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

February 7, 2026: Make Tết greeting cards at VACC

Dear Friends, We hope you and your children will join us to make Tết greeting cards for our beloved elders in the community. This free craft event will foster the spirit of Tết through step-by-step drawing, Vietnamese wishes writing, and creative crafting ideas. All materials are provided . Saturday, February 07, 2026 4 – 5:30pm 42 Charles Street Dorchester, MA …

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 …