Welcome
1254 - 23rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone & Fax: (510) 261-8289
The Vietnamese Community Development Inc. (VCDI),
formerly the Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners Mutual
Assistance Association-Alameda County officially opened in
September, 1993.
Formed and run by former political prisoners, the goals of the
organization were to provide mutual assistance and social
services needed for the former political prisoners and their
families to overcome all barriers facing their new life and
quickly become productive members of the US society. Our
services included:
* Provided assistances for the completion of welfare
applications.
* Provided Information & Referrals, Interpretation/Translation &
Transportation
* Home visit.
After many years struggling with obstacles; by learning and
co-operating with many CBOs from different ethnics, the
organization gradually adapted to the new environment. In
December 1998, with unanimous approval of the members, the
English name of the organization changed to Vietnamese Community
Development Inc. and the by-laws were amended with membership
includes all Vietnamese refugees and immigrants seeking freedom
in this country. The agency also applied and was awarded tax
exemption status from IRS as a 501(c) (3) organization in 2007.
The organization has been collaborated with many organizations
in various programs and activities such as:
* Participated in many activities organized by The Spanish
Speaking Unity Council in San Antonio & Fruitvale district such
as: Street Clean-Up, Fruitvale Transit Village, Union Point
Park, Leadership Training and Welfare Reform.
* CIRCLES partnership to provide employment services for limited
English speaking CalWORKs recipients.
* Lao Family Community Development, Inc: After School Tutoring
for Youth, ESL & Civic Participation Training, WIA 15% project
to provide Job Search & Employment Training for Vietnamese
CalWORKs recipients, Oakland Refugee Seniors Clubs and Family
Enrichment Workshop.
* Southeast Asian Community Center: Census 2000, Voters’
Registration, Health Fair, Youth Leadership Development, First 5
Health Care Project and Small Business Development.
* Asian Health Center: Health Education and Workshop, Yearly Flu
shot for members and residents, Health through Action Community
Partnerships.
In addition, VCDI also has a senior program on every Saturday,
Monday and Wednesday serving more than 130 participants.
Expenses for this program are partly funded by the City Of
Oakland and the balance is the contribution from VCDI’s members.
The Vietnamese Community Development Inc. commits to continue
and strengthen our existing programs, and to offer new program
critical to the needs of the Vietnamese community.
OPERATION HOURS:
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
And
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2nd & 4th Friday of each month