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Vietnamese In Philanthropy Yearbook

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
CayDa Foundation Asian American Center of Santa Clara County (AASC) Cal Vietnamese Student Association Huong Viet Community Center Pacific Links Foundation San Jose State Vietnamese Student Association San Khau Viet Cali Performing Arts Song That Radio Program

VIP2012
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) Southeast Asian Student Coalition Stanford Vietnamese Student Association University of the Pacific Vietnamese Student Association Vietnamese Reach for Health Coalition VN CARES (Vietnamese Cancer Awareness Research & Education Society) VOVINAM Trung Truc Martial Arts

About the Yearbook

Dear Readers,
Thank you to our participants within this yearbook, and thank you to the reader for picking up a copy of this yearbook! As you can read from our mission, were trying to bring our Vietnamese American community a little bit closer together. A friend of ours once asked What is there to do in the Vietnamese community? Although we knew there were plenty of things to do, we didnt quite know how to fit her interests to the right organization. And it dawned on us that we didnt know a lot of organizations out there that we shouldve known. And so this yearbook will hopefully shed some light on the amazing work that people are involved in. The main function of all nonprofit organizations is to increase peoples quality of life. We are humbled by the thought that everyone is contributing to that in both small and big ways, and so, why not recognize their work? Its not really for awards that we recognize them, but rather to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. We at CayDa Foundation will support these wonderful individuals and organizations as much as we can. We hope you find the time to get to know others in our Northern California village in building a vibrant Vietnamese community. Although we didnt get as many submissions this year as we had hoped, we do feel that once people get used to the idea of a yearbook, itll naturally grow. We already got feedback from groups wanting to see more content, such as being able to list programs and projects. Whatever suggestions you have, feel free to let us know at yearbook@cayda.org, and we will take it under consideration for our next yearbook edition aimed for January 2013. Finally we would like to thank Thng M Media for supporting this project. Sincerely, VIP2012 Yearbook Committee CayDa Foundation

Vietnamese In Philanthropy Yearbook

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

VIP2012

CayDa Foundation
T Chc Cya Foundation Mission
Founded on Valentines Day 2011 by young Vietnamese Americans concerned about the grievances of many individuals and organizations lamenting on the disjointed efforts at addressing issues within Vietnamese American community, CayDa Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on finding innovative ways to improve the Vietnamese American community through research, advocacy, organizational collaboration, and social entrepreneurship.

Cya Foundation Office

1150 Murphy Ave #235 San Jose, CA 95131

Contact

info@cayda.org www.cayda.org (408) 905-8411 phone (408) 418-9888 fax

Co-Founders & Board of Directors

Quyen Mai Executive Director Bao Thien Ngo Secretary The Anh Truong Treasurer

CayDa Villagers
Loc Nguyen VIET 211 Call Operator Tri Vo LNG Coordinator Ngoc Pham 2011 Intern Karen Tang 2011 Intern

Fiscally sponsored under a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Asian American Center of Santa Clara County (AASC)

Mission
The mission of Asian American Center of Santa Clara County (AASC) is to assist and empower families and individuals through advocacy, social support services, economic development, and learning opportunities.

Office

800 Peter Pan Ave San Jose, CA 95116

Mailing

1735 N First St Suite 255 San Jose, CA 95112

Contact

asianamericancenterofscc@gmail.com (408) 347-1151 phone (408) 418-9888 fax

MyLinh Pham CEO & Founder Tom Quan Chairman of the Board of Directors

Cal Vietnamese Student Association

Hi Sinh Vin Vit Nam Trng i Hc UC Berkeley Mission
The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at the University of California, Berkeley recognizes the importance of understanding emerging narratives about the Vietnamese American experience and offers a means for the Berkeley community to explore this culture. By promoting cooperation and bonding, this organization fosters a greater understanding of issues facing the Vietnamese and Vietnamese American community. Ultimately, Cal VSA strives to empower its members to become leaders of their communities and preserve the history and heritage of the Vietnamese culture for future generations.

Office

VSA c/o ASUC University of California 400 Eshleman Hall, MC 4500 Berkeley, CA 94720-4500

Contact

president@calvsa.com www.calvsa.com

S Mnh

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Spring 2012 Officers

Ryan Quan, President Emily Khuc, Internal Vice President Diana Duong, External Vice President Nhat-Thanh Nguyen, Academic Chair Vivian Vo, Culture Co-Chair Rich Nam, Culture Co-Chair Vickie Tran Duong, Intercollegiate Council Representative Theresa M Hoang, Intercollegiate Council Representative Dung Hoang Le, Publications Chair Diana Tran, Publicity Chair Jason Huynh, Retention Chair Khoa Dao, Retention Co-Chair Sally Le, Secretary Nghia-Piotr Le, Treasurer Andre Nghiem, Web Administrator Candace Nhung Le, Family Head

Spring 2012 Interns

June Jiao Nhi Nguyen Lien Nguyen Rebecca Shirsat Richard Tran Janet Ying

Huong Viet Community Center

Trung Tm Hng Vit Mission
The mission of the Hng Vit Community Center is to promote, advance, and support the development of the Vietnamese American Community and families through educational, social, and cultural programs. Hng Vit seeks to advocate and encourage the active participation and full integration of Vietnamese Americans into the East Bay Community.

Mailing

P.O. Box 29936 Oakland, CA 94604

Contact

S Mnh

Mc ch ca trung tm Hng Vit l dy d khuyn khch con em v ng h s pht trin ca cng ng Vit M v gia nh qua cc chng trnh gio dc, x hi v vn ha. Ch trng ca Hng Vit l khuyn khch s tham gia tch cc ha nhp ngi M gc Vit vo cng ng vng ng Vnh.

info@huongviet.org www.huongviet.org (510) 835-9156 phone

Board of Directors / Ban Chp Hnh

Hong Quc Thnh Chair / Ch Tch H Trn Secretary / Th K Hunh Ti Treasurer / Th Qu Lm Trng H L nh Lng Principal / Hiu Trng Nguyn Ngc Thoa Nguyn Phong V Hng K Executive / Gim c Unpictured Nguyn Danh VicePrincipal / Hiu Ph

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Pacific Links Foundation

Mission
Founded in 2001, Pacific Links Foundation (PALS) is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to support the sustainable development of Vietnamese communities and the enrichment of their cultural heritage. Through project ADAPT, PALS leads counter-trafficking efforts at the frontiers of Vietnam by increasing access to education, providing shelter and reintegration services, and enabling new economic opportunities for girls and young women. Over the past decade, Pacific Links Foundation has brought years of professional expertise to empower communities through knowledge.

Office

534 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035

Contact

info@pacificlinks.org www.pacificlinks.org (510) 435-3035 phone

20122013 Board of Directors

Qunh T. Trn Co-Founder & Board Chair Dip N. Vng Co-Founder & Board President nh Kim Trn Co-Founder & Board Treasurer Lang Anh Phm Board Secretary Hong Nguyn Co-Founder & Board Member Quyn N. Vng Co-Founder & Board Member Tun . Trn Board Member

Advisory Board
Betty Cohen, MSW Andrew Lam L Xun Khoa Thoa Nguyn Xun Nguyn Neal Newfield, PhD Susan Newfield, PhD

Team ADAPT
Dip N. Vng, Managing Director (USA) Phng Tho D. L, Program Officer (USA) Vietnam Team Nguyn Th Phng Tho, Reintegration Senior Coordinator Lillian Forsyth, Communications Manager Bi Th Thu Tho, Program Coordinator Scholarships Nguyn Lm M Loan, Office Manager Sarah K. Trn, ADAPT Development Officer T Ngc Minh Sng, Field Coordinator

Team ECCE
nh Kim Trn, Coordinator (USA) Nguyn Th Kinh (Vietnam) Nguyn Tri Nh Qunh (Vietnam) Ellen J Greenblatt (USA) My Th Nguyn (USA) Phng Lin Ng (USA) Ng Thanh Giang (Vietnam) Phm Th Mai Loan (Vietnam)

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

San Jose State Vietnamese Student Association

Hi Sinh Vin Vit Nam Trng i Hc San Jose State Mission
Founded in 1978, the Vietnamese Student Association of San Jose State University (SJSU VSA) is a student-based organization that serves the Vietnamese community by preserving and promoting Vietnamese culture and traditions. We strive to maintain the Vietnamese culture to generations that were born and/or raised outside of Vietnam. We promote diversity to all ethnic groups willing to learn the Vietnamese culture. We strive to unite with other colleagues to create an enlightening atmosphere and encourage education as well as leadership. We strive to promote cooperation, participation, and communication to work towards a common goal.

Mailing

VSA SJSU - Mailbox #56 C/O Student Involvement 1 Washington Sq San Jose State University San Jose, CA 95192-0038

Contact

contact@sjsuvsa.net www.sjsuvsa.net (408) 905-8411 phone (408) 418-9888 fax

Officers 20112012
Tan Nguyen President Phung My Tran Internal Vice President Minh Le External Vice President Van Cao Treasurer Ngoc Nghiem Secretary An Tang Fundraising Chair Vy Nguyen Cultural Heritage Chair Tuan-Anh Nguyen Culture Show Chair

Chun Wong Activities Chair Thuy Le Community Service Chair Anthony Nguyen Intercollegiate Council Representative

San Khau Viet Cali Performing Arts

Sn Khu Vit Cali Mission
San Khau Viet Calis mission involves developing and cultivating a unique style of Vietnamese-American performing arts in the Bay Area. Through theatre, Vietnamese-Americans can experience their own community and collective immigrant history, as well as envisioning their future. Workshops are conducted bilingually, assisting participants with communication skills that they can use in everyday life.

