Community Resource Fair at Bishop Manor.

The Cambodian Family is part of a Safety Task Force at the Bishop Manor community in Santa Ana, CA. Bishop Manor is a small yet diverse neighborhood in Santa Ana. Although rich in culture, the community is also a hub for drug and violence. As a Task Force, organizations including: KidWorks, OCAPICA, Lives Worth Saving Gang Intervention, Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s Office, Latino Health Access, Santa Ana PD, America on Track, City of Santa Ana, and Santa Ana USD have teamed up to bring the community together by providing resources and activities available to the community.

On Saturday, May 12, The Cambodian Family, along with Bishop Manor KidWorks and Lives Worth Saving Gang Intervention, played a key role in organizing a Community Resource Fair. The event featured:

• Filled approximately 60 community surveys (with help from UCI Cambodian Awareness Organization)
• Distributed 100 bags and boxes of food (Food Bank donation and packaging by Pat’s Kempo students)
• Passed out free hot dogs and drinks (7-11 donation and managed by Pat’s Kempo students and LWSGI volunteers)
• Shared resources and free raffle prizes from 7 different community organizations (LHA, America On Track, KidWorks, OCAPICA, Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s Office, Taller San Jose, and TCF)
• Provided culturally diverse entertainment (The Cambodian Family Dance Group and Pat’s Kempo group)

As the Task Force continues to meet on a monthly basis, we hope to bring more positive and engaging activities for the community. To learn more or get involved, contact Linda Sok at 714-571-1966 ext. 118 or at lindas@cambodianfamily.org.