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

Feb 22, 2026: The Circle of Vietnamese Parents’ 2026 Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

The Circle of Vietnamese Parents is excited to invite you and your family to our Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St, Boston, MA 02122 Join us as we welcome the Lunar New Year with a joyful afternoon filled with: Cultural performances A youth talent show featuring our amazing children and …

February 15, 2026: Celebrate The Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Boston

Tết in Boston is acompletely volunteer run non-profit community organization that is led by efforts of the Vietnamese American Community of Massachusetts (VACM) and the New England Intercollegiate Vietnamese Student Association (NEIVSA). Our mission is to: Celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Nguyên Đán, one of the most important celebrations in Vietnamese culture and supporting the community Preserve and educate those …

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) By  LAURAN NEERGAARD December 30, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel. That …