CRC was invited by Mr. Va Moua to Chrismas's party.
L/R: Mr. Sanoeun Nhotsiri ( From KhipTV), Mr. Sopheaktra Nou, Mr. Va Moua
and Mrs. Cindy moua. This event sponsored by First Financial Security.
This picyure was taken at WedgeWood
Wedding Banquet Center
4584 W. Jacquelyn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Fresno's 92nd Annual Veterans Parade.
On November 11 , 2011, the first Cambodian Veterans had a chance to join the parade with the Fresno's 92nd Annual Veterans Parade.
This is 9th Khmer Division- 5th Brigage, California.
This picture was taken at Fresno Downtown.
On 12-26-2011, CRC was invited by Mr. Charlie Vang ( Executive Director of Hmong International New year, Inc. ) to join the Hmong New Year Opening Ceremony. This picture was taken at the Fresno Fair Ground.
Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year 2012......
May the Lord Buddha bless you and your family.
Meeting in the Temple
On 12-18-2011, CRC was invited by Mr. Sokhom Yin ( President of Khmer New Year 2011 ) to the meeting and CRC had a chance to meet with many
Cambodians' families. The meeting discussed about the election for president of temple and the board of directors. The president of temple will be voted by the people of Fresno, California and to be held January 29, 2012 at the temple. This will be the first time the election for president of the Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc since 1995.
Stay tuned for more information about this event.....Please Vote......Your Voice Counts....
This picture was taken at Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc.
2533 N. Valentine Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
The 15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
CRC was invited by Fresno Center for New Americans to join the 15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
We received a lot of information from this event. We all had a great time.
This picture was taken at Orchid Hall ( Asian Village Shopping Center)
4953 E. Kins Canyon Rd.
Fresno, CA 93727
CRC MEET WITH HUMAN RIGHT PARTY
CRC was invited by Mr. Tav Kim Chhorn ( Human Right Party'advisor in CA) to meet with
H.E. Kem Sokha ( Human Right Party's President ) came from Cambodia.
We received a lot of information from this event. We all had a great time. This picture was taken at A* Star Buffet and Banquet 4984 E. King Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA 93727.
Reaching the American Dream
Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC) nominated Mr. Alex Yang to be Reaching The American Dream Award 's Candidate 2011.
On August 13th, 2011 Mr. Alex Yang was The First Cambodian-American selected by Fresno Center For New Americans to receive the award from :
State of California Senate office of Senator Michael J. Rubio
California Legislature Assembly Henry T. Pera
California State Legislature: Assembly Linad Halderman, M.D
California State Legislature : Senator Tom Berryhill
United State of America: Congressional office of Jim Costa
Mayor of Fresno Ashley Swearengin
Fresno Center New America
Mr. Alex Yang's Speech:
I am stand before you, I can validly tell you my nightmare and horrified story of my childhood. I was separated from my parents as orphans with my brother at the age of 9 but he never made it thru. I am a refugee from Southeast Asia, I am Cambodian. By the end of Pol Pot regime I was able to reunite with my mom and we escaping from Pol Pot in 1979 during the current government come to power. By 1980 we arrived to United States, which has given me a chance and chance of a new life. I was happy, confused, and scared the same time. The new world was so much different, so much to offers, and so much choices. We are here today to celebrate "Reaching the American dreams". Have I reach the American dreams? Maybe, then again maybe not, depend our definition of American dreams. To reach this point of our life, we come from different roads and different path. But the road that lead us to this point comes from two commitment "choice and determination". Why do I say this because we were refugee, poor, and culture shock- compare to fish out of water. With our determination and making the right choice, we push ourselves so we can here today. It is been said that "the choice we make, will define who we are". So Reaching the American dreams is my saying "Being the person you dream to Be." So keep in mind to make the right choice.
This picture was taken at Hope Lutheran Church 364 East Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710.
Tel. (559) 439-4320
Asian Resource Fair
On Saturday, September 17, Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. was invited by
Mr. Kong Her, manager of KBIF900AM Radio, at the Manchester Mall for the Asian Resource Fair. A traditional Cambodian dance - Robam Neary Chear Chour was performed by Cambodian Collegiate Association from Fresno State University.
L/R : Ms. Sokha Serey, Ms. Sophary Keo, Mr. Kong Her, manager of KBIF900AM,
Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC), Ms.Kimmy Thin, Chanbory Son and Ms.Molina Um.
This picture was taken at Manchester Mall
3636 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93726.
