VERB 2005 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: In its third year of the VERB project, CBS will continue to provide and improve on its art, dance, music and Khmer language classes. It will also introduce two new programs: (1) Computer Training for Youth and; (2) a Heath Program for Adults.
Organizational Development Support: CBS will continue to employ its part-time administrative staff to coordinate the social service activities/programs and train youth in the areas of outreach and public relations. CBS will also hire consultants (3) to provide trainings to its Board, staff and volunteers in the areas of web development, fundraising, and leadership development.
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| Khmer Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (KAW) |
1848 County MM
Oregon, WI 53575
Phone: 608/215-7377
Fax: 608/873-3997
Website: http://www.wisconsinkhmer.org/
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Contact Person: Ms. Pech Yim, Executive Director, Project Director (director@wisconsinkhmer.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2592
Madison, WI 53701-2592
Phone: 608/256-6400
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: In its third year of VERB funding, KAW will conduct voter registration drives to reach out to disenfranchised Cambodian-Americans; offer local youth with programs in leadership development and Khmer culture, as well as improve its Community Gardens program by providing its participants with a trainer.
Organizational Development Support: KAW will hire consultants to assist and train its board members and/or staff in the following areas: development of its financial system, fundraising, program development, organizational management, board development and evaluation.
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| Khmer Buddhist Society, Inc. (KBS) |
2715 Liberty Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: 336/256-4060
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.(KBS), 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 third year of VERB funding, KBS will offer a Summer Youth program that will provide opportunities for local youth to partake in various leadership and personal development activities, as well as host a talent show for the larger community.
Organizational Development Support: KBS will hire a consultant to train its board members in their roles and responsibilities and to conduct a board assessment and evaluate its sustainability.
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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/
Email: info@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)
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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: In its final year with the VERB project, SJCBS will continue to improve/expand its Cambodian language class and offer a technical computer training program. It will also offer two new services to the community: (1) an information and referral service and; (2) a speakers’ bureau. In addition, SJCBS plans to do more collaborative work with other local community-based organization to implement a capacity building initiative.
Organizational Development Support: SJCBS will hire consultants to mentor, train, and assist with the implementation of its information and referral service, as well as board and staff development in the areas of roles and responsibilities, outreach strategies and resource development, among others. It will also purchase a server to expand the capacity of its technical computer training program.
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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. is a grassroots organization that works with low-income communities of color in Dane County, Wisconsin. Founded in 2000 by Southeast Asian-American youth, FI’s mission is to inspire and empower individuals through leadership development and community organizing that will bring about social, political and economic change.
Program Support:With the last year of VERB funding, Freedom, Inc. will continue to offer its Southeast Asian Family Unity Project, a project which focus’ on addressing the needs of Hmong and Southeast Asians facing deportation by providing case management services and coordinating community education forums.
Organizational Development Support: FI will hire consultants to assist with its financial administrative operations and fundraising efforts; enable its staff to enroll in classes on subjects relating to his/her work, as well as give its staff opportunities to attend various conferences relating to organizational development.
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| Hmong Women's Heritage Association (HWHA) |
2251 Florin Road, Suite 104
Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: 916/394-1405
Fax: 916/392-9326
Website: http://www.hmongwomenheritage.org
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Contact Person: Ms. May Ying Ly, Executive Director (myxly@hmongwomenheritage.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Hmong Women's Heritage Association started as support group in 1993 in Sacramento, CA. Incorporated in 1994, HWHA’s mission is to help preserve and teach the Hmong culture, assist Hmong women and their families adjust to living in America and to promote a healthy community through education, advocacy, mentoring, outreach and other social and support services.
Organizational Development Support: HWHA will hire consultants to assist with fundraising, the development and implementation of a fund development plan, conduct staff retreats for program planning and evaluation, and conduct board retreats to develop a strategic plan.
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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: http://www.uhanc.org/
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Contact Person: Mr. Tong Yang, Executive Director (tyang@uhanc.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 its second year of VERB funding, UHA will finish up its comprehensive community needs assessment and implement programs based on the assessment’s findings.
Organizational Development Support: UHA will conduct board retreats and develop a strategic plan. On top of this, UHA Board and staff will receive trainings in the areas of communication, organizational procedures, leadership development, grant writing and grant management, among others.
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| Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Associations, Inc. (WUCMAA) |
2317 International Lane, Suite 219
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608/242-9229
Fax: 608/241-6165
Website: www.wucma.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Viluck Kue, Executive Director (viluck@wucmaa.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Associations, Inc. (WUCMAA) was founded in 1986 by ten organizations serving the Hmong communities in the state of Wisconsin. Now, with a with a membership of 16 mutual assistance organizations, WUCMAA plays major roles in assisting its members to gain leadership skills and work with other organizations at the state level to improve the quality of life for the Southeast Asian refugee and former refugee population in Wisconsin.
Program Support: With its second year of VERB funding, WUCMAA will offer services to six of its member organizations with assistance and training in advocacy, organizational and resource development and grant writing. WUCMAA will also conduct on-site needs assessments of the six member organizations and conduct evaluations on the impact of the VERB services offered.
Organizational Development Support: WUCMAA will hire consultants to assist with its fundraising activities and train its staff and member organizations on grant writing and resource development.
