We are the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas. Our mission is to strengthen the greater Austin community by providing advocacy, social services, and programming that is culturally appropriate to the Vietnamese and Austin community. Our organization supports and facilitate cultural preservation, innovation, and creation.
VACAT MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL/ TET TRUNG THU
Join us for a mesmerizing journey into the heart of Vietnamese culture at our Vacat Mid-Autumn Festival!
Immerse yourself in a celebration filled with vibrant lanterns, delectable Vietnamese cuisine, captivating entertainment, and a showcase of exquisite Vietnamese fashion and products from local, Vietnamese-owned businesses.
Free Lanterns: Embrace the traditional spirit of Mid-Autumn as we offer complimentary lanterns to illuminate the night sky. Create a magical atmosphere of togetherness and make lasting memories with your loved ones.
Vietnamese Delights: Indulge your taste buds with an array of authentic Vietnamese dishes that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Vietnam. From savory banh mi to mouthwatering egg rolls and honeycomb cake, experience the culinary richness of Vietnam's diverse cuisine.
Entertainment Extravaganza: Be captivated by live performances that showcase the dynamic cultural heritage of Vietnam. Enjoy traditional music, mesmerizing dance routines, and engaging activities for all ages.
Vietnamese Fashion and Local Treasures: Immerse yourself in the world of Vietnamese fashion and craftsmanship. Explore a curated marketplace featuring the finest Vietnamese-owned businesses, offering unique products and one-of-a-kind finds. Walk around and experience traditional Vietnamese dress or buy your own!
Date: September 24, 2023
Time: 3-7 pm
Location: The Holy Family Catholic School
Join us as we honor the Mid-Autumn Festival in style, fostering cultural connections, culinary delights, and a showcase of Vietnamese creativity and entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. See you at the Vacat Mid-Autumn Festival! ???
VACAT is proud to announce our very first youth competition aimed at giving teams of 2 or more students the opportunity to win up to $1500 in scholarship prize money. This is open to to kids ages 12 and up, and is limited to students in middle school, high school, and under/post grad college students. To compete, each team must showcase something cool they have built or perform a live act. Each participating team must register using the following link no later than August 30,2023. The competition will take place at our Mid-Autumn festival at the end of September. The top 3 teams will receive $1500, $1000 and $500 respectively. As a bonus we will ask the top winning team to present / perform again at our 2024 Tet festival. We would like to give a huge thanks to Lien Phat Income Tax for sponsoring this program.
Deadline to apply for a preliminary selection is August 30, 2023.
As an integral part of the Vietnamese American community in Austin, Texas, VACAT is thrilled to join forces with local businesses and organizations to bring forth a remarkable scholarship program.
Our primary goal is to foster a deep sense of belonging and encourage students to actively engage with our vibrant community. We firmly believe that by supporting their academic and personal development, we can unlock the full potential of these remarkable individuals.
Through our scholarships, we aim to empower deserving students to pursue their educational aspirations, enabling them to thrive academically and beyond. By collaborating with local businesses, we also strive to strengthen the fabric of our community and showcase the remarkable talents of our students.
At VACAT, we are dedicated to nurturing the growth and well-being of our youth, as we firmly believe they are the future leaders who will shape our community. Through our personalized scholarships, we hope to instill a sense of pride, support, and motivation within each student, as they embark on their educational journey.
Together, let us create a brighter future, where academic success intertwines with community engagement, and where our students can achieve remarkable heights, all while celebrating their Vietnamese American heritage.
MAY 17th is officially Vietnamese American Day in Texas!
May 17, 2023 will forever be etched in our hearts as a truly momentous day for Vietnamese Texans! With great joy and pride, we announce that the Texas State Capitol has officially designated May 17 as Vietnamese American Day, a remarkable achievement made possible through the unwavering dedication of House Representative Hubert Vo.
This historic milestone stands as a testament to the collective efforts of the vibrant Vietnamese American communities
in VACAT-The
Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas ,
Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Together, we have left an indelible mark on history, forging a path towards strong representation and well-deserved recognition within the Asian
community.
