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CSEA Social Services


Victims' Assistance Program

Since 1991, CSEA’s Victims Assistance Program has been active in designating victims of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence as priority crime populations.  The agency has dedicated the program to educate the Southeast Asian community about the legal and emotional consequences of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in the U.S., and the services available to these victims of crimes.  Comprehensive and individualized direct services are available to meet the clients’ immediate needs, guiding them in their transformation in becoming survivors. 

Program Manager:  Fanta Phannavong 
fanta.phannavong@cseari.org, 401-274-8811 ext. 233
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

As part of the Providence Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Campaign, CSEA offers free tax preparation for low to moderate income individuals and families. 

All individual and families must bring all necessary paperwork with them. This includes:

  • All tax information forms such as Forms W-2, 1099, and 1098,
  • Social Security cards for all family members and dependents or persons on your tax return, 
  • Birth certificates of all children or dependents, and 
  • Valid photo IDs for all individuals and their spouses.

Taxes are prepared on a first come, first served basis.  Appointments will not be granted.   

2020 CSEA VITA hours:

  • Mon: 9 AM – 12 PM , 2 PM – 6 PM 
  • Thur: 3 PM – 7 PM
  • Sat: 9 AM – 12 PM (until March 21, 2020)
The last day our site is opened for free tax filing is Monday, April 13, 2020.

​Interested in volunteering?
Contact:
Program Director :  Kannyka.Pouk
 Kannyka.pouk@cseari.org,  401-274-8811 x 226

Affordable Care Act

CSEA is a Navigator site to help consumers enroll in an affordable health plan. We help individuals and families navigate through HealthSource RI, which is Rhode Island’s health plan market place. Once CSEA helps the client create an account and sign up for an affordable health plan, we will work to make sure that your family receives updates regarding any changes to your plan, update any changes in your household, and personally contact you and work with you individually. 

Eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawfully present
  • Must live in RI
  • Must not be incarcerated

​HealthSourceRI website:
http://www.healthsourceri.com [off-site]



Meals On Wheels

The Meals on Wheels (MOW) program serves hot, prepared meals to individuals 65 years old or older. The Meals site is opened 3 days a week from Wednesday- Friday during lunch time, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Transportation is provided, courtesy of RIPTA, to all eligible Providence residents. The program serves as a social site for many of our community’s elderly. 

Eligibility requirements:

  • 60+ years old
  • Enrolled in Medicaid
  • Make less than $748/month 

​Program Coordinator: Linda Men
​linda.men@cseari.org, 401-274-8811 x 228
"We arrived in America as refugees from Southeast Asia, with very little in our pockets, but plenty of hopes and dreams. We worked in the factories and other odd end jobs to support our families, slowly paving our way to become business owners, restaurateurs, and working professionals.

Many of us are rooted in two worlds: one, the green rice fields of our memories; the other, a new world, dense and urban.  Over time, our children have adapted and grown, now graduating high school and college with hopes and dreams to give back to their community. As the future of Southeast Asians in Rhode Island, we are committed to reaching out to our community, especially those who have not established a sure footing.

Having come so far, we now set our sights on going further. We are proud to be celebrating the heritage, the rich culture, and the evolution of Southeast Asians in Rhode Island--and in America."
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270 Elmwood Avenue
Providence RI 02907


Phone: 401.274.8811
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Telephone

415-555-1234

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