Cambodian Society of Rhode Island

The Cambodian Society of Rhode Island (CSRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Cambodian American families in Providence and across Rhode Island. It was formerly known as the Cambodian Association of Rhode Island. Cambodian refugees who first reached the state in the late 1970s and early 1980s founded it.

Organization details
Common name	CSRI
Type	Community association
Focus areas	social services; cultural events; refugee resettlement
City	Providence
State / province	Rhode Island
Country	United States
Address	177 Hanover Street, Providence, RI 02907
Website	Website
Contact	(401) 771-5507
LinkedIn	LinkedIn
Operating status	active

History

CSRI began by serving the Cambodian refugees who came to Rhode Island, and it grew into what it calls a prominent local resource for the Khmer community. Its work has covered social services, cultural events and refugee resettlement. It has promoted and preserved Khmer arts, culture and religion, and it has pressed at many levels for a better quality of life for Cambodian residents of Providence. The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission lists it among the state's Cambodian heritage organizations.

On April 25, 2025, CSRI joined the Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM) and the Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE) to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide and to celebrate the resilience of the Cambodian people. Community members watched performances, received blessings from Buddhist monks and shared light refreshments from a local Southeast Asian restaurant.

Programs

The society works on cultural preservation, education, charity and social concerns in the Cambodian community. It funds a Youth Dance Troupe and a Youth Traditional Drumming Group.

Community

The society has a team of volunteers committed to helping others. It holds fundraisers and other community events, and it offers volunteer opportunities.

See also

• All organizations

References