Vietnamese American Community

VACAT provides community programs and outreach in Austin, including voter registration and citizenship lessons, youth activities, senior programming, and wellness initiatives. It also organizes support drives for homeless shelters and connects community members with local organizations. Cultural education is a specialty, with events celebrating Vietnamese heritage, including Lunar New Year and activities honoring Vietnam War veterans. The organization offers digital literacy training and youth scholarships, and has partnered with Austin Public Health on an online yoga and wellness platform for the Vietnamese community. Established in 1997, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit serves the greater Austin area and reports serving more than 10,000 community members annually. Its work includes advocacy, social services, education, and cultural programming.