Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay

06/05/2022

Want to learn more about computer skills? Call and Text now. Join the program for FREE

06/04/2022

Looking for a job? Let’s help you find one! 🤍

05/26/2022

VACCEB will be closed on Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back to our normal office hours on Tuesday, May 31st!

05/25/2022

Looking for a job?
Looking for a new Samsung tablet? Join our employment program, you’ll get a new tablet upon completion of program 💚

05/23/2022

Are you looking for a job?
Join our employment program and win a tablet upon completion!
It’s FREE! 💚
Please call or text Linah or Ricky

05/19/2022

A big thank you to the Vietnamese Student Union at Bellarmine College Prep for their generous donation of over 300 lbs of food to our Mobile Meal Program due to their successful food drive! This is a huge help to those in our community that are still heavily affected by COVID-19 ❤️🤝

05/13/2022

Behind on your &E bill? (Arrearage Management Plan) is a forgiveness program for those in debt for their PG&E bill. After 12 on-time payments of monthly current charges, eligible debt up to $8,000 will be forgiven! Learn more and enroll today 💰

Please see fliers available in other languages (Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Tigrinya and Amharic) to contact our staff for any questions about enrollment ✍️

05/09/2022

Are you or someone you know applying for naturalization? If so, you can request a fee waiver for your N-400 form! The fee to file an application for naturalization is $725, but you’re eligible for a fee waiver if you’re (1) receiving a means-tested benefit OR (2) considered at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines OR (3) experiencing financial hardship. More details on the flyer in Vietnamese & Chinese and here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-912

For assistance on completing the applications, contact our program coordinator, Tri Le at 510-415-4271 | [email protected] 🙂

04/20/2022

Are you interested in making a difference? Join and help researchers study the factors that affect our health + find better ways to tailor care for all of us. You can sign up at JoinAllofUs.org.

04/18/2022

It's time for all communities to be represented in health research! When you join , you may help researchers to study the factors that affect our health + find better ways to tailor care for all of us. You can sign up at JoinAllofUs.org.

04/14/2022

An opportunity to be a part of a research study for Asian American seniors 60+ years old who speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, or Tagalog! Professor May-Choo Wang from UCLA is conducting a study on food assistance needs and seeking folks for a 30-60 min interview. Participants will be compensated for their time and insight with a $20 Target gift card.

To participate, contact the names on the poster, or fill out the form we have linked in our bio!

04/06/2022

Interested in learning English? Register for our classes NOW! Go to https://www.vacceb-oak.org/esl to register for our ESL classes held via 💻

Need help registering? Our next and last orientation is on April 12th between 1PM-3PM at our Center in 📚📖

Classes start April 18th! 👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Please share 😊

03/29/2022

We are looking to hire multiple positions to support with Information & Assistance, Education & Outreach (Health, Covid-19, Immigration Topics), and Employment programs.

For over 25 years, the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB) in Oakland, CA has been a refuge and resource for low-income and underrepresented refugee/immigrant communities. Our mission is to provide supportive services to refugees and immigrants while they are trying to become self-sufficient and integrate themselves into all aspects of American society. VACCEB provides a variety of supportive services, including food security, senior programs, information and assistance, education classes (ESL, Digital Literacy, Citizenship), health and wellness, advocacy work, and employment placement assistance.

Position: 50-100% FTE | Pay: $20-23/hour
Work Location: Both In-Person & Remote

Learn more at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Vacceb-2/jobs?jk=fed286ef02808c73&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

02/24/2022

Need ? You can still apply for (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) in the (Oakland and Fremont NOT included) Swipe to the right to see if you qualify for rental and utility assistance!

02/18/2022

It’s been about a year since VACCEB suffered from the fire, losing about 40% of our building. Not only has the resilience of our team and staff has been astounding, but the outpour of generous support from the community is a kind and wonderful reminder that we are not alone in our endeavors. That’s the inspiration I hope to kindle for our clients who are immigrants, refugees, senior-citizens, or whatever demographic they may be coming from.

My mother came to America as an immigrant, with the hopes and dreams to provide a better future for her children. The trauma she endured alone, and the sacrifices she made for my sisters and myself is something I see many of our clients go through and something I truly empathize with. My mother worked multiple jobs to keep food on the table and to keep a roof over our heads; taught herself how to take public transportation to get to work and to get us to school - stretched every penny to make sure there were gifts under the Christmas tree and cake on our birthdays.

“Some women are lost in the fire. Some women are built from it.” - Michelle K.

My mother, sisters and I often reminisce on the hard days growing up and remember those who were kind to us and gave us a helping hand. I hope when VACCEB’s clients and their families look back on their memories of their struggle that they remember VACCEB as a beacon of hope - more than just a building filled with resources, but also a safe haven with kind people who understood what they were going through.

