News & Events
- 14-11-2025
Asm. Rick Zbur Honors Thai CDC with Community Uplift and Advocacy Award during 2025 Community Excellence Awards ceremony
The Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC), led by Executive Director Chanchanit “Chancee” Martorell, received the Community Uplift and Advocacy Award for more than three decades of transformative work advancing economic self-sufficiency, human rights, and equity for immigrant and low-income communities. Zbur’s office recognized Thai CDC’s legacy, sharing: Thai CDC was founded on the belief Continue Reading
- 5-11-2025
The Faces of Fabric: A Textile Exhibition Honors Survivors from the El Monte Thai Garment Slavery Case
(LOS ANGELES)—The Thai Community Development Center and artist Chancee June presented The Faces of Fabric: A Textile Exhibition today to mark the 30th anniversary of the El Monte Thai Garment Slavery Case. It featured textile art by Chancee June and photographs by Judy Branfman that confront exploitation in the garment industry and beyond. Attendees walked Continue Reading
- 22-9-2025
Trump Administration Retreats on Combatting Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation
As the Trump Administration diverts staff and budget for tackling #humantrafficking and child sex abuse to bolster ICE, survivor advocates speak out about how loss of federal support will impact efforts to protect the most vulnerable. Thai CDC’s Directing Attorney, Panida Rzonca spoke with Guardian reporter Aaron Glantz about the harm these priority shifts cause. Continue Reading
- 30-7-2025
Coffee with KCAL – Koreatown
Coffee with KCAL goes to Koreatown, where Jamie Yuccas and Jim Hill spoke with members of the community at One:Scape Coffee. Watch here to see Chancee Martorell discussing pressing issues in the community.
- 4-7-2025
AAPI Community Denounces Immigration Raids Press Conference
Read about Thai CDC’s involvement in the press conference denouncing the immigration raids. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-26/asian-american-leaders-urge-communities-to-stand-by-latinos-denounce-ice-raids https://abc7.com/amp/post/aapi-community-denounces-immigration-raids-expresses-solidarity-with-latino-community/16856815