Office

1048 Garrity Way Santa Clara, CA 95050

Contact

skvcali@yahoo.com www.skvc.org (408) 859-3120 phone

Van Pham Mai Artistic Director Doris Nguyen Treasurer Thuy Huynh Administrator Hang Nguyen Marketing Director Hoang Huynh Public Relation

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Song That Radio Program

Chng trnh pht thanh Sng Tht Mission
Song That Radio Program is a grassroots Vietnamese community organization, working to increase LGBT visibility and inclusivity in the community. Song That Radio hosts a weekly Vietnamese-language radio program, focusing on enhancing community awareness of LGBT issues and building the understanding bridge. Song That Radio also organizes social and other events that aim to advocate for, support, and empower the Vietnamese-American LGBT community. Song That Radio Program is based in San Jose.

Mailing

P.O. Box 51679 San Jose, CA 95151-5679

Contact

dongsongthat@yahoo.com www.songthat.com (408) 476-3977 phone

S Mnh

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Board of Directors
Pictured Left To Right Vng Nguyn Chair of the Board c L Board Member & Secretary Hng L Treasurer Tn Hynh Board Member Unpictured c L Secretary Cat inh Board Member Lee Ng Board Member Sn Nguyn Executive Director

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)

Mission
SEARAC is a national organization that advances the interests of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans by empowering communities through advocacy, leadership development, and capacity building to create a socially just and equitable society.

California Office Contact

1225 8th Street, Suite 590 Sacramento, CA 95814 searac@searac.org www.searac.org (916) 428-7769 phone (916) 428-7293 fax

Board of Directors
Sarah R. Kith Steve Arounsack Kevin Fong Linda Kim Cat Bao Le Yuvora Nong Christine Plautz Carolyn Leung Rubin Kim Thuy Seelinger Jay W. Stansell Valerie Taing Wayne E. Wright Rattana Yeang

Staff
Doua Thor Executive Director Quyen Dinh Education Policy Advocate Phuong Do Director of Training and Technical Assistance Ivy Ngo Policy Advocate

Riamsalio (Kao) Phetchareun Research & Special Projects Manager Fam SaeChao Operations Manager Pang Houa Moua Toy Director of Communications Jonathan Tran California Policy and Program Manager

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Southeast Asian Student Coalition

Mission
The University of California, Berkeley Southeast Asian Student Coalition (SASC) was formed in 2000 by a passionate group of college students who sought to empower the Southeast Asian American community. SASC has been a coalition of dedicated people who advocate for the Southeast Asian community. SASC has many programs such as the Southeast Asian Graduation, Summer Institute, and Southeast Prison Outreach Program. All of SASCs projects and programs resonate the mission statement which states: To unite Southeast Asian communities, particularly those bounded by the historical context of the Viet Nam War, and to address the social injustices, economic inequalities, and political under-representation that they face.

Office

515 Eshleman Hall UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720

Mailing

506 Barrows Hall #2570 UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-2570

Contact

ucb.sasc@gmail.com sasc.berkeley.edu

20112012 Officers
Jeff Dam, Operations Chair Lena T Thanh Tran, Operations Chair Nathalie Chau, Finance Chair Lan Ngo, Internal Relations Chair Nhan Vu, Internal Relations Chair Cindy Lu, External Relations Chair Sevly Snguon, External Relations Chair Tien Tran, External Relations Chair Michell Huynh, Southeast Asian Mentorship (SEAM) Chair Mai Nguyen, Southeast Asian Graduation Chair Ryan Saelee, Southeast Asian Graduation Chair Emily La, Anthology Chair Kenny Hoang, Anthology Chair

Fiscally sponsored under a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

Stanford Vietnamese Student Association

Mission
Formed in 1988, the Stanford Vietnamese Student Association (SVSA) serves as an on-campus family for its members, providing a support network and opportunities to increase cultural awareness. SVSA participates in many campus activities and take an active part in the cultural, social, and political life of the Vietnamese community in Northern California. From ph outings to the Lunar New Year Festival, SVSA provides members with many chances to meet others, gain leadership experience, and submerge themselves in Vietnamese culture.

