Community Outreach

VAPW encourages community responsibility and participation. We organize member events that build & strengthen relationships and serve our community.

2022 Community Impact Award - Oct 2022

VAPW is honored to be the recipient of the 2022 Community Impact Award. VAPW was recognized by the Vietnamese-American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC) for our work in the community.

Community Impact Award

City of San Jose Commendation


AAPI URJGENT Grant

VAPW putting the 2022 URJGENT Grant from Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee in action. Self-defense training to give our students and members the tools to protect themselves and make our community a safer place for us all.

Vietnamese-American Service Center

Santa Clara County Supervisor

Vietnamese-American Service Center (VASC) Ribbon Cutting - Oct 2021

The opening of Santa Clara County's Vietnamese-American Service Center designed specifically to fit the needs of our community

Vietnamese-American Service Center

VAPW Board Members

Board Members with community leaders

Stop AAPI Hate Listening Session - July 2021

In collaboration with the City of San Jose, VAPW hosted a safe space to discuss AAPI hate during the global pandemic

A space to heal, discuss and combat AAPI Hate


In collaboration with the

City of San Jose

Vietnamese-American Service Center (VASC) Groundbreaking - Nov 2019

VAPW came out to support the historic beginning of VASC. This is a project 8 years in the making and is expected to open 2021 to serve our community

ICAN / VAPW Women's Dinner - Nov 2019

VAPW provided dinner for 30+ women at an ICAN women's meeting. It was an uplifting evening of gratitude and sharing.

HP Charity Fair - March 2019

VAPW participated in the HP Charity Fair to spread the word about our organization.

TET Festival - February 2019

VAPW organized a day of celebration to share in our rich heritage (welcoming the Year of the Pig) and connect members of the community.





Holiday Gift Drive at AACI - December 2018


VAPW collected toys and donations from its participating members to join in the AACI Holiday Drive.

TET Senior Home Visit - February 2018

VAPW members brought Tet holiday cheer to senior citizens at the Senior Home.