The Cambodian Family

Program Information

The Cambodian Family (TCF) was established in 1980 by Cambodian refugees who had escaped the "killing fields" of the Khmer Rouge regime. They survived in refugee camps for years before finally resettling in the low-income Bishop Manor/ Minnie Street neighborhood of Santa Ana. Seeing the social unrest of their community and other countrymen, Cambodian refugees rented a small apartment in which to offer essential services. Volunteers taught English to newly arriving Cambodian refugees as well as providing social adjustment services to help Cambodian families recover from past trauma and learn new skills. Over the past 35 years we have established deep roots in our community. Supported by public and private funding we have provided services in areas of youth development, access for healthcare, employment, civic engagement, advocacy development and leadership. Over time we have expanded our services to the wider Santa Ana region including a majority of Latino families. We have successfully managed over $27 million public and private funds. Originally located in a warehouse across the railroad from our immigrant and refugee clients, we have relocated into a larger facility called The Cambodian Family Achievement Center purchased through a $2.1 million grant from the City of Santa Ana. We have refurbished our building to suitably provide child care, education, health and social services.

Health & Safety
Address 
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights