Category Archives: News on Thai CDC
- 22-11-2014
Thai CDC Executive Director Meets Nobel Laureate Professor Muhummad Yunus
At the Little Bangladesh 4th Anniversary Celebration dinner on November 22, 2014 held at the Universal Sheraton, Thai CDC Executive Director, Chanchanit Martorell, had an experience of a lifetime by meeting Nobel Laureate Professor Muhummad Yunus whom she considers one of her heroes. As a Bangladeshi, he is one of the Bangladeshi community’s own sons Continue Reading
- 20-11-2014
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Briefing on President Obama’s Executive Action Mentions Thai CDC
Mayor Garcetti mentions Thai CDC’s effort in immigrant affairs at his briefing on the President’s Executive Action. See the story here.
- 27-10-2014
Thai CDC and the Rotary Club of Thai Town Celebrate the 15-Year Anniversary of Thai Town
On October 27, 2014, the Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC) in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Thai Town celebrated the 15-year anniversary of Thai Town at Thailand Plaza. The celebration marked a milestone in the history of Thais in Los Angeles as it signifies the lasting impact that Thais have made in the Continue Reading
- 29-9-2014
Thai CDC’s East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market Awarded $94,681 from the United States Department of Agriculture to Help Promote Access for Low Income Families to Locally Grown, Healthy Food
Recognizing the importance of access to healthy food for low-income communities, Thai CDC was awarded $94,681 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to improve and enhance the East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market. The expanded farmers’ market will perform Covered California enrollments, accept Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT), host dieticians, promote healthy Continue Reading
- 18-9-2014
Thai Community Development Center’s 20th Anniversary Gala: Rise of the Thai Americans Pays Tribute to the Accomplishments of Thai CDC and Honors the Contributions of Individuals to the Thai Community
On September 18, 2014, the Thai Community Development Center celebrated its 20th Anniversary gala to commemorate 20 years of serving the community and to pay tribute to the accomplishments of Thai Americans and their important and significant contributions to our economy, political landscape, and social/cultural fabric and other individuals who advanced the material and social Continue Reading
- 8-9-2014
1964: And in depth look at the legacy and future of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read the story here.
- 22-8-2014
Voter Outreach Specialist
- 12-8-2014
Asian Community Leaders Meet with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles – On August 12th, 2014, thirty Asian Pacific Islander (API) community leaders met with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti including Chanchanit Martorell, Executive Director of the Thai Community Development Center, as part of the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Roundtable. In preparation for the meeting, Martorell and the community leaders Continue Reading
- 6-8-2014
Thai CDC Featured on APCF Newsletter!
The Asian Pacific Community Fund featured Thai CDC in their newsletter! Check out the newsletter article on our work here.
- 16-7-2014
The Funders’ Network Visits Thai Town
THAI TOWN – On July 16th, 2014, over 20 funders from around the nation convened at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue to learn about the many programs and projects that the Thai Community Development Center is undertaking to help make Thai Town a thriving and vibrant community. “The Funders’ Network for Smart Continue Reading