We are immensely grateful to everyone who supported and contributed to this significant achievement. Your unwavering commitment has not only honored our
Vietnamese heritage but has also paved the way for future generations to thrive and celebrate their cultural identity. This momentous recognition during AAPI month fills us with immense pride and
renews our determination to uplift and empower our community.
Let us continue to stand united, amplifying our voices, preserving our rich cultural heritage, and striving for a brighter future where Vietnamese Americans
flourish. Together, we celebrate this extraordinary milestone and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.
VACAT is thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone: our monthly seniors day program has achieved six months of resounding success! Since its inception in January, this program has been dedicated to serving our community, with a particular focus on our esteemed elders. Our primary objective is to enrich our culture and heritage while fostering social connections, promoting health awareness, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. At VACAT, we are committed to making a positive impact one program at a time.
This month FREE services for everyone as below, no age restriction (unless specified)
***GAMES, SOCIALIZE, AND NETWORKING***
***TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIOR 65 AND OLDER: TEXT 512-960-5739 IF ANY SENIOR WHO NEEDS PICKUP AND DROP OFF SERVICE,
PLEASE INCLUDE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND ADDRESS
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Để phục vụ những người lớn tuổi đồng thời đôi lúc cũng có dịch vụ cho nhu cầu chung cho mọi lứa tuổi như hôm nay. Đây là một trong những kế hoạch cho mỗi tháng một lần, cộng đồng xin kêu gọi sự ủng hộ của quý vị trong thời gian tới. Tất cả với mục tiêu lấy cương vị VACAT có được để gìn giữ và mở rộng những quyền lợi xã hội cho bà con và làm vững mạnh cộng đồng Việt Austin. Dịch vụ miễn phí cho tất cả mọi người không phân biệt tuổi tác cho tháng này gồm có:
CHƯƠNG TRÌNH & DỊCH VỤ CHO THÁNG NÀY:
***TEXT LANA 512-960-5739 TÊN, SỐ ĐIỆN THOẠI, TUỔI, VÀ ĐỊA CHỈ CỦA BÁC NÀO CẦN ĐƯA ĐÓN VÌ KHÔNG CÓ PHƯƠNG TIỆN XE ĐI LẠI (DỊCH VỤ NÀY CHO MẤY BÁC NÀO THẬT SỰ CẦN TỚI VÀ 65 TUỔI TRỞ LÊN)
*** CHƠI GAME HOẶC ĐÀM THOẠI VÀ GIAO LƯU ***
***TEXT LANA 512-960-5739 TÊN, SỐ ĐIỆN THOẠI, TUỔI, VÀ ĐỊA CHỈ CỦA BÁC NÀO CẦN ĐƯA ĐÓN VÌ KHÔNG CÓ PHƯƠNG TIỆN XE ĐI LẠI (DỊCH VỤ NÀY CHO MẤY BÁC NÀO THẬT SỰ CẦN TỚI VÀ 65 TUỔI TRỞ LÊN)
Địa điểm và ngày giờ trong hình đính kèm, xin chia sẻ rộng rãi cho nhiều người biết đến và ủng hộ
Join VACAT in celebrating the 10th annual CelebrASIA festival at the Asian American Resource Center! This year, we are thrilled to present a captivating live performance and an immersive cultural room experience.
In our live performance on stage, our dedicated volunteers will enchant you with a mesmerizing traditional fan dance, adorned in exquisite Ao Dai Dresses that beautifully represent the four seasons. Prepare to be swept away by the grace and elegance of this timeless art form.
Second, step into our cultural room and embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture. Our cultural room showcases the diversity and beauty of Vietnamese heritage while learning about the significance of our traditions. Immerse yourself in our AR photo booths, where you can capture memorable moments while surrounded by vibrant displays of Vietnamese traditions or Try on traditional clothing and feel the allure of the Ao Dai, a symbol of elegance and refinement. Learn new phrases in Vietnamese or discover new dishes and the influences that different regions had on Vietnamese cusine!
