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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.

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Boston’s Vietnamese community celebrates Tết with culture and tradition

“This is one day a year where people in the Vietnamese community all gather together, and it’s a safe space for everyone.” Crowds fill the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston for the region’s largest Lunar New Year festival. Samantha Genzer By Samantha Genzer February 17, 2026 https://www.boston.com/news/events/2026/02/17/bostons-vietnamese-community-celebrates-tet-with-culture-and-tradition Hoi An lanterns hang sparsely throughout the venue. Dancers glide across the …

February 28, 2026: Lunar New Year Celebration at VACC

Hi Community Partners and Supporters of VietAID, On behalf of the VietAID team, I would like to invite you to our Annual Tết Celebration 2026, a beloved community gathering honoring the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.  Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Vietnamese American Community Center, 42 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 This is a time to reflect, give thanks, and …

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 …