Thai Community Development Center

⏳ Halfway there, but still so much to give! Thai CDC has supported over 2,000 human trafficking survivors with legal aid, case management, and monetary restitution through our Slavery Eradication and Rights Initiative (SERI) Project. Your donation funds legal immigration services, policy advocacy to protect victims of human trafficking and exploitation, and family reunifications, resettlement, and cultural orientation. Learn more and give at GiveInMay.org/Thai-Community-Development-Center #GiveInMay #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth #ThaiCDC

**Our Voter Center at the Wat Thai has been rescheduled to Sunday, 5/31, 10am to 4pm. Thai CDC is joining CAUSE and partner AANHPI-serving organizations for a “Together WE Vote, our API Get Out the Vote Fest” across Los Angeles County from May 23 - June 2! For more info, please visit: cause.usa.org/togetherwevote

On May 1st, Thai CDC joined thousands as we filled the streets of LA with chants, signs, and resistance. From MacArthur Park to Grand Park, workers, immigrants, families, students, faith leaders, and allies marched together and showed the world what people power looks like. ✊🏽 Thank you to @chirla_org for organizing this amazing display of power! #MayDay2026 #PrimeroDeMayo #InternationalWorkersDay Check out the photos from the rally: /scl/fo/4ow48rafw09jcthzapgzt/AJEv5oGCLLqno9Ey7KGYf_4?rlkey=a7itwvzvo5ccoqzh82fx86wo5&st=0cb0nnqv&dl=0

On April 18th, Thai CDC joined a coalition of 40 leading Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) organizations across Los Angeles County to convene a historic California gubernatorial candidate forum in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. We brought together community members, leaders, and candidates for a critical conversation on the future of the state and how they will support AANHPI priorities as Governor. A recording is available by visiting: bit.ly/aanhpi-gubernatorial-forum-vid Translated captions are available in Chinese, Korean, Thai, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. More photos can be viewed here: /scl/fo/v44nl94dmlm1jjyj83eo7/ALnZIXT442Lj2SF9SLA- zm8?rlkey=rpsac880qv1iirpp00dt5ur9b&st=dbhbcztx&dl=Q Please join CAUSE and partner AANHPI-serving organizations like us for a “Together WE Vote, our API Get Out the Vote Fest” across Los Angeles County from May 23 - June 2! For more info, please visit: cause.usa.org/togetherwevote

Our programs provide mono-lingual Thai speakers and other low-income immigrant communities housing, legal, food, business, educational, and health resources! Your donation funds in language services in the areas of health, housing, food, legal rights, workers’ rights, legal immigration services, small business counseling, and community resources fairs. Learn more and give at GiveInMay.org/Thai-Community-Development-Center #GiveInMay #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth #ThaiCDC

Imagine trying to secure housing when the documents are incomprehensible. For many LEP families, this is a daily reality. Affordable housing should not be inaccessible due to language barriers. When families cannot fully understand applications, leases, or their rights, they are put at risk. Language access is housing justice. #LanguageAccess #HousingJustice #ThaiCDC #LEP #AffordableHousing

Special thanks to our UCLA intern, Gabriel, for hand-drawing the art!!nd 90% of children from Asian immigrant backgrounds in the U.S. serve as language brokers for their parents. While there are many resources for Spanish speakers, there are not as many for Asian languages, especially Thai. When children act as family interpreters, they often sacrifice school time for adult responsibilities. This 'language brokering' can hurt their grades and take a serious toll on their mental health Without proper language access services, children become their families' only link to essential information. Special thanks to our UCLA intern Gabriel for hand-drawing the art! #LanguageAccess #ThaiCDC

What a day at the 17th Annual Thai New Year Festival! Our Community Resource & Health Fair section of the festival brought care, culture, and community together in the heart of Thai Town. By the numbers: • 43,400 face masks distributed • 4,400 COVID-19 test kits distributed • 1,002 disinfectant wipes given out • 100+ community members provided health screenings • 25 UCLA health student volunteers in action Plus, hundreds of tote bags, T-shirts, drinks, toys, and more resources directly into the hands of our community 💛 Even with a late start from our lab partner, we provided Hep A vaccinations and critical health education—proving that every moment counted. From record-breaking Pad Thai to cultural celebrations, this wasn’t just a festival—it was community care in action. And elected officials honored us with their presence too! They included State Senator Durazo (@senatormed ), Assemblymember Caloza (@asmcaloza ), Mayor Bass (@mayorofla ), Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez (@hugoforcd13 ), LAPD Chief McDonnell (@lapdpolicechief ), and LA County Sheriff Luna (@lunaforsheriff ). Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and community member who showed up. It truly took a village. 💛 Reshare this post to share LA Events and let us know if you see yourself in any photos! Upward and Onward! #ThaiCDC #ThaiTown #Songkran #Community #LosAngeles #HealthFair

#GiveInMay starts TODAY! From May 1-31, support Thai CDC in uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities nationwide! Follow along this month as we share our work and where your donations are used! Learn more and give at GiveInMay.org/Thai-Community-Development-Center #GiveInMay #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth #ThaiCDC

Thai CDC and KYCC are hosting a workshop to help low-income communities apply for Emergency Income Support of up to $19,000. Join us tomorrow, April 29, at 1 PM at the Preserve! Share this post to spread the resources! #IncomeSupport #ThaiCDC #KYCC

Yesterday, Thai Town showed out! Proud to join @thaicdc , @thaiconsulatela , and thousands of Angelenos for the 17th Annual Songkran Festival. From Pad Thai and Muay Thai to cultural performances and a world record attempt - Thai Town packed it all into one afternoon. Sawasee Pee Mai! Happy Thai New Year to everyone celebrating!

✨ What a beautiful day in Thai Town! ✨ Honored to celebrate the 17th Annual Songkran Festival & Parade—an incredible tradition filled with culture, community, and joy. Songkran, the traditional New Year in Thailand, symbolizes renewal and fresh beginnings, with water used to wash away the past and welcome good fortune for the year ahead. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, vendors, and small businesses who made this celebration so special. Grateful to the Thai Consulate and a special appreciation to the @thaicdc for their leadership in bringing this event to life. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings. 🙏🏽✨