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Thai Community Development Center
About Thai Community Development Center
Founded in April 1994, Thai Community Development Center embodies a fundamental belief that all people deserve access to a decent standard of living and quality of life. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this nonprofit cultural organization has spent three decades building stronger communities through equity-focused development strategies that prioritize the voices and resources of the people they serve. Rather than approaching community needs through traditional charity models, Thai CDC emphasizes exchange and mutual empowerment, working to enhance existing community skills, abilities, and resources. The organization serves as a vital bridge for some of Los Angeles's most vulnerable populations—immigrants, low-wage workers, welfare recipients, and human trafficking survivors—connecting them with pathways to economic stability, safe housing, healthcare, and business opportunities. What distinguishes Thai CDC is its holistic vision of community development as more than infrastructure; it's about nourishing households, developing people and institutions, and creating the conditions for communities to build themselves up from within. Operating with a philosophy of thinking globally while acting locally, Thai Community Development Center demonstrates deep commitment to returning ownership of economic decisions to community members themselves, creating sustainable change that reflects the values and priorities of the Los Angeles neighborhoods it serves.