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate Vietnamese culture with VACAT at CelebrASIA's milestone 10th annual festival. Join us for a truly immersive and unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the vibrant culture of Vietnam and its people!
Experience the excitement of VACAT's Tet Festival Austin with our photos and video recap! This year's event was a resounding success, with a fantastic turnout and incredible support from the Austin community. Join us as we celebrate the rich culture and traditions of Tet, and extend a big thank you to our dedicated volunteers, board members, and generous sponsors for making this unforgettable experience possible. Enjoy the festivities and relive the memories with our video recap. Find us on Facebook.com/vacatorg for more photos of the event!
Our Tet Festival will feature delicious Vietnamese food, cultural displays, and entertainment for all ages. Admission is free, and we'll also be giving out "li xi" gifts and hosting a kids fashion show.
Don't forget to purchase your presale raffle tickets at VACAT.ORG/RAFFLE for a chance to win amazing prizes!
We hope to see you there as we ring in the new year and celebrate Vietnamese culture.
Tet is the Vietnamese New Year, and it is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate the beginning of the lunar new year.
There are many customs and traditions associated with Tet, such as decorating homes with flowers and other auspicious symbols, preparing special foods, and visiting relatives and friends. Many people also participate in ancestor worship and other religious rituals, and there are often parades and other public events held to mark the occasion.
One of the most distinctive features of Tet is the exchange of gifts, known as "li xi." It is traditional to give gifts of money, fruit, and other items to children, family members, and close friends.Overall, Tet is a time of great joy and celebration for the Vietnamese people, and it is a deeply ingrained part of the country's cultural identity.
Here is a look back on some of our previous Tet events!
OPEN FOR EVERYONE WHO MEETS THE requirements AS BELOW:
1- 40 years old or older
2- 365 days since the last mammogram
3- No current breast cancer
4- No health insurance or insured with these carriers
***If you have insurance, please check with your policy
***FREE for those who has no health insurance
***Space is limited, please call Hue Nguyen to register now 512-743-7360***
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Phụ nữ 40 tuổi trở lên chú ý>>>Ghi danh chụp quang tuyến vú để biết được và chữa trị ung thư vú kịp thời .
Điều kiện như sau:
1. 40 tuổi trở lên
2. Phải trên 365 ngảy kể từ lần cuối chụp quang tuyến vú.
3. Hiện tại không mắc chứng ung thư vú
4. Ưu tiên cho những ai không có bảo hiểm hoặc có những bảo hiểm từ các công ty như liệt kê dưới đây.
***Những ai có bảo hiểm xin vui lòng xem lại điều kiện về chụp quang tuyến vú mammogram.
***Hoàn toàn miễn phí cho những ai không có bảo hiểm.
**Vì chỗ có giới hạng, Gọi chị Huế Nguyễn để ghi tên ngay: 512-743-7360
Địa điểm ngày giờ chụp có trong hình
Volunteers
Calling all volunteers! First, we want to thank those who faithfully volunteered in the past—you are the foundation of this event. Like previous years, we have a signup. Please sign-up with the link below, from which you can choose how to serve. Please confirm by January 10th .
https://www.vacat.org/volunteers
Vendors
Vendors add the “spice” to Tet! Please confirm your interest by January 4 th to guarantee a table for your goods. To do so, please contact: Lana Nguyen at 512-960-5739 or President@vacat.org
Sponsors
To our faithful sponsors, VACAT can only coordinate Tet due to your generous and visionary commitment to our community. The link below includes the different levels of sponsorship. Please confirm your support by January 10th . Thank you for your continued support all of these years! Or, as the Vietnamese say, cam on ban (“thank you”).
https://tinyurl.com/VACATSponsorVendor
Questions? Please contact VACAT President, Lana Nguyen, at President@vacat.org or 512-960-5739.
