With a grant by the Samuel Fels Fund, SEAMAAC will be conducting a health disparity survey in the Southeast Asian communities of Philadelphia over the summer of 2007. Through our own experiences with working with immigrants and refugees, SEAMAAC staff has witnessed our clients' inability to access quality healthcare. Some of the reasons for the gap in healthcare services to our clients include lack of health insurance, language barriers, and financial difficulties. This health survey is the start of SEAMAAC's work to collect data that tells the stories of the needs of Philadelphia's immigrants and refugees. Following the data collection, SEAMAAC will create a comprehensive report that will be made available to the community, local agencies and institutions, and other social services providers.

This special project would not be possible without the collaboration and participation of our clients, community members, and staff. We would also like to thank the Samuel Fels Fund, our Samuel Fels' Intern (Leah Hsu), Dr. Giang Nguyen, and participating organizations including the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia, The Welcoming Center, HIAS & Council, and Nationalities Services Center.

If you are interested in supporting and participating in this project, please contact Thoai at 215-467-0690.

Although SEAMAAC continues to receive strong support from various agencies and foundations, the needs of our clients and others whom we serve still remain greater than what SEAMAAC can deliver through its programs and staff. Please make a difference to an individual and a community by making a tax deductible contribution to SEAMAAC. SEAMAAC is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

When you give financial support to SEAMAAC, you help to build stronger communities!

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SEAMAAC
1711 South Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-0690

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SEAMAAC is an extremely valuable non-profit organization that provides crucial help for new Americans and limited English speakers in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Volunteers allow us to extend our reach and offer far more help to needy families and individuals than we otherwise could.

Volunteering is open to any individual or group who are willing to roll up their sleeves to help make United States a better place for everyone to live.

Opportunities range from mentoring youth to community clean ups, and everything in between.

To become involved, please call 215 467-0690 to discuss truly meaningful volunteer opportunities further.