programs the temple currently provides, as well as start a newsletter. It will also hire a consultant to assist in budget preparation and provide staff and volunteers with training on how to expand the temple's volunteer base.
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| Khmer Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (KAW) |
509 Larum Lane
Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 608/877-4097
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Contact Person:Mr. Thao N. Nuon, Project Director (thaonnuon@msn.com)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Fiscal Agent:
United Refugee Services of Wisconsin
312 North 3rd Street
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608/256-6400
Contact Person: Mr. ThajYing Lee, Executive Director (thajyinglee@tds.net)
Profile: Khmer Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (KAW) is a volunteer-based MAA founded in 1996 to provide a variety of social and economic development services to the Cambodian community in the Stoughton area. Although it is not yet a 501(c)3 organization, KAW offers a Community Gardens program, a Senior Meals Program, and Youth Summer Camp Program to the local community. KAW also works closely and with the Cambodian Buddhist Society.
Program Support: With the second year of VERB funding, KAW will continue to offer, improve, and expand on its current programs. KAW will get more input from the participants of the Community Gardens Program and it will also expand the program to accommodate more families; the Senior Meals Program will be increased to at least four sessions and will be provided to more Khmer elders; the Summer Youth Program will take into consideration the input of parents and youth and will be offered to more youth.
Organizational Development Support: A portion of VERB funding will go into hiring a part-time Executive Director to lead KAW and coordinate its current and future programs/activities. Along with board and staff training on various topics, such as program development, management, and fundraising, the VERB grant will enable KAW to conduct and begin implementing a strategic planning process.
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| Khmer Buddhist Society, Inc. (KBS) |
2715 Liberty Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: 336/272-1607 or 336/272-6297
Fax: 336/272-2074
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Contact Person: Ms. Khouan Maoxomphu (ihapkhouan@triad.rr.com)
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: The Khmer Buddhist Society, Inc.(KBSI), which grew out of KAGT (Khmer Aid Group of the Triad, an MAA), was founded in 1989 to serve members of the Cambodian, Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese communities of the Piedmont. KBSI also assists Montagnard and Hmong communities through AmeriCorps and other programs. In addition to being a religious center, it is a cultural, social and recreational center.
Program Support: For the second year of VERB funding, KBSI will hire counselors and mentors on a part-time basis to assist with their current youth summer camp program; refurbish old recreational facilities and replace old recreational equipment; and purchase musical instruments and equipment for two dance groups performing at the temple.
Organizational Development Support: As KBSI has purchased and installed a new computer system in year one of VERB funding, it will now purchase and install accounting software and contract with a CPA/accounting instructor to train monks on how to use it. KBSI will also hire a consultant and community members to assist with a community needs assessment.
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| San Jose Cambodian Buddhist Society (SJCBS) |
840 Mervyn's Way
San Jose, CA 95127
Phone: 408/251-4458 or 408/822-6765
Website: http://www.wattkhmer.org/
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Contact Person: Mr. Perom Uch, Vice President (perom@sbcglobal.net); Primary line: 408-378-7164; Secondary line: 408-515-5270
Mr. Norind Su, President (norind.su@netapp.com),
info@wattkhmer.org
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: The San Jose Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. (SJCBS) was founded in 1986 to respond to the needs of the Cambodian communities of San Jose and the South Bay of Northern California. SJCBS offers spiritual, cultural, and social programs/activities to the local community.
Program Support: With the second year of VERB funding, SJCBS will continue to address intergenerational conflicts, technology divides, and language barriers experienced within the local Cambodian community. It will do so by increasing youth participation in sports programs, providing a training facility for its cultural dance class, expanding the computer training to include more community members, expanding the capacity of the Khmer language classes, and improving its Elderly Health Program by replacing old exercise equipment. It will also start a new Khmer library that will offer books on Cambodian culture and history.
Organizational Development Support: A portion of the VERB funding will be put into hiring a consultant to conduct an organizational assessment. Another portion will be invested in staff development. A number of the board members will attend leadership training workshops, proposal writing workshops, and a basic bookkeeping workshop, among other training programs.
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Hmong Organizations |
| Freedom, Inc. (FI) |
601 Bay View
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 608/256-7808
Fax: 608/256-2386
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Contact Person: Ms. Kabzuaj Vaj, Executive Director (refugeeproject@hotmail.com)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: Freedom, Inc., formerly known as Asian Freedom Project, was founded in 2000 to provide services to low-income communities of color in Dane County, WI. Freedom, Inc.'s mission is to inspire and empower individuals through leadership development and community organizing that will bring about social and economic change. Freedom, Inc. currently focuses on three areas: Youth Leadership Development, Ending Domestic Violence, and Ending Elderly Abuse.