Thank you City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Lien Phat & Co Income Tax, Loan Factory, Austin Elite Realty, Pho Please , Teapioca Lounge, Full Tax Services, Minuteman Press of Pflugerville, Austin Asian Impact, Toyota of North Austin, Community Health Care Center and Amerigroup!
On behalf of the entire VACAT team, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for to our sponsors this holiday season. Their support has allowed us to continue our work and make a difference in the lives of those around us. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful sponsors, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work together and make a positive impact in the community!
VACAT paid respect and appreciation to those who served in the South Vietnam war prior to 1975. Thank you to community for coming out to support our veterens and celebrate with our speakers, singers, and ceremony!
Thank you to Austin Public Health for our grant to help eliminate the barrier of entry to yoga for the Vietnamese community. We provided free yoga mats and resources as well as Vietnamese Lead Yoga Classes with English subtitles so that these classes could be taken anywhere, anytime.
Embed Timestamp: Mayor's proclamation declaring May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Pflugerville and VACAT acceptance
Pictured Left To Right: Victor Gonzales (Mayor of Pflugerville), Lana Nguyen (President), Nguyen Staton (Advisory Board Member), Anh Pham (Marketing Director)
"To dispel some fears related to the vaccine, a local organization called Open Eyes Beyond Border worked with the senior association, along with multiple other organizations, in late March to hold a COVID-19 vaccine information session, where medical professionals from the Austin area answered questions in Vietnamese.
Well-established groups within the local Vietnamese community, such as the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas, or VACAT, helped sponsor the information session. The event also got support from nonprofits that work outside the Vietnamese community. " - Austin American Statesmen
On February 12 2022, the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas came togethere and gave away 44,000 masks + hand sanitizer at NG's Cafe to the Austin Community. VACAT members and voulnteers through rain and shine and in this case... hail!
Keeping Austin safe, one masks at a time! Thank you to VACAT's team, voulnteers, supports and partners as we have been able to make vital contributions to the community.
Our Free Small Face Masks Giveaway is this upcoming February 12th, 2022. Thanks to Touch International and CommunityCare, VACAT will be giving away 44,000 small face masks and a limited supply of hand sanitizer at
NG's Cafe 13000 N Interstate Hwy 35 200 Bldg 12, Austin Texas 78753
We would like to update you that, amidst 5 months of planning anticipation, VACAT has decided to postpone—not cancel—our Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival. As you may know, the Austin Public Health Department presently classifies the city’s COVID status as Stage 5. Therefore, for the safety of the public and our volunteers, we think it is wise to postpone our special event until later in the Spring. We sincerely hope, pending how the next few months go, to simply reschedule Tet for March or April. Of course, postponing does not diminish our enthusiasm for this event, the event’s ability to be successful, or how much we value your continued support.
Some may wonder if holding Tet a few months later would still hold the same value. While it is atypical to postpone Tet, we are also living in atypical times, given COVID. And, much like our resilient Vietnamese history attests in both Vietnam and the United States, we have always found creative ways to preserve and promote our cultural traditions.
Please stay tuned for a forthcoming update from VACAT by the end of February or March, as it is still possible we might be able to hold this special event. We thank you for your continued support.
VACAT Thanks our 2022 Sponsors for their generosity. Our next upcoming event is our In-Person Tet Festival on February 5th, 2022.
Thank you to Loan Factory, Lien Phat Pages, Amerigroup, Community Care, Austin Elite Realty, Full Tax Services, Pho Please, Emerson, Charles Maund Toyota, Pho Phong Lu’u, and the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division.
We will be hosting Tet this year on Saturday February 5th at The Holy Family Catholic School Pavilion. We will have cultural programing, celebrations, dragon dance, an ao dai fashion show, a live band, trivia and Vietnamese and carnival games, li -xi, raffles for a 60 inch TV, food vendors and so much more! We can’t wait to see you there!
VACAT là nơi tạo cơ hội để nhằm nâng đở và hổ trợ cộng đồng có cơ hội và điều kiện để bước vào thế giới nghề nghiệp đầy thử thách và đòi hỏi sự cạnh tranh. Chúng tôi cũng là nơi tạo ra điều kiện cho cơ sở và thương mại tiềm đến để thông báo nhu cầu cần người làm, từ công chức tới nhà hàng.