Smot
Ms. Phoeun Sreypeou from Cambodia performed Smot
"Dharma Songs Buddhist Melodies" supported by CRC
This picture was taken at
Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc.
2533 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Smot
Ms. Phoeun Sreypeou from Cambodia performed Smot
"Dharma Songs Buddhist Melodies" supported by CRC
This picture was taken at :
Ratanakmondol Temple, Inc.
3066 E. North Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee (CRC) and Khmer people in Fresno held a Bon Pka Prak Samakee to raise money on July 26, 2008 and donated a total of $3,100USD to support Preah Vihear protection efforts via CTN.
CRC Donates Money to Help JapanEarthquake’s Victims
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee (CRC), donated a total of $100.00 to support Japan Earthquake's victims through American Red Cross in Fresno, California.
R/L : Mr. Sopheaktra Nou( CRC), Mr. Sovann Chao (CRC),
Mr. March Moung ( Director of Health & Safety of AmericanRed Cross )
and Ms. Ellen Knapp ( Regional Chief Executive Officer ofAmerican Red Cross)
This picture was taken at American Red Cross at
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 4B
Fresno, CA 93711
Tel. (559) 455-1000
CRC Donates Money to Help 2011 Joplintornado’s Victims
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee (CRC), donated a total of $100.00 to support 2011 Joplin, Missouritornado's victims through American Red Cross in Fresno, California.
R/L: Mr. Sovann Chao (CRC), Sopheaktra Nou( CRC),
Mr. March Moung ( Director of Health & Safety ofAmerican Red Cross )
and Ms. Ellen Knapp ( Regional Chief Executive Officer ofAmerican Red Cross) .
This picture was taken at American Red Cross at
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 4B
Fresno, CA 93711
Tel. (559) 455-1000
CRC'sPresident
On behalf of ourcommittee, I would like to welcome all graduates and their families.
To our special guests, thank you for attending .Today we arehere to honor the accomplishments of these graduates.
This is a special occasion thatmarks a new chapter in the lives of these young adults. A milestone that is just the startingpoint of a journey to adulthood. We are proud of each and everyone of our graduatesand today we celebrate your achievement.
From 1stgrade to 12th grade every parent here expects the best of theirchild.
12 years gone in a blink of the eye. Some of you will spend4 more years in college and university. With each step you will have morechoices and better options to decide how your life will be lived.
Always know that yourparents know that you have the skills to fulfill the requirements to become aproductive member in society.
Every parents dream is to have a child succeed them and tohave a better life than they did. May you all fulfill your parents dream. Mayyou all follow your dreams and never give up.
This afternoon, weare acknowledging each of these individuals who have completed the requirement toreceive their high school diploma.
A step in a long listto do to become an adult.
It is our pleasure and honor to share this happy occasionwith the graduates and their families…..
Congratulation to each of our graduates class 2011…...
Certificate of Graduate Recognition
Dr. Lillian Eng handedthe Certificate of Graduate Recognition honored from
U.S Senator Barbara Boxer and Fresno Councilmember Blong Xiong to
Ms.Chansothol V. Nuon ( Sunny SideHigh School ) during The 11th Annual High SchoolCommencement.
L/R – Mr. Jonathan F. Seixas (Chapel of the Light’s Director), Dr. Lillian Eng
( Cambodian Medical Doctor in Bakersfield ), Officer Rathana Nou
( Federal Police Officer) and Officer Dany Kim ( Fresno Police Officer)
This picture wastaken at Mosqueda Community Center 6-18-11.
Officer Rathana Nou
During theceremony Officer Rathana Nou gave a speech to the graduates about hisbackground and how he became a police officer.
He also advice the students to persuade their goals and follow theirdreams.
2011High School Graduates and Guest Speakers
A grouppicture of the 2011 High School Graduates and Guest Speakers. They are happy to joint this event.
This picture was taken at Mosqueda Community Center6-18-11.
Mr. Mai Hai
Mr. Hai Mai
D.O.B. October 2,1921
Passed away: June 6, 2011
Funeral Service: June 11, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Chapel of the Light
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
Tel. (559) 233-6254
Mr. Khamnirng Sipraseuth
Mr. Khamnirng Sipraseuth
Age: 67 years Old
Passed away: June 6, 2011
Funeral Service: June 10, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Chapel of the Light
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
Tel. (559) 233-6254
Mrs. Srann Norng
Ms. Srann Norng
D.O.B. March 20,1962
Passed away: June 3, 2011
Funeral Service: June 9, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Chapel of the Light
1620 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
Tel. (559) 233-6254
The Beauty of Khmer
CRC was invited by Ms. Sokha Serey( President of Cambodian Collegiate Association)tothe 1st Annual Culture Empowerment Night. We received a lot of information from this event. We all had a great time.