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Laotian Organizations |
| Khmu National Federation1, Inc. (KNF)
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P.O. Box 244
Richmond, CA 94808
Phone: 510/236-1466
Fax: 209/463-7148
Website: www.khmuweb.com
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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 Khmu National Federation, Inc. (KNF) became a 501(c)3 organization in the year 2000. KNF’s mission is twofold: First, KNF seeks to improve collaboration and coordination among Khmu community members, and to facilitate the sharing of information and resources. Second, KNF improves the lives of Khmu locally and nationwide by addressing issues of cultural identity, literacy, and economic opportunity.
Program Support: KNF its third year of VERB funding, KNF will host a Khmu families’ conference and a Khmu community leaders’ forum. It will also provide on-site trainings and technical assistance to Khmu community leaders and organizations based on their needs, as well as facilitate strategic planning sessions for Khmu organizations.
Organizational Development Support: With the assistance from consultants, KNF will develop a fundraising strategy, improve its website and offer train-the-trainers trainings to its board members to increase their capacity to serve their respective communities.
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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: Bounheng Inversin, President; 301/306-0345
Ms. Bounchanh Senthavong, Vice President (bsenthav@ibb.gov); 202/619-1317
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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: LAWA will continue to offer youth programs, such as its
traditional Lao dance class, youth forum and community engagement
activities. And in its third year of the VERB project, LAWA will offer a
new program: a Lao-American youth conference.
Organizational Development Support: LAWA will contract a part-time
coordinator to assist with its programs and activities; hire consultants to
conduct board trainings, financial literacy trainings, web literacy
training, and a strategic planning session.
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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: Vinya Sysamouth, Acting Executive Director (ulcd.ed@gmail.com)
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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: In its third year of VERB funding, ULCD will offer a bi-lingual Community Awareness television program and publish a quarterly newsletter and brochure.
Organizational Development Support: ULCD will hire a grant writer and a consultant to procure funding for its current youth and seniors programs, assist with the development of a fundraising strategy and build its website.
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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, refugees and 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.
Organizational Development Support: URSW will hire consultants to assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic and operational plan, perform an organizational assessment, maintain a donor management system, form a fundraising committee and implement fundraising strategies.
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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 third year of VERB funding, ICAN will conduct a radio program to promote community awareness of youth and children related issues, and develop a Vietnamese Parenting Guide for parents, grandparents and care providers of children aged 0-5. It will also continue to organize community building events and activities, such as the Tet celebration and its Children’s Faire.
Organizational Development Support: ICAN will conduct a board retreat where members will get hands-on training in organizational development, Board assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and strategy development and team building. ICAN members will receive trainings in the areas of board governance, public and media relations, volunteer and donor management, and graphics and web development skills. In addition, ICAN will purchase software to track volunteers and donors.
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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.
Organizational Development Support: In its last year of VERB funding, MVMA will work with a consultant to conduct and implement a comprehensive strategic plan.
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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
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 to Montagnard refugees and other refugees in the Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh areas of North Carolina. UMCC offers services such as cultural orientation, health education and referral, ESL instruction and citizenship classes.
Program Support: In its second year of VERB funding, UMCC will continue to offer its English conversation class, health education class, citizenship class, and translations services. It will expand its ESOL program by offering classes at two new levels: beginner and intermediary. In addition, UMCC will provide free transportation to its students.
Organizational Development Support: UMCC will offer its staff, instructors, and volunteers’ trainings in staff development, instructors’ skills development, and financial and administrative management and procedures. It will also purchase needed equipment and software, and hire consultants to train staff and volunteers in using them.
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| Vietnamese Community Center of San Francisco (VCCSF)
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766 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: 415/351-1038
Fax: 415/351-1039
Email: info@vietccsf.org
Website: www.vietccsf.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Thuc Khuong, Director (thuc@sbcglobal.net)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The Vietnamese Community Center of San Francisco (VCCF) was founded in 1993. Since its’ founding, VCCF has been providing support and services to low-income and limited English proficient Vietnamese immigrants and refugees in San Francisco. VCCF’s goals are to unite, empower and mobilize the local Vietnamese community to be active and productive participants in the American society.
Program Support: In its first year of VERB funding, VCCF will hire staff to provide additional support for its translation/interpretation service program.
Organizational Development Support: VCCF will hire consultants to assist with board development, train its Board members on their roles and responsibilities, review its accounting procedure, and train staff on bookkeeping basics and a new accounting software. VCCF’s staff will also attend grant writing and budgeting workshops and seminars.
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| National Congress of Vietnamese Americans (NCVA)
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6433 Northanna Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: 202/691-6592
Fax: 877/592-4140
Email: info@ncvaonline.org
Website: www.ncvaonline.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Hung Nguyen, President (hung.nguyen@ncvaonline.org)
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Type of Organization: MAA
Profile: The National Congress of Vietnamese Americans (NCVA) was founded in 1986 as a national forum for Vietnamese American civic participation. In recent years, NCVA has focused its’ attention on empowering individuals and communities at the local level in Northern Virginia.
Program Support: In its first year of VERB funding, NCVA will track policies affecting Vietnamese Americans, conduct voter education, provide leadership training to young leaders, lead community roundtables with other organizations to share best practices, strategize, discuss various topics, etc.
Organizational Development Support: NCVA will provide hands-on training to its interns and provide grant writing trainings to its Board members and send them to professional leadership development programs. In addition, NCVA will perform an organizational assessment, create marketing materials, develop an accounting system to track members, donors and volunteers, and develop a strategic plan.
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