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Featured MNIP Agency

Springfield Vietnamese-American Civic Association, Inc

SVACA 's mission is to serve the Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian) immigrant- and refugee- communities of Western Massachusetts. Our goal is to empower immigrants to become self-sufficient and to help them adjust to American society through community support and education. The Springfield V.A.C.A. is a satellite office of the Boston Vietnamese-American Civic Association.

Objectives:

Serve as an advocate for the concerns and the interests of Southeast Asians
Conduct outreach and organize effective programs to access mainstream services such as health care, education and employment.
Develop and implement sustainable, culturally and linguistically appropriate services for newcomers.
Work in collaboration with other human service agencies to ensure appropriate and adequate services for all constituents.
Encourage the Vietnamese population to use community resources to build leadership and organizational skills.
Develop a greater understanding of Springfield's diverse population through community education.

(413) 733-9373 (voice)

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