This picture was taken at Torino’sBanquet 5080 N. 5080Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710.
8th Annual Asian Fest
Mr. Sopheaktra Noureceived the invitation from Ms. Saroeun Than(Cambodian Village’sPresident) to joint the 8th Annual Asian Fest.
L/R : Mr. Bunthan Khim, Mr. Sopheaktra Nou, , Mrs. Sarin Than, Mrs.Ou Im Ms. Saroeun Than andMs. Naroth Than
We had a great timeand received a lot of information.
This picture wastaken at Fresno City College
1101 E. University Avenue Fresno, CA 93741
Wat Thmei
CRC had a chance to meet with the United State National of Defense Corps’ officers.
L/R: Officer Dul Thach , Mr. Path Chhang, Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC)
and Officer Sereirith Rou
This picture was taken at Ratanakmondol Temple
3066 E. North Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
on April 17, 2011
Wat Chas
CRC was invited by Mr. Sokhom Yin ( President of Khmer New Year 2011 )
to the Khmer New Year on April 17,2011.
CRC had a chance to meet with the United State National of Defense Corps’ officers.
L/R: First Lieutenant Seng Chan, Major Samrech Sam, Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC) and Captain Thang C. Chhou
This picture was taken at Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc.
2533 N. Valentine Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
Lao Temple
CRC was invited by Board of Directors and staff of
the Lao community to the Lao New Year on April 16,2011.
L/R: Mr. Sopheaktra Nou ( CRC) and Mr. Montry Sihavong ( Chair Lao New Year ).
This picture was taken at Wat Lao Dhamma Sacca Temple at
2710 S. Fruit Ave., Fresno CA 93706
Khmer New Year 2011 ( Year of the GoldenRabbit 2555 )
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. (CRC) and Khmers inFresno
had a chance to meet and greet with Mr. Virak Ou. He is a presidentof Cambodian Centerfor Human Rights (CCHR) in Cambodia.We received a lot of information from this meeting. We all had a great time,
This picture was taken at AngkorRestaurant 4853 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
Khmer New Year 2011 ( Year of the GoldenRabbit 2555 )
The Cambodian people will celebrate this week from April 14 to 16 theirtraditional New Year.
Cambodia’s traditional New Year, “Chaul Chhnam Thmei” generally falls inaround mid April or the Chet, the fifth month of the Cambodian lunar calendarduring which peasants are relieved of their farm work after the dry-season riceharvest.
Three days before new year’s eve, houses and pagodas are decorated withflowers, fresh, plastic or paper, with multiform lamps, candles, coloredpapers, incense sticks and small paddy or rice mounds (formerly built of sandas a symbol of good harvest) which later will be carried to pagodas as anoffering to the monks.
On New Year eve an exorcist rite is held to pray for the happiness andprosperity in the coming year. Everything is well arranged in advance in eachfamily so that people can be free from kitchen work during the festive days.
First row-Venerable Sary Keo
Second row- Mr. SopheaktraNou(CRC), Deputy Chris Curtice( Public Information Officer Administration) andMs. Phalla Eam.
This picture was taken at Ratanakmondol Temple
April 15, 2010
Community Meeting
On 01-28-11 CRC had a meeting with Khmer Emerging Education Program (KEEP),Cambodian’s parents, and Cambodian Collegiate Association (Fresno State University).
We received a lot of information from this meeting. We all had a great time, and it was informational.
This picture was taken at Story Elementary School
5250 E. Church Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
R/L – Ms. Phalla Eam, County Superintendent Larry Powell and Mr. Sopheaktra Nou.
This picture was taken at 1111 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93721
Congratulation
Mr. Powell has been a great leader as Superintendent of Fresno County Schools and a great supporter to the communities in the Central Valley. Because of his dedication, leadership and commitment in education, Larry Powell is elected Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the second term. He is commencing his second term of office in January, 2011. His swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Fresno County Office of Education.
R/L – Ms. Phalla Eam, County Superintendent Larry Powell and Mr. Sopheaktra Nou.
This picture was taken at 1111 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93721
Congratulation
CRC had invited by API to the City Hall for the new City Council swearing in ceremony held on Thursday 6, 2011. Mr. Blong Xiong is elected Fresno City Council Member district 1 for the second term. Mr. Sal Quintero is elected a new Fresno City Council Member district 5.
