Vietnamese Culture and Science Association

The Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Vietnamese American and Canadian organization founded in 1990. It has over 650 members, mainly young Vietnamese American and Canadian professionals, high school and college students in the US and Canada. Based in Houston, VCSA has several other chapters located in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Diego, Washington DC, Toronto, and Vancouver. VCSA established its first community center in Houston to deliver year-round programs and services for the Vietnamese community. Contact us at contact@vcsa.org! Follow us on: • Instagram: @vcsa.htx • Facebook: facebook.com/vcsaorg MISSION STATEMENT The Vietnamese Culture & Science Association (VCSA) promotes excellence in education, leadership and skills development through culture and science. Our organization encourages multi-generational and cross-cultural collaborations. We foster civic participation in the mainstream and Vietnamese America and Canada through core event programs that celebrate Vietnamese culture as well as educational initiatives to emphasize civic engagement and a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture. Every year, VCSA delivers projects to promote our mission based on 5 core values: Leadership, Culture, Education, Excellence, and Volunteerism. NOTABLE PROJECTS INCLUDE: • Annual Youth Leadership Development Camp Lên Đường • Annual Youth Excellence Recognition Ceremony (Vẻ Vang Dân Việt) • Tobacco and Obesity Prevention Youth Summit • 5K Walk for Wellness • Thousand Miles from Home Symphony Concert (Nước Non Ngàn Dặm) • College Preparedness Workshop • Mid-Autumn Children’s Festival • Vietnamese Cultural Festival • COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts • Community Health Fair Hội Văn Hóa Khoa Học Việt Nam