Program Support: VERB funding will enable Freedom, Inc. to hire a part-time staff member to coordinate the Southeast Asian Family Unity Project, which will focus on addressing the needs of Hmong facing deportation from the United States, as well as the needs of their dependents and other family members. Freedom, Inc. will establish an advisory board to assist the project, hold a statewide summit on issues of concern, and offer case management services to community members who have final order of removal, as well as their family members.
Organizational Development Support: VERB funding will allow the advisory board to network and collaborate with other SEA organizations, pay for the expenses of a staff member to attend a class on subjects relating to his/her work; funding will also be used to buy a camcorder to document the proposed project and for use in other programs.
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| Hmong First Baptist Church (HFBC) |
6693 North 99th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Phone: 414/931-7855 or 414/358-2610
Fax: 414/358-2692
Website: http://www.hmongfirstbaptist.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Hoyu Sayaovang, Project Director (hoyu@hmongfirstbaptist.org)
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: The Hmong First Baptist Church was founded in 1982 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the first Baptist church formed under the Southern Baptist denomination by and for the Hmong community in the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is an active member of Lakeland Baptist Association, Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention, and Hmong Baptist National Association. Under the VERB project, HFBC is offering social services to its local community for the first time.
Program Support: HFBC will use VERB funding in this second year to conduct a community needs assessment, develop a collaborative Youth Self-Learning Project, and initiate a program to stimulate entrepreneurship.
Organizational Development Support: To build on the capacities of the church to provide social services and stimulate civic engagement, HFBC will involve its church leaders in various trainings. Training topics will include administrative management, strategic planning, fundraising, and civic engagement. HFBC will work collaboratively with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's, School of Continuing Education, the Center for Urban Community Development (CUCD), and others to develop the trainings.
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| Lao Family Community of Stockton, Inc. (LFCS) |
807 N. San Joaquin St., Suite 211
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: 209/466-0721
Fax: 209/466-6567
Website: http://www.laofamilyofstockton.org/
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Contact Person: Mr. Pheng Lo, Executive Director (plo@laofamilyofstockton.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Lao Family Community of Stockton, Inc. (LFCS) was founded in 1980 and began providing social services to the Hmong and other Southeast Asian communities of Stockton in 1985. LFCS seeks to improve the quality of life for members of San Joaquin County by providing a wide range of cultural, social, and linguistic services.
Program Support: VERB funding in the second year will be used to conduct trainings on civic participation. Funding will also be used to assist with the youth leadership project, which will result in a report on students' perceptions on violence and biases in local schools. By making use of knowledge gained through the project, LFCS will make recommendations on how students and school districts can work together to solve issues of common concern.
Organizational Development Support: LFCS will continue to receive on-going staff training in the areas of board development, program development, financial management, computers and technology, and integrated records management systems. LFCS will also complete the installation of its new telephone system.
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| United Hmong Association, Inc. (UHA) |
P.O. Box 9683
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: 828/324-2322
Fax: 828/304-2494
Website: www.unitedhmongassociation.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Tong Yang, Executive Director (tyang@unitedhmongassociation.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The United Hmong Association, Inc. (UHA) was founded in 1994 by members of eighteen Hmong clans of North Carolina to assist in their quest to become naturalized citizens. Since then, UHA has been serving the Hmong of North Carolina, especially those in Catawba, Burke, Caldwell and Alexander counties. UHA's mission is to help the Hmong of North Carolina integrate into American society without having to sacrifice their cultural heritage and identity.
Program Support: In order for UHA to better address the needs of the community, UHA will use VERB funding to conduct a thorough community needs assessment. After this, UHA will proceed with a strategic plan to develop programs that address core community needs.
Organizational Development Support: VERB funding will enable UHA to hire a part-time staff member to coordinate and oversee the community needs assessment project, hire consultants to assist with conducting the community needs assessment, and purchase supplies and equipment for the project.
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Laotian Organizations |
| Khmu International Federation, Inc. (KIF)
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P.O. Box 244
Richmond, CA 94808
Phone: 510/289-5814
Fax: 209/463-7148
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Contact Person: Mr. Chris Karnsouvong, Coordinator (chriskarnsouvong@yahoo.com)
Mr. Manh Phongboupha, President (mphongbo@co.alameda.ca.us); 510/ 265-8267
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Khmu1 Federation International, Inc. (KIF) became a 501(c)3 organization in the year 2000. KIF's mission is twofold: First, KIF seeks to improve collaboration and coordination among Khmu community members, and to facilitate the sharing of information and resources. Second, KIF improves the lives of Khmu locally and nationwide by addressing issues of cultural identity, literacy, and economic opportunity.
