We Are VACAT.
The Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas (VACAT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1997, serving as Austin's premier Vietnamese cultural institution. For 28 years, VACAT has strengthened the greater Austin community through advocacy, social services, and programming that bridges Vietnamese heritage with Austin's diverse landscape, serving over 10,000 community members annually.
Our Work & Impact
VACAT operates across four strategic areas - Cultural Events including Austin's largest Tet Festival and traditional celebrations, Community Services featuring monthly seniors programming and wellness initiatives, Educational Programs offering digital literacy training and youth scholarships, and Advocacy & Outreach including our historic legislative victory establishing Vietnamese American Day as an official Texas holiday.
Through partnerships with the City of Austin, local businesses, and community organizations, VACAT has demonstrated measurable impact across Austin's diverse neighborhoods. We preserve Vietnamese cultural traditions while providing essential services, advocate for community rights while building bridges across cultures, and create economic and social value that strengthens Austin's entire cultural ecosystem for residents of all backgrounds.
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25+ years of free community health fairs with multilingual translation services
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COVID-19 Response: 50,000+ masks, gloves, sanitizer distributed
Community Impact Highlights
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28 years of cultural events including Tet, Black April, and Mid-Autumn celebrations
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Vietnamese American Day established in 2023
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70,000+ people directly served in Greater Austin area
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$15,000+ in scholarships awarded
Make Real Impact
Join an organization that has directly served over 10,000 people across Austin annually, distributed 50,000+ essential supplies during COVID-19, and created lasting change through legislative victories like establishing Vietnamese American Day. Your volunteer efforts contribute to measurable community impact that strengthens all of Austin.
Why Get Involved?
Build Community Connections
Whether you're helping at our Tet Festival that draws thousands, supporting monthly seniors programming, or assisting with educational initiatives, you'll connect with diverse community members across generations while preserving Vietnamese culture and serving Austin's broader population.
Develop Leadership Skills
VACAT offers meaningful volunteer opportunities from event coordination and translation services to program development and advocacy work. Join a 28-year legacy of community leadership while building skills that make a difference in people's lives and strengthen Austin's cultural fabric.
