Our Mission

To help Southeast Asians in Central Massachusetts thrive and become advocates and contributing citizens to the greater community while preserving their unique cultural heritage.

WE ARE:

  • A cultural Steward

    As a cultural steward, SEACMA is an essential part of Worcester's thriving urban environment that proactively takes leadership in leveraging out values-driven influence to advance social justice, equity, and learning beyond our walls.

    A unique organization, SEACMA is a regional and national leader in shaping the American narrative through the immigrant, refugee, and Asian Pacific American experience. 

  • A Southeast Asian Community and Economic Development Center 

    SEACMA is a Certified Massachusetts Community Development Corporation (MACDC) and a member of the Federal Community Development Tax Credits Program (CDTC).

  • And a Community Leader

    Member of:

    MA Office of Immigrants and Refugees Advisory Council, MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Board, Greater Worcester Community Foundation Board, Worcester Art Museum Corporate Board, Worcester Public Schools’ Superintedent Search Committee, Worcester Public Health Committee, Worcester Together Logistic Committee, Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force, MACDC, MACDTC, AmeriCorps.  

Our History

Approximately 7.58% of Worcester's population is Asian, which totals to about 14,100 people.

Founded in 1999 and established as a nonprofit agency in 2001, the Southeast Asian Coalition strives to address the lack of culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Southeast Asian immigrants in Central Massachusetts. Through the organization’s continued efforts, SEACMA has been able to develop a strong, positive reputation among members and collaborators. Our organization has become a trusted cultural community center and one that is contacted first when members are in need of help.

OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

The Southeast Asian Coalition supports, promotes and advocates for the success of the Southeast Asian population of Central Massachusetts.

SEACMA accomplishes this goal by:

  • Providing job training and assistance within career pathways while advocating for each individual’s success

  • Bridging the gap between the Southeast Asian community and the Greater Worcester community

  • Supporting academic, economic, emotional, social, and cultural needs of those who seek it

  • Promoting and embracing the cultural heritage of the different Southeast Asian cultures represented in the Greater Worcester community

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