Vietnamese American Community Center
Through significant fundraising efforts and the generous support of donors, Viet-AID acquired a vacant lot to build the Vietnamese American Community Center. Viet-AID completed construction of the VACC in September 2002. The $5 million center, recognized as the first Vietnamese facility of its kind in the United States, provides office space for Viet-AID, Au Co Preschool, Kit Clark Senior Services, and several non-profits. Weekend cultural celebrations, the Vietnamese Boys and Girls Scouts, Vietnamese language development courses, among other events at the VACC contributes to the cultural identity of Fields Corner.
1392 Dorchester Avenue
Viet-AID partnered with Caritas Communities to develop 12 single occupancy (SRO) units on Dorchester Avenue. Construction completed in December 2004. In July 1, 2005, Viet-AID assumed full ownership and management of the property.
19-21 Faulkner Circle
Faulkner Circle (completed in the 2002) has provided affordable 2- and 3-bedroom units for families to live in Dorchester. The development is located next to the newly-renovated Fields Corner T Station, which allows Faulkner Circle residents’ to conveniently access public transportation. Additionally, residents have access to amenities on Dorchester Avenue that include an assortment of Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, banks, bar and grill, hair salons, health center, among others.
7 Toledo Terrace
Viet-AID has transformed this once abandoned drug house into three 2-bedroom units that have provided affordable housing for families to settle and live in Dorchester. The development is located within a several minute walk to Fields Corner T Station and amenities on Dorchester Avenue that include an assortment of Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, banks, vibrant bar and grill, hair salons, a health center, among others.