United Cambodian Community

About UCC

For over 40 years, UCC has been a cornerstone of the Cambodian community, fostering local engagement and leadership rooted in Cambodian cultural values. In the year, UCC serves over 4,000 community members through programs focused on health equity, community integration, youth enrichment, and economic inclusion. Currently, UCC is concentrating on the following key areas:

Health Equity

The Health Equity Program is dedicated to empowering the wellbeing of Cambodian community members.  This 2024 - 2025 FY, the Health Equity Department consists of 3 programs: the Community Wellness Program (CWP); the Parenting Skills Program (PSP); and the Long Beach Justice Fund program (LBJF).  During the period, there were over 300 seniors enrolled and served in the CWP, enhancing both their physical and mental health, especially to educate them how to age well; more than 200 young families and caregivers had been served and educated on improving the relationship among multigenerational families, in the PSP; and over 70 undocumented and documented Cambodian immigrants had been served and enrolled in the LBJF.  Additionally, over 350 case management services had been provided to the program participants as well.  This year, we also connected over 300 unique community members with food boxes and grocery vouchers, donated by local agencies and by the D4 Office, including the AUHS, Performance Plus Tires, and Supervisor Janice Haun.

Economic Inclusion

The Economic program offers a variety of resources and support tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners. By prioritizing accessibly and inclusivity, we provide resources in Khmer to ensure all community members can benefit. Our services include business counseling access to capital, technical assistance and a range of workshops and webinars. Whether starting or expending or business, we are here to guide and support entrepreneurs every of the way, fostering economic growth and sustainability in Cambodia Town and throughout Long Beach. 

Community Integration

• Benefits Enrollment: The Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) assists low-income individuals with Medicare, helping them access programs that cover healthcare, food, and more. Using online tools and a person-centered approach, BECs help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities find and enroll in all eligible benefits programs, creating coordinated, community-wide access systems. These benefits include SNAP, LiHEAP, and Medi-Cal. The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) helps low-income community members apply for Medi-Cal, SNAP, General Relief, and CalWorks.

• Immigration/Pathway to Citizenship: We provide assistance with naturalization applications, fee waiver requests, and green card replacement applications for lawful permanent residents.

• Housing Counseling: Our Housing Counseling program offers guidance on seeking, financing, maintaining, renting, or owning a home. We provide First-Time Home Buyers and Rental Counseling.

Youth Enrichment

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program ( waitlist only): Youth ages 17-24 receive free training to become certified nursing assistants in an 8-weeks . This program equips participants with valuable skills for entering the workforce and enhances the credentials of experienced healthcare professiona

• CalVIP: Youth aged 16-24 participate in a 6-month program focused on leadership skills, soft skills, cultural education, job and career exploration, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

• Kids Art: Children aged 5-13 build confidence and enhance their art skills by learning about art history and various art techniques.

• Living Arts: This 6-month program for youth aged 14-24 offers hands-on art workshops led by guest artists who share their career journeys, provide industry insights, and teach practical art skills to inspire students to think like professional artists.

• Youth Alumni Network: Graduates of any UCC youth program can join the Youth Alumni Network, where they receive information on work, internship, and volunteer opportunities, scholarships, community events, new UCC programs, and more, keeping them connected to UCC and the community.

What will #Long Beach Gives Contributions Support? 

Support Staff Wellness at UCC

At UCC, our staff are the heart of everything we do. Their dedication and passion drive the impactful work we carry out in the Cambodian community. To ensure our team remains healthy, motivated, and supported, we are launching a fundraising campaign dedicated to staff wellness.

Your generous contribution will directly support initiatives such as stress management workshops, mental health resources, wellness activities, and team-building events. By investing in our staff's well-being, you help us create a positive, sustainable environment that allows us to continue serving the community with excellence.

Join us in prioritizing the wellness of those who tirelessly work to uplift others. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support!