L/R : Ms. Phalla Eam, Mr. Blong Xiong, Mr. Sal Quintero and Mr. Sopheaktra Nou.
This picture was taken at Fresno City Hall.
CRC Donated Money to Help Koh Pich's Bridge Stampede Victims
Cambodian Reconciliation Committee (CRC) and Khmer people in Fresno , Bakersfield, California and Spartanburg, South Carolina raised money on December 3, 2010 and donated a total of $1,000 USD to support Koh Pich's Bridge Stampede victims that suffered lost and injured loved ones on November 22, 2010.
On behalf of Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. , Mrs. Suzie Yang and Mr. David C. Yang handed over the money to Mr. You Lana and Mr. Lim Chanreaksmei at Cambodian Red Cross Head Quarter # 17, Street Cambodian Red Cross ( Street 180) Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Bon Teakena Nopatean ( Buddhist Monk Chanting)
Memorial ceremony in solidarity with the grieving and loss of the victims Koh Pich's Bridge Stampede Nov. 22, 2010 at Ratanakmondol Temple
3066 E. North Ave.
F r e s n o , C A 9 3 7 2 5
Date: December 3, 2010
Time: 4:00PM
Multicultural Parade and Festival
Multicultural Parade and Festival
Frank H Ball – Recreation Center
Saturday, September 25th 2010
Greeting in English, Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Cambodian,
Japanese, Chinese, Punjabi, and etc.
This picture were taken at Frank H Ball Park
760 Mayor Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
( CRC)
10th Annual High School Commencement 2010 L /R- Danny Kim( Fresno Police Officer), George B. Flores ( Chief Police, Veterans Affairs P.D.), Mr. Sopheaktra Nou (CRC) and Rathana Nou ( Federal Police Officer) .
This picture was taken at Mosqueda Community Center 06-19-10.
Present the gift
L/R – Mr. Ari Martinez (Asst. Council District 1), Dr. Tou N Her ( Fresno County Office Ed., Parent Services Center), Mr. Saphon Hok ( Research Scientist ), Mr. Sandab Suon ( CRC), Mr. Setha Nhem (Parent Services Center), Mr. Danny Kim
( Fresno Police Officer), Mrs. Julia Kadell ( PG&E ), Mr. Rathana Nou ( Federal Police Officer) and Mr. Sal Quintero ( Asst. Council District 5).
This picture was taken at Mosqueda Community Center 6-19-10.
The 10th Annual High School Commencement.
10th Annual High School Graduates and Guest Speakers
A group picture of the 2010 High School Graduates and Guest Speakers.
L/R - Dr. Tou N Her ( Fresno County Office Ed., Parent Services Center), Mr. Saphon Hok ( Research Scientist ), H.S. Student, Mr. Setha Nhem (Parent Services Center), Mr. Danny Kim( Fresno Police Officer),Mrs. Julia Kadell ( Grant Coordinator),Mr. Rathana Nou ( Federal Police Officer) , Ms. Sophorn Chhem (M.A. Special Education) and the students.
This picture was taken at Mosqueda Community Center 6-19-10.
The 10th Annual High School Commencement.
Thank you for helping the community
On behalf of Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc. ,we would like to
express our gratitude for your generosity by helping the 10th Annual
of the High School Commencement banquet, which was hosted by our
community at the Sal Mosqueda Community Center on June 19, 2010.
We appreciate your thoroughness in supporting the graduates and their
families to have a great time. Without your help, this event may
not be as successful as it would be.
Again, thank you so much and we look forward to working with you in
the near future.
California Global Warmning
August 5, 2010, we had a meeting and learning from APEN (Asian Pacific Environmental Network) about the environmental and economic crises. Extreme weather, droughts, wildfires, and floods due to climate change are already happening more frequently.
The people will suffer heat strokes, breathe dirtier air, pay more in food and energy costs, and dramatically lose jobs.
Hosted by:
APEN (Asian Pacific Environmental Network)
CRC (Cambodian Reconciliation Committee, Inc.)
Fresno Center for New Americans
FIRM (Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries)
Lao Family Community of Fresno
SEARAC (Southeast Asia Resource Action Center
This picture was taken at Fresno Center for New Americans:
4879 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93725
CRC Donated Money to Help Koh Pich's Bridge Stampede Victims 
Bon Teakena Nopatean ( Buddhist Monk Chanting) 
Multicultural Parade and Festival 
California Global Warmning
