Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts
About Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts
Rooted in the Boston, MA community, the Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts represents a unified voice for Vietnamese-Americans across the Commonwealth and beyond. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, VACM serves as the coordinating hub connecting 26 independent Vietnamese-American associations and organizations, creating a powerful network dedicated to advancing shared values and community interests.
At its core, VACM is driven by a mission centered on community collaboration, cultural preservation, and social justice. The organization exists to strengthen the Vietnamese community through unified efforts, recognizing that collective action amplifies impact. VACM is particularly committed to protecting Vietnamese Nationalist refugees, actively working to solve the challenges and disadvantages they encounter at the local level. The organization champions human rights and democracy for Vietnam, connecting Boston's Vietnamese-American community to broader global justice movements.
What distinguishes VACM is its deep commitment to fostering pride in Vietnamese heritage while building bridges between communities. The organization nurtures relationships not only within the Vietnamese-American community but also with other ethnic groups and government entities in Massachusetts. By serving as an umbrella organization, VACM empowers individual associations while providing a unified platform for advocacy, cultural celebration, and community support. Whether through commemorative events like the Trung Sisters celebration, Tet festivals, or ongoing advocacy work, VACM embodies the values of solidarity, cultural pride, and democratic engagement that define the Vietnamese-American experience in Massachusetts.