Cambodian Family (TCF) is a community-based organization founded in 1980, when Cambodian refugees first settled in the United States after fleeing war and genocide in their homeland. TCF’s mission is to provide refugee and immigrant families with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and aspirations to create better health and well-being in their lives. TCF services are expanding to immigrants and refugees from around the world. TCF staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Khmer (Cambodian), Spanish, Cham, and Vietnamese.
TCF Executive Director Vattana Peon said she wants to address barriers to wealth creation associated with a lack of programs offered to Orange County’s low-income, limited-English-speaking communities. He said he is inspired by education and empowerment activities. “We were constantly asked for help by our customers, especially newly arrived immigrants,” Peon explains. “I took this gap in services as motivation to help my community.” TCF helps consumers establish and improve credit and save through culturally and linguistically tailored classroom workshops. We provide financial education and empowerment content designed to help you increase your debt, reduce your debt, and improve your access to financial services.
“If people are informed about the options available to them in understandable materials and culturally appropriate ways, they will have the courage and knowledge to make better informed decisions about their finances. . Building confidence is the key to economic empowerment,” Peon advises. “Learning about finance can be scary, but don’t be afraid to start and don’t forget to ask questions. It’s important to take things one step at a time and learn at your own pace and comfort level. ”
For more information, please visit the Cambodian Family website.
