Be Kind in May
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
United Cambodian CommunityUCC's Housing Program provides assistance and education with housing and rental relief.
$75
raised by 7 people
$2,000 goal
About UCC
For over 40 years, UCC has elevated the Cambodian community through local engagement and leadership that embodies Cambodian cultural values. UCC provides health equity, community integration, youth enrichment, and economic inclusion programs. In the year, UCC serves over 7,000 community members.
COVID-19 Relief and Economic Recovery
During the pandemic, UCC has given over $102,000 in financial assistance directly to low-income Cambodian families and small businesses. In response to the COVID19 pandemic, UCC has shifted its services to better meet the immediate needs of the Cambodian community in Long Beach, CA while keeping staff and community members safe and healthy. The immediate needs UCC is focused on are:
- COVID-19 Outreach, Education, and Vaccine Assistance
Educating and assisting Khmer-speakers in COVID-19 resources through hosting a COVID-19 Khmer hotline and phone banking.
UCC has assisted over 500 community members in receiving the vaccine.
- Housing Counseling and Rental Assistance
Providing housing counseling on financial stability, rental rights, and fair housing. Distributing rental and utilities assistance funds to low-income families below 100% Federal Poverty Level.
UCC gave over $26,750 to 126 low-income families for rental and utilities assistance.
- Business Counseling and Small Business Microgrants
Providing business counseling in access to capital, adhering to COVID-19 health regulations, and social media.
UCC distributed over 24,000 in microgrants to 48 small businesses.
- Older Adult Health and Food Security
Providing weekly care calls and coordinating health services to Cambodian older adults that are isolated. UCC has connected 150 Cambodian older adults to fresh groceries and mental health resources.
UCC provided $17,850 of food vouchers to a Cambodian grocery store for 450 community members.
- Youth Mental Health
Connecting youth to mental health and workforce development training.
UCC supported over 45 youth and distributed $6,200 in supportive services to youth.
What will #GiveInMay Contributions Support?
Give In May Funds will support flexible funding for community members that do not meet the eligibility for government supported COVID-19 and economic relief efforts including undocumented immigrants and individuals with subsidized housing.
Population Served
Cambodian
Immigrants
Older Adults
Youth
Low-Income Families
Limited English Speakers
Small Businesses