Springfield Vietnamese American Civic Association

433 Belmont Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
(413) 733-9373 phone
SVACA@the-spa.com
www.angelfire.com/ma2/SCOTTMCON/vietnamese.html

Area of Inerest:
Organization - Immigrant advocacy

Ethnic Community Served:
Vietnamese

Description:
The Springfield Vietnamese-American Civic Association serves as an advocate for the concerns and interests of the Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant community through liaison work with local social service agencies. Community outreach programs work to improve the living conditions of SVACA clients through English as a Second Language courses and citizenship classes, voter registration, tutoring, after-school programs, health workshops and counseling services. SVACA highlights cultural sharing by teaching individuals, educators and social service agencies about Vietnamese history, culture and traditions. SVACA also strives to educate members of the Vietnamese community about the history and culture of different ethnic groups in America through cultural classes and recognition of holidays and events celebrated by these different groups. The SVACA Youth Program also offers after-school tutoring, recreational activities, field trips, support groups, health education and cultural activities.

Staff:
Juliette Nguyen, Executive Director

Source:
http://www.angelfire.com/ma2/SCOTTMCON/vietnamese.html

Submitted by:
AIA Staff

New - 03/10/03