Capital Campaign for Maine’s First

Asian American Community Center

A home for cultural arts and heritage. A hub for community-based services.

Support the Project

A partnership of Maine Asian American ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) and community leaders propose the development of a critically needed Asian American Community Center (Community Center) of Maine in Westbrook. The Community Center has the unique opportunity to leverage 30 acres of land owned by Watt Samaki, a Cambodian community partner. It will house organizations valuable to the well-being of Mainers and increase accessibility to legal services, translation, citizenship support, and other important community resources.

Community Support

  • “Already... AAPI Mainers make significant contributions to our local and regional economies. I... look forward to seeing this project come to fruition!”

    Westbrook Acting Mayor David Morse

  • "I proudly stood alongside Khmer Maine at their press conference launching the fundraising efforts for the Community Center and I believe the project is worthy of public and private funding."

    Former Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley

  • Rep. Sue Salisbury supports Asian American Community Center

    "By forming a central gathering space for programming and activities for the AAPI community, the surrounding areas of Westbrook, Greater Portland and Southern Maine will also greatly benefit from increased economic activity."

    Rep. Sue Salisbury (Westbrook)

  • "I look forward to seeing the Asian American Community Center come to fruition and am delighted to encourage Mainers, public officials, community leaders, and members, funders, and the broader public to support the Center."

    State Sen. Jill Duson (Part of Westbrook, Portland)

  • "This bold endeavor aims to address a critical need for office space, classrooms, and event infrastructure, providing essential space for AAPI and partner communities."

    Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition

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