SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ASIANS

 

Securing opportunities, obtaining self-sufficiency, and nurturing proactive citizenry for all clients.

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The Socio-Economic Development Center for Southeast Asians (SEDC) is a Providence-based nonprofit that promotes the evolution of healthy and productive citizens among people with roots in Southeast Asia.




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Socio-Economic Development Center for Southeast Asians





Our programs and services include:

Family Support Program

Youth and Family Development Services


Meals on Wheels

Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP)

Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA)

Health Advocacy

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Strategic Prevention Planning

ESL/GED/Citizenship Classes

Voter Registration

Interpretation/Translation





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SEDC News and Events







Free H1N1 Vaccine at SEDC



Date: Monday, February 8, 2010

Time:      4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Location: SEDC
                 270 Elmwood Avenue
                 Providence, RI 02906
               
Phone:    401-274-8811

Screenings will be administered by Family Van of Women & Infants Hospital






SEDC Swine Flu Clinic



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SEDC H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic and Clothing Drive

Tuesday January 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.



VITA Tax Program



FREE TAX PREPARATION!



FREE! FRIENDLY! CONFIDENTIAL!

E-FILE FOR FEDERAL & STATE RETURNS!

GET YOUR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)!

EITC IS FOR ELIGIBLE WORKING FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS. The refund amount depends on your income & number of children.


WHERE:               SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ASIANS

(SEDC)

                                                                                270 ELMWOOD AVE

                                                            PROVIDENCE, RI 02907

 

OPENING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010  


CLOSING: THURSDAY,  APRIL 15, 2010

 

WHEN:     


TUESDAYS 4:30 PM  to 7:00 PM

THURSDAYS 4:30 PM  to 7:00 PM

SATURDAYS to 9:30AM  to 11:00 PM



IMPORTANT! PLEASE BRING WITH YOU:

ü  ALL W-2S &1099S

ü  SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR YOU & ALL DEPENDENTS

ü  PHOTO ID

ü  2008 TAX RETURN (IF YOU HAVE IT)

ü  BIRTH DATES FOR YOU, SPOUSE & ALL DEPENDENTS

ü  FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT, PLEASE BRING A CHECK AND/OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT # WITH ROUTING #








IRS Certified Tax Preparers

WALK-INS ARE WELCOME

E-File- Federal & State Returns

Get your money in 9 days!

QUESTIONS? APPOINTMENTS?   PLEASE CONTACT CHRISNA 401-274-8811 EXT. 38

or email chrisnaseng@yahoo.com





MLK Day of Service with City Year



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January 18, 2009



SEDC helps City Year paint Roger Williams Middle School




Roger Williams Middle School classroom before it was painted by SEDC and other volunteers

Roger Williams Middle School classroom after painting



SEDC Volleyball Program Tournament at Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School



Watch students compete against one another in a tournament as they finish SEDC's After School Volleyball Program.  The program is part of the Providence After School Alliance (PASA).  For more information, please visit SEDC's Youth and Family Development Services program page by clicking here.






APIASF and Gates Millennium Scholarships







Do you want to go to college? Are you worried about how you and your family can pay for your tuition? If you have an Asian or Pacific Islander background, you can apply for the scholarships offered by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund.


To learn more, click here.


For the Organization of Chinese Americans directory of Asian scholarships, click here.





Recent Events





SEDC Halloween Party



SEDC Halloween Party
Children line up for a costume contest at SEDC's Halloween Party.




SEDC Halloween Party
Children prepare to play pumpkin bowling at SEDC's Halloween Party.



Mummy Wrap Contest
Participants in the Mummy Wrap Contest rush to finish first and receive a prize.









SEDC Health Fair



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The Wellness Company Health Fair



The Wellness Company held a free health screening event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Participants were able to receive a free HPV cervical cancer vaccine, cancer prevention information, and refreshments.  Seasonal flu shots were free for the uninsured.





Hmong New Year



Hmong New Year Providence, Ri
Dancers perform at Hmong New Year.














Lao Heritage Day



Lao Heritage Day Providence RI
Dancer performs at Lao Heritage Day











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