Program Support: KIF will use the second year of VERB funding to educate the public about Khmu issues, gather and disseminate relevant information and materials to Khmu communities, and offer technical assistance and training to Khmu leaders and organizations. At the local level, KIF will provide translation services to its members, hold community forums, teach life skills to Khmu seniors, hold cultural activities, and carry out activities that promote higher education.
Organizational Development Support: As a strategic plan was conducted in the first year of VERB funding, KIF will continue to improve its management system and strengthen the capacity of its board by improving its fiscal, programmatic and administrative systems. KIF will also implement a plan for procuring additional funding, and launch a website.
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| Lao American Women Association (LAWA)
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6807 Ingram Street
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301/306-0345
Fax: 301/306-0345
Email: hanumahn@tidalwave.net
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Contact Person: Ms. Bounheng Inversin, President; 301/306-0345
Ms. Bounchanh Senthavong, Vice President (bsenthav@ibb.gov); 202/619-1317
Ms. Vannasone Keodara, Project Director (vannasone@cox.net); 703/626-2001
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Type of Organization: MAA
Fiscal Agent:
Newcomer Community Service Center (NCSC)
1628 16th Street, NW, Suite 306
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202/462-4330
Fax: 202/462-2774
Website: www.newcomerservice.org
Contact Person: Mr. Vilay Chaleunrath, Executive Director (vilay@newcomerservice.org)
Profile: The Lao American Women Association (LAWA) was established in 1995 to assist public and private agencies in meeting the needs of Lao American women and to educate the general public about the situation of Lao American women and the contributions of Lao Americans in general. LAWA also promotes education in Lao language, art, and culture, and it collects and disseminates information on Lao women' issues.
Program Support: With VERB funding, LAWA will collaborate with a number of other Lao organizations to form a Lao Community Forum, which will serve as a center for information sharing and dissemination. The forum will also provide counseling to victims of domestic violence, mental health counseling, referral services, transportation for the elderly, translation and interpretation services, and assistance for elderly people in becoming U.S. citizens. In addition, it will create a community newsletter.
Organizational Development Support: VERB funding will pay for a part-time program director to coordinate the activities that LAWA and its partners will offer, and it will enable LAWA's program director and staff to get training in areas such as leadership development, board procedures, program management and development, and collaboration.
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| The United Laotian Community Development, Inc. (ULCD)
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120 Broadway, Suite 4
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: 510/235-5005
Fax: 510/534-4251
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Contact Person: Ms. Phaeng Toommaly-Anderson, Executive Director (phaengta@comcast.net)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Fiscal Agent:
Opportunity West
3720 Barrett Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: 510/236-5812
Fax: 510/236-5815
Contact Person: Ms. Cheryl Maier, Executive Director
(opportunitywest@sbcglobal.net)
Profile: The United Laotian Community Development, Inc. (ULCD) was founded in 1994 to help the Laotian community in the East Bay area of northern California gain access to social services. ULCD provides a variety of direct social services to the Laotian community in Contra Costa County, and works with public offices and officials to address issues of community concern.
Program Support: With VERB funding for the second year, ULCD will continue and improve its Seniors Access Program, and will initiate a collaborative youth project. By teaming with other youth organizations in Contra Costa County, ULCD will offer programs such as leadership training, after-school tutoring, and library skills development.
Organizational Development Support: ULCD will continue to improve its organizational capacity in the areas of leadership development, board development, resource development, civic engagement, and fiscal structure. It will also continue to develop its sustainability plan and work on a short- and long-term strategic plan. ULCD will also work on obtaining its 501(c)3 status.
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| United Refugee Services of Wisconsin (URSW)
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312 North Third Street
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608/256-6400
Fax: 608/256-6501
Website: www.ursw.org
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Contact Person: Mr. ThajYing Lee, Executive Director (thajyinglee@tds.net)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The United Refugee Services of Wisconsin, Inc. (URSW) was founded in 1984 by the Hmong Association of Southern Wisconsin, the Lao Association, and the Khmer Association of Wisconsin. URSW's mission is to help Laotian and other refugees, as well as other minorities, to remain or become self-sustaining and to be integrated into the fabric of American society while preserving their cultural heritage. URSW provides employment, educational and other supportive services to refugees to ease the problems encountered in relocating to the United States.
Program Support: URSW will use part of the VERB funding to conduct a community needs assessment. From this, URSW will develop programs to address the top three pressing needs of the community.
Organizational Development Support: VERB funding will be used to train staff and board members, and to undertake a strategic planning process to enable URSW create a Southeast Asian Community Center.
