Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association
| Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | SEMCA |
| Type | Community association |
| Focus areas | Khmer language and culture classes; community partnerships |
| Subjects | Community & Civic Life |
| City | Pontiac |
| State / province | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Address | 243 Norton St., Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Contact | (313) 283-8859; [email protected] |
| Operating status | active |
The Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association (SEMCA) is a nonprofit Cambodian community association in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. It is based at Wat Khmer Monirattanaram, 243 Norton Street, and shares the temple's contact details. (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page; Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc. (វត្តខ្មែរមុនីរតនារាម), Facebook page)
Programs
SEMCA offers free in-person Khmer classes taught by Dr. Vong, open to all ages and levels. The classes cover reading and writing, conversation, and Cambodian culture and heritage. Donations are welcome. (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook mentions; LAC Michigan, Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association Khmer lessons (2026))
The fall 2026 term runs on Sundays from September 13 to November 22, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., at Wat Khmer Monirattanaram. Class contacts named in the announcement are Bia Keo and Narith Pahn. (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook mentions; LAC Michigan, Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association Khmer lessons (2026))
Partnerships
SEMCA describes partnerships with Rising Voices, the Hmong Family Association and other Asian Pacific Islander organizations. Internationally it partners with Mission25 to support people in need in Cambodia. (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook mentions)
Visiting and participation
- Address: 243 Norton St., Pontiac, MI 48341 (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page)
- Contact: (313) 283-8859; [email protected] (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page)
- Languages: Khmer and English (Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page)
- Facebook: Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page