April 2022: Vietnamese Language & Culture Classes
As part of the AAPI Heritage Celebration, the BPS Office of English Learners is hosting a series of online Vietnamese classes for educators, administrators, families & community members who are …
City of Boston Hosts Citizenship Day on March 26, 2022
CITY OF BOSTON HOSTS CITIZENSHIP DAY ON MARCH 26, 2022 For Immediate Release: Contact: Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement Communications Manager: Pai En Yu – paien.yu@boston.gov Get free legal help …
Vietnamese sparking a boomtime in parish life at St. Ambrose parish
While other parishes have struggled to stay open, St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Fields Corner finds itself booming these days as a large Vietnamese population and remaining Irish and Italian …
Three bus routes in Boston will be fare free for two years, Mayor Wu announces
BOSTON — Three MBTA bus routes will be free for riders for two years, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak announced Wednesday. Riders of the 23, …
With focus on culturally relevant food, Dorchester nonprofit serves Vietnamese residents in need
Van Nguyen (left) and Qui Nguyen (right) move bags of food, which include culturally appropriate vegetables used in Vietnamese dishes, to the foyer for distribution. (Photo by Sarah Betancourt, GBH …
Hamilton Street complex for seniors gets green light
A VietAID-led proposal to build a senior rental housing complex on Hamilton Street in Dorchester won approval from the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board last Thursday (Jan. 13). …
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends: With mixed emotions I am writing to share that starting February 1, 2022, I will begin transitioning from my role as Executive Director at VietAID. The past four …
Wu pitches lower electricity rates through supplier program
Mayor Michelle Wu was at the VietAID Community Center in Dorchester to pitch the Community Choice Electricity program. (Photo via Mayor’s Office) Customers who choose the city’s Community Choice Electricity …
Latest senior housing plan for Hamilton St. gets airing
A rendering shows a proposed new senior housing development for 25-33 Hamilton St. (Image courtesy Davis Sq. Architects) VietAID has reduced the number of units and increased parking at what …
Grandparent’s financial scam alert
Hello, I am Lt. Paul Covino of the Medford Police Detective Division. Recently, we have seen an increase in telephone scams that prey on senior citizens. A caller will call …