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Vietnamese Organizations |
| International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) |
1425 Clayton Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Phone: 866/206-9073 x2966
Fax: 866/206-9073 x2966
Email: info@ican2.org
Website: www.ican2.org
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Contact Person: Ms. Quyen Vuong (quyen@quyen.org)
Ms. Ivy Voung (ivyvoung@yahoo.com); 408/957-6510 ext. 25
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: ICAN was founded in April 2000 by members of the Lieu Quan Temple (a.k.a. Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center) in San Jose, California. ICAN is a nonprofit organization led by volunteers to help children realize their potentials and become exemplary community members. Its programs aim to create strong family and community networks to support children, and to provide children with skills, confidence, and opportunities.
Program Support: With the second year of VERB funding, ICAN will continue to offer parenting/childcare workshops for Vietnamese parents, grandparents and others caring for children aged five and younger. It will also facilitate a parental support-group initiative.
Organizational Development Support: ICAN staff, members, and volunteers will continue to receive training in subjects such as board governance, program management, teamwork, and evaluation. They will also continue to build a data/management system, complete the revamping of the ICAN website, print new brochures and newsletters, and set up improved accounting and financial reporting systems.
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| Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc. (MVMA)
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17101 Overhill Road
Derwood, MD 20855
Phone: 301/990-6622
Fax: 301/942-1257
Website: www.mdvietmutual.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Hoan D. Dang, President (hoan.dang@mdvietmutual.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc. (MVMA), is an educational, community-based organization dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of Vietnamese Americans and others. Founded in 1982, MVMA has provided support services to over 20,000 refugees and immigrants.
Program Support: A portion of VERB funding will assist MVMA in leasing and operating a Vietnamese American Community Center where Vietnamese community members will be able to access MVMA programs. VERB funding will also support a part-time staff member to manage the Community Center, and establish a volunteer recruitment and training program.
Organizational Development Support: Part of the VERB funding will be invested in staff development. Also, a consultant will be sub-contracted to assist MVMA in establishing a gift-giving program to increase the number of individual donors and corporate sponsors.
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| Nhom Tinh Thuong-Phat Tu Chua An Lac (The Loving Care Group) (LCG)
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329 Educational Parkway Drive
San Jose, CA 95133
Phone: 925/228-6230
Email: HoangMongThu@aol.com
Website: www.lovingcaregroup.com
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Contact Person: Ms. Thu Hoang, Group leader (grouptinhthuong@yahoo.com); 925/295-4461
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Type of Organization: MAA
Fiscal Agent:
East Bay Vietnamese Association (EBVA)
1218 Miller Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 510/533-4224
Fax: 510/533-4219
Website: www.ebviet.org/
Contact Person: Mr. Lai Van Luu, Executive Director (ebva@aol.com)
Profile: Nhom Tinh Thuon-Phat Tu Chua An Lac (Love Support Group for Juvenile Delinquents) (NTT) was started in 1995 by twenty volunteers and members of the An Lac Temple. NTT carries out a variety of programs to prevent antisocial behavior among youth, and to help juveniles and women in detention to remain connected to their families and culture. They also raise funds to help homeless people.
Program Support: VERB funding in the second year will enable NTT to continue its community services, such as visiting the county juvenile center and the women' jail, conducting workshops, organizing parents workshops, assisting the An Lac Temple School with Vietnamese language classes, and maintaining and updating its website. NTT will also start a Vietnamese-language radio talk-show to address issues of crime and crime prevention within the Vietnamese American community, as well as raise funds for the organization.
Organizational Development Support: NTT will establish an office equipped with a computer, printer, fax machine, phone and Internet access. It will also hire one full-time and one part-time staff. Staff will also work with the Board of Directors to refine the organization's mission and goals.
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| The United Montagnard Christian Church, Inc. (UMCC)
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1204 Picard Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone: 336/621-1040 or 336/375-144
Fax: 336/621-1040
Website: www.montagnarducc.org
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Contact Person: Reverend Y' Hin Nie, Executive Director (revyhinevangel@aol.com)
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Type of Organization: FBO
Profile: The United Montagnard Christian Church, Inc. (UMCC) was established to provide spiritual and social support the newly arrived Montagnard refugees and other refugees in the Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh areas of North Carolina. UMCC offers social services including health education and referral, cultural orientation, ESL instruction, and, citizenship classes.
Program Support: VERB funding will enhance and support UMCC's current health education program, ESL classes, and job placement program.
Organizational Development Support: The VERB sub-award will enable UMCC to develop its capacity to operate as a grant recipient and implement social service programs. With VERB funding, UMCC will hire consultants to review and make recommendations on improving its administrative systems. UMCC will also begin a strategic planning process, and obtain training for staff and church leaders in fields such as nonprofit and fiscal management, fundraising, and program development.
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