Our Vision
We envision a community where all newly arriving and long-settled immigrants and refugees can thrive, actively engage in civic discourse, and contribute to Central Massachusetts while achieving their full potential.
Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Community!
A dedicated community partner empowering Southeast Asians in Central Massachusetts to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
WE ARE SEACMA
OUR MISSION
Founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2001, the mission of the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA) is to envision a community where all newly arriving and long-settled immigrants and refugees can thrive, actively engage in civic discourse, and contribute to Central Massachusetts while achieving their full potential.
We strive to uplift and empower Southeast Asians in Central Massachusetts by meeting the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our culturally responsive services, from job training and career development to academic support and emotional wellness, support every community member to build stability, confidence, and a brighter future. Together, we honor our heritage, strengthen our voices, and create new opportunities for many generations to come.
What we do
As a cultural steward, SEACMA is an essential part of Worcester’s thriving urban environment that proactively takes leadership in leveraging our values-driven influence to advance social justice, equity, and learning beyond our walls.
SEACMA is a Massachusetts Community Development Corporation (MACDC) and a member of the Federal Community Development Tax Credits Program (CDTC).
SEACMA is a proud member and supporter of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Advisory Council, Worcester Cultural Coalition, MassGrowth Development, the Botanical Garden Advisory Committee, the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits (MCN), Worcester Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force, Worcester Together, the Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission, EANE (Employers Association of the Northeast), and other local, regional, and statewide partnerships that strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all residents.
WHAT WE DO
What we do
CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP
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.
Community & Economic Development
SEACMA is a Massachusetts Community Development Corporation (MACDC) and a member of the Federal Community Development Tax Credits Program (CDTC).
Advocacy & Support
SEACMA is a proud member and supporter of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Advisory Council, Worcester Cultural Coalition, MassGrowth Development, the Botanical Garden Advisory Committee, the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits (MCN), Worcester Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force, Worcester Together, the Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission, EANE (Employers Association of the Northeast), and other local, regional, and statewide partnerships that strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all residents.
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