Mission Statement
Cham Refugees Community of Seattle is a nonprofit organization to provide Islamic educational, social and cultural relevant services to Cham and other ethnic minorities in South Seattle and South King County.
Vision
Cham Refugees Community first opened its doors to serve the ethnic Cham population from Vietnam and Cambodia more than 30 years ago.
Today, it is a non-profit agency serving the local Muslim refugee and immigrant communities in Seattle and the surrounding areas by providing family and community-focused services. The organization continues to serve ethnic Cham populations, and newly arrived refugees from East Africa, Iraq and Burma (Rohingya).
Tomorrow, we look towards building a future modern community center to continue serving the communities of South Seattle.
Mission Statement
Cham Refugees Community of Seattle is a nonprofit organization to provide Islamic educational, social and cultural relevant services to Cham and other ethnic minorities in South Seattle and South King County.
Vision
Cham Refugees Community first opened its doors to serve the ethnic Cham population from Vietnam and Cambodia more than 30 years ago.
Today, it is a non-profit agency serving the local Muslim refugee and immigrant communities in Seattle and the surrounding areas by providing family and community-focused services. The organization continues to serve ethnic Cham populations, and newly arrived refugees from East Africa, Iraq and Burma (Rohingya).
Tomorrow, we look towards building a future modern community center to continue serving the communities of South Seattle.
Social Services
Youth & senior programs
At Cham Refugees Community, we are dedicated to supporting young children and elderly seniors through our various initiatives. With one of our initiatives being Youth Academic, we are always striving to increase our youths' academic success. Social isolation prevention among seniors being one of our other initiatives, CRC strives to increase social activities among seniors through senior gathering around ethnic food and conversation.
Interested in joining the Cham Youth Support Program? Enroll today to see if you qualify.
To learn more, contact Yakkob Man, Director at yakkob@chamrefugeescommunity.org
Cultural Programs
CRC's cultural programs focuses on native language retention and preservation. Children, youth, adults and the elderly alike, all participate in cultural program such as the Cham language classes that are taught from beginner's level to higher intermediate level. Other programs include summer night market and weekly ethnic food stand celebrating food as an essential aspect of ones culture.
To learn more contact admin@chamrefugeescommunityr.org
Social Services
NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING?:
1. ENERGY ASSISTANCE
2. REFERRAL SERVICES
3. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
4. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
5. DSHS BENEFIT
6. MEDICAL BENEFIT
PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL CHAM REFUGEES COMMUNITY at 206-829-8300 or admin@chamrefugeescommunity.org to schedule an appointment for assistance.