Vietnamese Community of Arizona

The Vietnamese Community of Arizona (VCAZ) serves as a comprehensive cultural and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the Vietnamese American experience throughout the state. Based in Glendale, AZ, VCAZ provides essential services and programming that strengthen social, economic, and political representation for Vietnamese Americans across Arizona. Since its founding in January 1984, the organization has established itself as a vital hub for cultural preservation and community empowerment in the Grand Canyon State.

VCAZ specializes in organizing and supporting cultural events that celebrate and preserve Vietnamese heritage while fostering meaningful connections within the broader Phoenix metropolitan community. The organization actively engages in youth development and educational programming designed to encourage participation of younger generations and create leadership opportunities for the next generation of community members. Additionally, VCAZ advocates for the social welfare of local Vietnamese residents, with particular attention to supporting older adults and young children through targeted community initiatives.

The organization maintains active involvement in state and local political representation, working to ensure that Vietnamese American voices are heard in Arizona's policy discussions. VCAZ also champions awareness campaigns regarding the South Vietnamese flag across multiple Arizona cities and continues its commitment to the Arizona Wall Project in Gilbert. With core values centered on ethnic community unity, cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and social welfare, VCAZ is working toward establishing 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to build a dedicated Vietnamese community center that will serve as a permanent resource for the community.