Applications for VACAT include Culture Director, Grant Writers, Voulnteer Corrdinators, Community Outreach Director, Internships and volunteers in all areas. VACAT awaits your talent and curiosity.
The 21st Vietnamese Community Health Fair was a success thanks to all the wonderful volunteers,VACAT board, AVAMP (Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional
Society) officers, Austin Public Health med students of UT, and future med students among the volunteers.
The community health fair serviced over 300+ people with language translators in Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Burmease. The Health Fair
provided Immunizations- Provided by Austin Public Health, Seasonal Flu vaccines, Moderna COVID vaccines, Pfizer COVID vaccines, Vision Screenings, Diabetic Blood
screenings, Cholesterol Blood screenings, High Blood Pressure screenings, BMI screenings, Patient Support and Education by AVAMPS and VACAT volunteers, Nutritional
Consult, MD Consult- Medical questions and medication reviews.
After canceling all of our cultural events last year due to COVID-19, we were so happy to have come back and celebrated with a socially distanced outdoor event. This was opened to everyone in the greater Austin area to come celebrate and learn about Vietnamese culture. We celebrated Tet Trung Thu with live music and performances, vendors, fundraisers, and free balloons, light up lanterns and glowsticks. We appreciate everyone for coming out and staying masked. Special Thanks to our sponsors and partners.
THÔNG TIN MỚI VỀ VACCINE COVID
Tết Tân Sửu 2021
VACAT is excited to support the Austin community by donating much-needed items to Foundation for the Homeless.
WEBINAR: BUSINESS FILINGS WITH TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE & HELPFUL TIPS
In response to many questions about business filing with Secretary of State from our community, VACAT will have a webinar about this topic on Tuesday 9/22/20, from 6-7pm.
Join us during our webinar to discuss Business Filings with SOS and Helpful Tips with an attorney from the Texas Secretary of State. The discussion will include an introduction to forming businesses and other filings with the Texas Secretary of State. We will also discuss other helpful tips and questions about assumed names, how to find helpful answers on the SOS website and other topics. If you have any general questions that you want answered, please put the question in the comments before 9/22. Please note that we are discussing general filing procedures and we will not provide any legal advice during the live webinar.
Rất mong quý vị điền phiếu Dân Số, có như vậy mình mới lấy tiền trợ cấp nhiều cho tiểu bang.
Từ đó, tiểu bang chi cho thành phố, thành phố lại chi cho cộng đồng chúng ta. Tiền mình đóng thuế, mình phải lấy về cho thành phố mở rộng trường học, đường xá cho mình hưởng thụ. Người già và trẻ em
được hưởng nhiều nhất. Cộng Đồng cũng được hưởng lây vì có tiếng nói mạnh hơn nếu đại diện cho nhiều người Việt.
Chúng ta
có thể điền online khi nhận được 12 con số họ gởi về nhà sử dụng trang web dưới đây. Hoặc chúng ta có có thể trực tiếp kiếm số đó trên trang web
này. TẤT CẢ MỌI NGỪỜI ĐỀU ĐƯỢC GHI, GIÀ, TRẺ, DU HỌC SINH, CÓ HAY KHÔNG CÓ GIẤÝ TỜ CÔNG DÂN MỸ, TRONG TÙ, TRẠI GIAM, NGƯỜI KHÔNG CÓ NHÀ CỬA, CON NÍT SẮP SINH VÀO NGÀY 1 THÁNG 04,
V.V.
Xin vui lòng phân phát và truyền bá tin này cho những người thân quen, bạn bè.
Trang web để điền đơn: https://my2020census.gov/
Số điện thoại có tiếng Việt: 844-461-2020
Xin Mọi Người Chú Ý phải vào trang nhà trên để điền. Cénsus không bao giờ hỏi những phần sau đây:
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