Mission Statement & History

About Us

The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by community leaders and residents who believed that a community development corporation would provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in the Fields Corner Vietnamese community of Dorchester. VietAID’s mission is to build a strong Vietnamese community and a vibrant Fields Corner through the following measures: promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; and offering high quality child care services.

Latest News

09/28/2025 – Mid-Autumn Festival

The Circle of Vietnamese Parents invites you to join us for our Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration! This special event will be a wonderful opportunity to gather together, enjoy lantern making, and celebrate with families and friends. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Address: VietAID, 42 Charles St, Boston, MA 02122 Due to the limitation of spaces …

Boston’s Election: Early voting locations approved, more poll workers sought

Election chief: ‘Poll pads’ will be used to check-in voters for the first time at all precincts The city of Boston’s board of Election commissioners has approved the sites for early voting in the city’s preliminary election, which will begin on Sat., Aug. 30 at multiple locations across the neighborhoods. The early voting will be held over six days at …

Night Market drew a huge crowd to Fields Corner

Seth Daniel, News Editor The Dorchester ReporterJuly 16, 2025 Twins Amanda and Emilia Vo Pham kept cool at the Night Market and kept an eye on each other at the same time. Chefs from Lumi Vietnamese Bistro cooked dishes right in front of everyone on the street. The 4th annual Night Market/Cho Đêm put on by Boston Little Saigon cultural …