Mission Statement & History

About Us

The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by community leaders and residents who believed that a community development corporation would provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in the Fields Corner Vietnamese community of Dorchester. VietAID’s mission is to build a strong Vietnamese community and a vibrant Fields Corner through the following measures: promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; and offering high quality child care services.

Latest News

June 25, 2025: Groundbreaking event for 36 new affordable housing units on Hamilton St. at Mt. Everett

Join us at our groundbreaking event for Hamilton at Mt. Everett, as we begin construction on 36 new affordable housing units—our first senior supportive housing project!! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with community leaders, partners, and supporters who have made this project possible. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVPs Close on June 23rd. Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM Location: 29 Hamilton Street, Dorchester …

August 1, 2025: Last day for MA Nail Salon Industry Survey

The Greater Boston Legal Services’ nail salon project: MA Nail Salon Industry Survey has been extended until August 1 at 11:59pm. The survey is now available in 6 languages (Chinese, English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese):  https://tinyurl.com/MANailSalonSurvey. Greater Boston Legal Services still have $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards available to participants, as well as $50 gift cards for focus group …

Dot Day No. 119 kept things lively on Dot Ave

Above, Co-captain Lizbeth Presinal, of the popular dance troupe Estrellas Tropicales, is shown marching through Fields Corner. (Chris Lovett photo) Under ideal weather conditions, Sunday’s Dorchester Day Parade, extended now to 119 years, kicked off at Lower Mills with three hours of procession highlighting a cross-section of Dorchester along a 3.2-mile route ending at Columbia Road. The day started with …