Contact

www.stanfordvsa.org

20112012 Officers
Tina Duong, Co-chair Kim Vu, Co-chair Van Anh Tran, Cultural Coordinator Harrison Truong, Cultural Coordinator Nancy Pham, Culture Night Coordinator James Bui, Culture Night Coordinator Janice Lan, Culture Night Coordinator Kathy Vu, Social Chair Hong Ho, Public Service Chair Lisa Quan, Public Service Chair Huy Phan, Publicity/Historian Andrew Dinh, Intercollegiate Council Neil Luu, Financial Officer Mai Nguyen, Funding Officer / The Stanford Fund Liason Cynthia Huynh, Frosh Intern Coordinator Cindy Au, Webmaster Lily Dinh, Secretary / Campus Liaison

20112012 Interns
Mai Bui, Culture Night and Social Rachel Cao, Finance and Public Service David Chiem, Culture Night and Intercollegiate Council Vivian Ly, Public Service Ivy Nguyen, Cultural and Intercollegiate Council Ricky Tran, Social Anne Tran, Cultural

Fiscally sponsored under a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

University of the Pacific Vietnamese Student Association

Hi Sinh Vin Vit Nam ti University of the Pacific Mission
Our mission is to promote awareness of the Vietnamese culture through social involvement on campus and in the Stockton community. We strive to extend our culture by creating events in hopes of maintaining our traditions while also appealing to the local youth who are not familiar with the Vietnamese culture.

Contact

pacificvsa@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pacificvsa

20112012 Officers
Kim Nguyen President April Nguyen Internal Vice President Jimmy Nguyen External Vice President Diane Nguyen Secretary Brendon Nguyen Treasurer Nhu Anh Le Publicity San Bao Historian Allison Duong Pacific Celebrate Diversity Representative Thuy Nguyen United Cultural Council Representative Liza Chu Intercollegiate Council Representative

Vietnamese Reach for Health Coalition

Lin Hi Bo V Sc Khe Cng ng Vit Nam Mission
To promote health equity among Vietnamese Americans in the Bay Area Counties of California through advocacy, education, research and collaborative efforts.

Coordinating Agency Contact

S Mnh

Cancer Prevention Institute of CA 2201 Walnut Avenue, Suite 300 Fremont, CA 94538 khanh.t.le@ucsf.edu www.viethealthcoalition.org

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Coalition Members
Ms. Ngoc Bui-Tong, Chair Ms. Victoria Phan, Vice-Chair American Cancer Society Anthem Blue Cross of California Asian Americans for Community Involvement Cancer Prevention Institute of California Catholic Charities-John XXIII Community Health Partnership, Inc. Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Premier Care of Northern California Group, Inc. Santa Clara County Ambulatory & Community Health Services Santa Clara County Public Health Department Santa Clara Family Health Plan Southeast Asian Community Center UCSF - Vietnamese Community Health Promotion Project: Sc Khe L Vng! Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation, Inc.

Community Representatives
Hung Pham, MD, MPH Ky Quoc Lai. MD, MPH Thien-Nhien Luong, MPH Thoa Nguyen Tuan Nguyen, MSW

VNCARES(VietnameseCancerAwarenessResearch&EducationSociety)
Mission
Paving the path for a healthier, cancer-free future, VN CARES long-term objectives are to reduce cancer-related disparities occurring within the Vietnamese community, ensure that all Vietnamese individuals obtain skills and knowledge to maintain a lifestyle that can help them prevent cancer, and to participate in the planning and implementation of research activities designed to identify the health care needs of the Vietnamese community.

Mailing Address

Campus Unions, CSI Box #273 University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8706

Contact

info@vncares.org www.vncares.org (916) 996-8595 phone

20112012 Officers
Anh Le President Vi Dao Grant Coordinator & Treasurer Chau Cao Secretary Trieu Do Clinical Manager James Luong Clinical Manager Tram Duong Research & Education Leader Huong Pham Research & Education Leader Alice Nguyen Recruitment Leader

Thao Phan Recruitment Leader Jackie Ha Fundraising & Publicity Leader Jenny Nguyen Fundraising & Publicity Leader Trung Hoang Webmaster & Database

Fiscally sponsored under a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

VOVINAM Trung Truc Martial Arts

VOVINAM-Vit V o Trung Trc Mission
VOVINAM Trung Trc Martial Arts mission is to imitate the virtues of their Great Founder Nguyn Lc (19121960) by developing and promoting VVN-VV martial arts in America, not just by words but through the actions and deeds; provide a warm and encouraging environment to allow each person to learn and practice VVN-VV martial arts; help everyone understand more about the history and culture of Vietnam; and develop each individuals greatest potential in all areas of life along with a compassionate heart.

Studio

2260 Quimby Road San Jose, CA 95122

Contact

vovinam_trungtruc@yahoo.com (408) 646-5425 phone

Co-Founders & Board of Directors

Khoa Hong Lu Trn Lc Nguyn

Board of Trainers
Khoa Hong Lu Trn Lc Nguyn c ng

Copyright 2012 CayDa Foundation Produced with support by Thng M Media San Jose, California