Our Impact | Cambodian Legacy Project

A Year of

Community,

Culture, and Connection

OUR IMPACT REPORTS

Our annual impact reports reflect the stories, milestones, and collective efforts that continue shaping Cambodian representation and preservation in Charlotte and beyond.

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33+ students enrolled in language and culture classes

70+
community members
received health & wellness access

5+ active
cultural preservation and connection programs

H’Yin S.

I really appreciate learning about Cambodian culture and realizing how deeply it connects with my own Montagnard culture.

Sreymom C.

The Cambodian Legacy Project made me feel like I wasn’t alone in this new world “America”. The support they given me made me feel l was at home, “Cambodia”.

Lucy N.

I love dancing. Learning traditional Khmer dancing and mixing it up with modern ballet is so fun!

Community Highlights

WBTV Interview

Cambodian Legacy Project Co-Founders Kaovny Jonas and Kim Lam were featured in an interview with WBTV journalist Jamie Boll, sharing their lived experience as Cabodian American and the vision behind building Cambodian Legacy project in Charlotte.

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Lunar New Year Performance

At Winthrop University's Lunar New Year celebration, our dancers brought Combodian heritage to life through expressive movement, music, and tradition. Each performance carried stories passed down through generations.

SEARAC Article

For Kaovny Jonas, World Refugee Day is deeply personal. Her story reflects the courage of refugee families and the importance of preserving culture, honoring sacrifice, and building a lasting legacy for future generations.

Proclamation Acceptance

In a historic moment for our community, CLP board members jouned Cambodian temple leaders to receive an official procomolation from Mecklenburg County recognizing April as Cambodian Heritage Month.