The Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Vietnamese American organization founded in 1990. It has over 500 members, mostly young Vietnamese American professionals in Houston, the US and Canada. Based in Houston, Texas, VCSA has chapters in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; San Diego, California; Washington DC; and Toronto, Canada.

Our Mission Statement

The Vietnamese Culture & Science Association's (VCSA) promotes excellence in education, leadership and skills development through culture and science. Our organization encourages multi-generational and cross-cultural collaborations. We foster civic participation in the mainstream and Vietnamese America.

Our Objectives

The VCSA's goals are as followed:

• Preserve and develop Vietnamese heritage and culture for the Vietnamese American young adults and Vietnamese descendants by establishing various programs and activities.
  
• Promote cooperation among Vietnamese American professionals in exchanging their skills, participating in the programs and activities to build a strong Vietnamese community in North America in general, and in Texas and other states of U.S. in particular.
  
• Encourage participation in community programs and activities and build a strong sense of civic responsibility among Vietnamese Americans.
  
• Collaborate with other Asian communities and the mainstream society.