Fiedler applauds more than $480,000 in state funding for Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler October 10, 2024 | 10:53 AM
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10 – Today, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., announced that $480,347 in state funding has been awarded to the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia for renovations to their facility in South Philadelphia.
This funding comes from the Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia, located in Fiedler’s legislative district in South Philadelphia, has provided innovative programs and services for Philadelphia’s Cambodian, refugee and immigrant community since 1979.
“For over 40 years, CAGP has provided Philadelphia’s Cambodian, refugee and immigrant community in Philadelphia with cultural, educational and community building services and programs, while being a pillar in the community,” Fiedler said. “I have full confidence that they will effectively and responsibly use these funds to help community members build technology and language skills, apply for and maintain employment, improve their physical and mental health, and prevent and reduce violence in the neighborhood.”
The project will entail renovations to CAGP’s facility in South Philadelphia. The facility offers programs and services such as: pre-K and out-of-school time programming, case management of social services for South Philly’s multi-lingual community, computer literacy and technology education for adults, violence intervention and prevention meetings and workshops, meetings of the Southeast Asian Market at FDR park, and several community health initiatives.
The Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program is funded pursuant to the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority administers the Facilities Program in accordance with U.S. Treasury guidelines and Act 96 of 2021.