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02/16/2022

OPRYD is hiring!

OPRYD is looking for fun and energetic staff to work this summer! Applications are available online now through March 18th. Apply online at : https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca

02/11/2022

Want to be a part of something? Be one in a million and join the research program 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Be a part of innovative science and help speed up the research for 💊💉🧬 Help make a difference in and - go to JoinAllOfUs.org for more information
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Want to be a part of something? Be one in a million and join the research program 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Be a part of innovative science and help speed up the research for 💊💉🧬 Help make a difference in and - go to JoinAllOfUs.org for more information
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02/08/2022

If you need a job or want to improve your work opportunities, let us help!

01/31/2022

Chúc mừng năm mới! Gong Xi Fa Cha!

Happy Lunar New Year (tét)!

Wishing everyone health, happiness, and prosperity this new year.

It is the year of the Water Tiger, which represents bravery, adventure, and big changes.

We will be closed tomorrow, 2/1, to celebrate the new year with family, welcoming back our ancestors, and eating lots of bánh tét!

What are some of your favorite Lunar New Year Traditions?

01/28/2022

Casting Vietnamese talent for (based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen)! Must speak Vietnamese and English (actors and non-actors may apply). Please see flier for more info! 🎭🎬🎥🎞

01/19/2022

Sometimes one size does NOT fit all - especially in ! If you're looking for a personalized treatment healthcare plan

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For more information on how to be go to joinallofus.org/learn-more

01/07/2022

There is an Emergency Rental Assistance Program available, specifically for Oakland and Fremont tenants to help pay for any past due rent and/or utility bill(s). Sign up while funds last!

Please see the fliers for more details and information. Set an appointment with one of our staff today to help you sign up!

01/05/2022

Happy New Year and hello 2022 🎉

These photos were taken right before VACCEB's holiday break at our local senior living community, Noble Tower in Oakland. We hope our seniors enjoyed their holidays and we hope you all were able to stay safe, have fun and spend time with your loved ones during the holidays ❤️

12/24/2021

We will be back to our regular services and office hours on January 4, 2022!

Happy holidays to everyone - thank you all for your compassionate support, especially during this trying year! Stay safe, warm, and be kind to one another ❤️ We’ll see you all in the new year ✨🎉🎊

12/24/2021

Goodbye and good luck to our Program Coordinators Brian and Anson! Thank you for all of your contributions and committed dedication to VACCEB and the community. We wish you both luck and success in your future endeavors 💖

12/22/2021

Spring rolls is a delicious snack that is said to have originated in Southern Vietnam. Due to the hot climate, it is said that locals would find fresh foods to help them stay cool. These are healthy alternatives to fried egg rolls since the ingredients are fresh and are low in fat. Just as spring rolls is a healthy alternative to fried egg rolls and considering all folks may not reside in an enivornment that is hot, by having a diverse group of participants can lead to important breakthroughs and these discoveries may help make health care better for everyone. The All of Us Research Program is looking to develop individualized plans for disease prevention and treatment thus researchers need more data about the differences that make each of us unique. The All of Us Research Program is looking to connect with 1 million people to help move our healthcare system from a one size fits all model to individualized care. If you're interested in joining, visit joinallofus.org ❤️

✨What are some healthy alternatives you've adopted into your lifestyle?✨

12/17/2021

VACCEB will be offering a ✨FREE✨Digital Literacy Class! Learn and improve your computer skills to find better job opportunities, take online classes, help your child in school or to just learn how to be digitally independent for fun. See the flier for more details and contact Ricky Tjandra for any questions at [email protected] or text/call 510-255-5344

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12/15/2021

Knowledge is power! Find out about how YOU can help make a difference in and - go to JoinAllOfUs.org for more information
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12/14/2021

Click https://www.vacceb-oak.org/esl to register now!

12/02/2021

Special thank you to the Claremont Hotel staff for volunteering their time to help us pack bags for our Mobile Meal Program that will be serving over 4,000 clients for the holidays 💖

11/30/2021

Donate —

We are still recovering from the fire we suffered back in February that caused us to lose over 40% of our community center. In spite of this loss, we have continued providing our growing services to the community 🤝

We are so grateful for all of your continued and abundant support during these trying times! Help us continue to and on this ❤️ ❤️

www.VACCEB-oak.org/donate

Rebuilding Our Center In early February 2021, a significant part of our community center was heavily impacted by a fire that originated from a nearby homeless encampment. Since then, our team has been unable to reoccupy without incurring safety risks. We have transferred our operation...