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

Our 2026 Nail Salon Report Is Now Live!

We are excited to officially announce the launch of our 2026 Nail Salon report, Not to Be Left Behind: Re-Examining the Needs of the Massachusetts Nail Salon Industry, proudly co-authored by VietAID, Greater Boston Legal Services’ Asian Outreach Center (AOC), Asian American Resource Workshop (AARW), Asian Pacific Islander’s Civic Action Network (APIs CAN), and the Boston College Law School Legal …

Please sign this petition to Keep a USPS branch in Fields Corner – Dorchester

The Fields Corner community in Dorchester, Boston, is facing an unexpected and unsettling change. The USPS post office branch, a cornerstone of our neighborhood, is set to close abruptly. This decision affects not just postal services, but deeply impacts our lives, especially for our elderly residents who rely on this conveniently located branch for daily activities. For years, Fields Corner …

Massachusetts’ 2026 Election: Information for Voters

Voters in Massachusetts can choose to cast their ballots in the way that is most convenient for them.If you are registered to vote, you can vote: At your polling place, on November 3, 2026 At an early voting site in your city or town, from October 17-30 By mail You can choose any one of the above options. Before you …