DONATION We gladly support Thai CDC’s programs and services by donating: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 □ Other_______ Name:___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Telephone: ______________________ Email:____________________________________ Enclosed is a check for $__________ Please make check payable to Thai CDC and return this form with your check to: Thai Community Development Center 6376 Yucca St., Suite B Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-468-2555 T | 323-461-4488 F Tax ID. No.: 95-453-1770 To pay with credit card, go to www.thaicdc.org Your donation is tax-deductible. We will send you a receipt for your contribution. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Thai Community Development Center was founded in 1994 on the idea that all peoples have a basic right to a decent standard of living and quality of life. Since its establishment, Thai CDC has addressed the multifaceted needs of Thai and other disadvantaged immigrants faced with substandard housing conditions and lack of access to basic health services, education and quality employment opportunities. THE MISSION OF THAI CDC IS TO ADVANCE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA THROUGH A BROAD AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY INCLUDING HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, PROMOTION OF SMALL BUSINESSES, NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. GOALS Our community economic development strategy consists of ten separate but integrated goals: 1. To empower and improve working conditions for low-income and exploited workers, especially those working in inhumane conditions; 2. To promote the rights of Thai Americans, as well as advocate for fair labor and immigration policies; 3. To provide and ensure access to culturally sensitive social services; 4. To develop leadership among Thai Americans through community service; 5. To find innovative ways to uplift low income individuals; 6. To promote economic stability through financial literacy, entrepreneur- ship training, small business develop- ment, and individual development ac- counts; 7. To engage in community asset building that will create jobs and provide micro-enterprise opportunities; 8. To develop affordable housing; 9. To revitalize public space through reinvestment, community beautification, and placemaking projects; and 10. To utilize cultural tourism and heritage marketing activities as a vehicle for economic development. Making our mark in the community Thai CDC successfully obtained a City of Los Angeles designation of Thai Town, the only municipally designated Thai enclave in the country. Thai CDC developed the Halifax and Palm Village Apartments providing 106 units of affordable housing to low- income individuals, families and seniors. Thai CDC contributed to the start up and development of hundreds of Thai owned businesses through its Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API-SBP). Thai CDC helped over 400 victims of human trafficking win redress and restitution, including the victims from the famed El Monte Case considered the first case of modern day slavery in the United States. THAI THAI COMMUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER CENTER Photo courtesy of Curtis McElhinney