Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas (VACAT)

Our mission is to create new opportunities for both businesses and individuals, as well as to elevate cultural community awareness. We accomplish this through sharing best practices, collaborating with local non-profits, and advocating social services that can change lives.

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  • Group of five people standing behind a table with voting registration signs, informational materials, and water bottles at an outdoor voting registration event under canopy tents.

    Civics Initiatives

    We help make our community’s voices heard through initiatives like voter registration and citizenship lessons

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  • A group of 13 young male soccer players in black jerseys  outdoors on a grassy field. They are arranged in two rows, with 8 standing in the back and 5 kneeling in the front, one of whom is wearing a yellow goalkeeper jersey and gloves, holding a soccer ball. The background features a cloudy sky, a fence, and trees.

    Community Outreach

    We facilitate meaningful connections through youth programs, sponsorships, and meetings with local organizations.

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  • Group of women and children celebrating Vietnamese New Year, wearing colorful traditional ao dai dresses, with decorations and on a stage.

    Cultural Education

    We preserve Vietnamese heritage by hosting annual events like Lunar New Year, honoring our Vietnam War veterans, and more.

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  • A man and woman in medical scrubs standing together outside a building with a banner that reads 'Vietnamese Community Health Fair'. The woman is wearing pink scrubs and the man is wearing blue scrubs, and they are smiling at the camera.

    Health Fair

    We promote healthy lifestyles by hosting an annual health fair that connects the Vietnamese community with heath care.

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  • Two women, one wearing a face mask, are sorting socks at a table with packaged socks in clear bags, in a room with yellow walls.

    Homeless Shelter Support

    We support the most vulnerable people in our community by organizing drives and other initiatives for homeless shelters.

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  • Older man and woman painting with small paint pots and brushes at a table in a well-lit room. The man wears glasses and a striped shirt; the woman has curly gray hair, glasses, and a blue floral top. In the background, other seniors are seated and some are standing, also engaged in painting activities.

    Senior Activities

    We honor our elders by providing fun, meaningful activities that help our seniors stay connected with their communities.

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  • Group of diverse women and one man gathered in a room, smiling and waving at the camera.

    Yoga & Meditation

    We partnered with Austin Public Health to create a free online yoga and wellness platform specifically for the Vietnamese community. 

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