Southeast Asian Development Center

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Southeast Asian Development Center The Southeast Asian Youth Development Center exists to eliminate the social, economic and equality gap affecting the Southeast Asian American community.

Southeast Asian Development Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 in Tenderloin, San Francisco, our mission is to foster a healthy, thriving and self-sufficient Southeast Asian American community. We help former refugees, immigrants, and their children from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam by lifting them out of poverty and improving their quality of life. Our mission is to foster a healthy, thriving and self-sufficient Southeast Asian American community.

Last spring, we gathered feedback from 78 immigrant and low-income families to better understand their current needs. Wi...
10/23/2026

Last spring, we gathered feedback from 78 immigrant and low-income families to better understand their current needs. With this guidance, our Community & Wellness team is building new partnerships and will soon offer mental health workshops in multiple languages, fostering self-care, cultural pride, and cultural connection for all ages!

Visit https://shorturl.at/RLbcX for more updates from SEADC’s quarterly newsletter.

Skills for life. That's what our adult programs are built for. Here's what's open at SEADC this fall:Resource Navigation...
10/08/2026

Skills for life. That's what our adult programs are built for. Here's what's open at SEADC this fall:

Resource Navigation | Drop in any time
Translation help in Vietnamese, Khmer, or Arabic, plus connections to housing, healthcare, Social Security, CalFresh, and employment.

ESL & Naturalization | Classes open now
Twice-weekly Conversational English and Civics & Literacy for the citizenship test. New this winter: monthly Vocational English.

Health & Wellness Workshops | Every week
Tai chi, meditation, yoga, and workshops in Southeast Asian art traditions like flower arranging and fruit carving.

Mental Health Counseling | Call to book
Up to eight sessions with our bilingual Lao and English therapist, by phone, video, or in person.

To join any program, call (415) 771-2600 or stop by our Adult Services office at 281 Ellis Street.

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The school year is in full swing, and the doors on Eddy Street are open. Here's what's happening for young people at SEA...
09/29/2026

The school year is in full swing, and the doors on Eddy Street are open. Here's what's happening for young people at SEADC this fall, and every program is 100% tuition-free.

K–8 ACADEMICS & ENRICHMENT | ENROLLING NOW
Every school day, students from the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods are safely escorted to SEADC for homework help and reading time, outdoor play, science experiments, and weekly trips to the Tenderloin Rec Center. Sign up at https://o00mz0dezo7.typeform.com/to/Td9o6CrM, or drop by our youth center at 166 Eddy Street any time.

ELEVATE YOUTH CALIFORNIA | COMING SOON
Registration opens soon for the sister program to Asian Youth Prevention Services, supporting Southeast Asian and immigrant youth through one-on-one and small-group mentorship on everything from resisting peer pressure to long-term financial planning. Details coming soon, so follow along so you don't miss it.

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Want to help keep these programs free for Tenderloin families? Support SEADC's youth programs at https://seadcenter.org/donate.

Vietnamese has officially been added as a Certified Language of San Francisco! All city forms & announcements will now b...
09/09/2026

Vietnamese has officially been added as a Certified Language of San Francisco! All city forms & announcements will now be available in Vietnamese - wonderful news for the Vietnamese-speaking 30% of SEADC's program participants!

Join us in celebrating this essential advancement for the Southeast Asian American community with a block party in LIttle Saigon!
DATE: This Saturday, Sep 12
TIME: 12pm - 5pm, with speeches @ 1pm
PLACE: Larkin St, between Eddy St & O'Farrell St
WHO: SF Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, SEADC funder LANSF, SEADC staff, and you!

Sometimes the best thing we can do for our work is step away from it for an hour and make papaya salad together.Recently...
06/19/2026

Sometimes the best thing we can do for our work is step away from it for an hour and make papaya salad together.

Recently, our team made space to slow down, learn from one another, and reconnect outside of our usual routines. Everyone pitched in from the prep to the taste-testing. A special S/O goes to Chantrea from our Youth Development team for bringing the papaya salad to life.

There was more than enough to share, plenty of laughter, and a reminder that food carries stories, culture and belonging.

We're heading back to our work feeling recharged and grateful for the traditions that continue to nourish us.

What a night! 💛Thank you to everyone who helped make SEADC’s 49th Anniversary Gala so special—from our staff and volunte...
06/05/2026

What a night! 💛

Thank you to everyone who helped make SEADC’s 49th Anniversary Gala so special—from our staff and volunteers to our sponsors, performers and supporters.

Because of you, we can continue supporting Southeast Asian youth, families and elders throughout San Francisco.

Here are just a few moments from an unforgettable evening. ✨

05/29/2026

We're so proud of our director of programs, Ratha, for serving as the keynote speaker and receiving the Alumni Honoree Award at San Francisco State University's Asian American Studies graduation celebration. 🎓💜

In her speech, she reflected on how powerful it was to learn about the Southeast Asian American experience while she was a student in the program.

She reminded graduates that it's OK to be angry about the injustices our communities have faced, but that we must channel that anger into knowledge, love and action.

Congratulations to all of this year's graduates, and congrats to Ratha on this well-deserved honor!

Our community knows what our community needs. 💛As we look ahead, we want to hear directly from Southeast Asian, Asian, a...
05/21/2026

Our community knows what our community needs. 💛

As we look ahead, we want to hear directly from Southeast Asian, Asian, and low-income families across San Francisco about what’s working, what’s missing, and where support is needed most.

Your feedback will help shape future programs so they stay rooted in real experiences and responsive to the people we serve.

The survey is anonymous, takes just a few minutes, and your input can help guide what comes next.

⏰ DEADLINE: This Friday

Please take a moment to share your voice. We’re listening.

https://seadcenter.org/community-needs-survey/

🎉 Tomorrow’s the night! 🎉SEADC’s 49th Anniversary Gala is finally here,and we’re ready to celebrate nearly five decades ...
05/15/2026

🎉 Tomorrow’s the night! 🎉

SEADC’s 49th Anniversary Gala is finally here,and we’re ready to celebrate nearly five decades of building strong Southeast Asian communities together.

Join us for an evening of:
💃🏽 Live cultural performances
🎤 Powerful community stories
🎁 A silent auction full of great finds
🤝 Support for youth, family, and community programs

Whether you’ve been part of this community for years or are just getting connected, we’d love to celebrate with you.

📍 The St. Regis San Francisco
🕠 5:30–10pm

🎟️ Last chance for tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/southeast-asian-development-center/seadc-49th-anniversary-gala

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Address

166 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA
94102

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+14157712600

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