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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 hosts commissioning ceremony for USS Massachusetts, a nuclear sub

The USS Massachusetts, a $2.8 billion Virginia-class nuclear submarine, will be officially commissioned in a ceremony in South Boston on Saturday… Above the surface of the water, the newly commissioned USS Massachusetts nuclear submarine doesn’t appear too impressive. It only emerges about 30 feet out of the water with a periscope, a non-descript black skin and not much else. Underneath, …

March 26, 2026: Gambling Disorder Screening Day at VACC

Gambling Disorder Screening Day: Thursday, March 26th, 2026:Location & Time: VietAID VACC // 10-1pmIn partnership with M-TAC, VietAID is hosting a Gambling Disorder Screening Day! Our goal is to raise awareness about gambling disorders and share helpful resources for recognizing the signs and finding the right support when professional help may be needed. If you or someone you know would …

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    VietAID

    42 Charles St, Suite E
    Dorchester, MA 02122
    +1 (617) 822-3717