Cambodian-American Community of Oregon

06/22/2026

Interested in becoming a vendor at CACO Community Camping 2026?

We're looking for food, drink, and retail vendors who can help us enhance the cultural experience of our camping event. Vendors are encouraged to sell items which are culturally significant to Khmer culture, cuisine, or artistry.

There will be no vendor fees this year and vendors will receive one (1) free general admission to camp as well as one (1) parking permit for a vehicle.

Applications closes August 7, 2026

More details here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJJD5D06WN3uLoHIcL_-PJUjGL01qo3tbAOSeqtig1eeb5Tw/viewform

06/19/2026

You’re invited to IRCO’s Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center Data Equity Summit! CACO and several Southeast Asian partners in Oregon are coming together to push for disaggregated data that truly reflects our communities.

Join us to connect with leaders, share lived experiences, and strengthen our collective voice for better health outcomes.

World Forestry Center – Cheatham Hall
4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR
Saturday, July 11th
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Register today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9fDOUA7SF0ieexOPuMkKx1ps7C3NWq5Nn47Bdzjp8spUODgwTjJWUFlPQ09DTU5SQURVTzNKQlhRMi4u

05/12/2026

CACO Basketball is starting at the end of the month at the Sokhom Tauch Community Center on Sundays from 11AM-2PM! Join us for monthly basketball open gyms starting May 31, 2026 through the end of September.

All participants will need to sign a liability waiver or have a parent/guardian sign one. Ages 13+, first-come first served, with FREE admission for all community members. 🏀🇰🇭

05/08/2026

You’re invited to IRCO’s Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center Data Equity Summit!

CACO and several Southeast Asian partners in Oregon are coming together to push for disaggregated data that truly reflects our communities. Join us to connect with leaders, share lived experiences, and strengthen our collective voice for better health outcomes.

Register today:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9fDOUA7SF0ieexOPuMkKx1ps7C3NWq5Nn47Bdzjp8spUODgwTjJWUFlPQ09DTU5SQURVTzNKQlhRMi4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

Did you know that April is recognized as Cambodian Heritage Month and as a time of remembrance for the Cambodian Genocide?

In 2018, the State of Oregon and the City of Beaverton formally acknowledged Cambodia’s rich history, vibrant language, and cultural traditions spanning more than 4,000 years. This proclamation uplifted the Cambodian community in Oregon and affirmed our shared commitment to empowering, uniting, and preserving Khmer heritage, history, and language.

In 2025, the Oregon Legislative Assembly adopted HCR17, further recognizing and honoring Cambodian Americans in Oregon and across the United States, while memorializing all those who were lost during the Khmer Rouge.

April is both a celebration of our customs and traditions and a period of reflection. It is a time to honor the resilience of our community, acknowledge the progress we have made together, and remember the lives taken by genocide more than 50 years ago.

We are revisiting our old 2024 post to highlight how far our Oregon community has come — and to recognize the extraordinary dedication of the volunteers whose efforts helped make the passage of HCR17 possible.

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04/06/2026

We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers, with priority given to ages 16-40, to help make the CACO Community Camping weekend a success.

As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the greater Cambodian and Cambodian-American community in Oregon and SW Washington, as well as develop leadership and time management skills, create new and lasting connections with others, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Whether you're interested in assisting with set-up, helping with activities, or providing support throughout the event, we have a role that's perfect for you.

https://www.cacocamping.org/volunteering.html

04/04/2026

2026 CACO Community Camping Registration Now Open!

Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Camp Meriwether from August 28–30, 2026. In person registration will STILL be available, but spots are limited to 1,000 total attendees—be sure to register online to secure your place.

🎟️ Admission:
• Adults (12+) – $30/person for the weekend
• Children (under 11) – FREE
• Parking – $10/vehicle

🏕️ Need an accessible stay?
Dorm priority will be given to disabled individuals, pregnant attendees, elders, and families with infants. Any remaining dorms will be available after August 1 for $150 per dorm (in addition to admission & parking). Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.

Grab your tickets now at cacocamping.org and get ready for a weekend of community, culture, and the great outdoors.

cacocamping.org

04/02/2026

Registration for our 2026 Khmer Language School is now open!

Online classes will be held every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST via Zoom starting April 25, 2026 and will conclude on July 25, 2026.

Classes are open to students ages 10 years and older and will be FREE of charge. All competency levels are welcomed. Students will also receive complimentary access to ReanKhmer, an AI-powered Khmer learning platform.

Submit an application and a rights and responsibility form below:
https://cacoregon.org/khmer-language-school/