Cambodian Association of Illinois

Cambodian Association of Illinois

The Cambodian Association of Illinois is a non-profit organization located at 2831 W. Lawrence Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This is just east of the Chicago River and 1/2 block west of California Avenue.

It's mission is to aid immigrants and refugees from Cambodia. It was founded in 1976 by Cambodian refugees fleeing the Khmer Rouge and the Killing Fields.

Cambodian artist and immigrant Narath Tan is a part of it.

External links

* [http://www.cambodian-association.org Cambodian Association of Illinois]


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