https://www.vietroc.org/impact-report daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://www.vietroc.org/impact-report/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-67jzh-wm5jc monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://www.vietroc.org/impact-report/2024-english monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://www.vietroc.org/impact-report/blog-post-title-four-lr658-tcthp-wf5mw-69n7e monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.vietroc.org/impact-report/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-5pkhf-4eybg monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://www.vietroc.org/research-evaluation-development daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/1645731569486-F0TSIFCBR526C3IKHRAB/Screen+Shot+2022-02-24+at+11.39.19+AM.png Research, Evaluation, & Development LGBTQ+ Youth in Orange County Community Needs Assessment (2021) LGBTQ+ youth of color experience rampant discrimination and stigma from their own ethnic community, the LGBTQ community, and other racial/ethnic groups. However, most available data only report the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth of color at a national level that may not be applicable to people who have a connection with Orange County, CA. The purpose of the Community Needs Assessment is to better understand the needs of LGBTQ+ youth of color in our Orange County community in order to advocate, create, and push for change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/68326420-18cf-4e55-998d-fb763e143de9/wjhm20.jpg Research, Evaluation, & Development - Make it stand out “Family Is the Beginning but Not the End”: Intergenerational LGBTQ Chosen Family, Social Support, and Health in a Vietnamese American Community Organization (2022) Homophobia and anti-LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) discrimination within ethnic communities can negatively impact the health of LGBTQ people. The formation of chosen families has been a source of social support that may have health benefits for LGBTQ people. This ethnographic study explores how participation in a LGBTQ Vietnamese American community organization reveals the salience of chosen family in informing individual members’ perceptions of their health and well-being. Fifteen members were interviewed and over 30 were included in a 6-month participant-observation period. Three themes emerged: 1) queering family and kinship, 2) Vietnamese motherhood and the social reproduction of the family, 3) social ties and community connectedness as relational dimensions of health. Findings suggest that specific ethnic social support via chosen family formations for LGBTQ Vietnamese Americans can shape individuals’ sense of self, sense of belonging, purpose in life, and consequently perceptions of well-being. https://www.vietroc.org/overview daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/2c3f5fea-c788-4a95-b653-ee32646dfe8d/vroc+mission.webp Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.vietroc.org/meet-the-team-2 daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/6ec5fd57-d7d4-4ba3-8acf-01e3dceca27c/DSC_0679.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Uyen Hoang, MA, MPH Executive Director (she/they) Uyen Hoang, MA, MPH Executive Director (She/Her/They) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/1ec34567-fac8-4150-8b44-8a0466238789/DSC_0661.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Minji Kim, MSW Program Manager (she/they) Minji Kim (she/they) was born and raised in Orange County. In her undergraduate years, they became involved with on-campus advocacy regarding Ethnic Studies, student resources, and department accountability. Through community-based internships, they developed skills in community organizing and advocacy, identity-based programming, and providing education regarding civic engagement; this is how Minji also came to learn about VROC. She now serves as VROC’s Program Manager. Minji holds their Bachelor’s degrees in Asian American Studies and Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at Cal State Fullerton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/64149c88-0509-4470-9eb6-08e2f0d34609/headshot_JKim.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Julie Kim Finance & Operations Manager (she/her) Julie Kim (she/her) grew up in Orange County, California, and Seoul, Korea. She currently serves as VROC’s Finance & Operations Manager. Julie’s background includes corporate budgeting, project management in R&D, and non-profit operational work focused on AAPI community care and educational equity. Transitioning into the art world as a fine artist manager, she handled business development, sales, and artist representation. She has also engaged in community organizing and advocacy with Korean American artists, creating projects exploring identity, community, and justice. Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/098d4804-07f2-497c-8eb4-f4ed543e6100/DSC_0605.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Ivy Hang, MEd Sr. Program Coordinator, Education (they/them) Ivy Hang, MEd Administrative Coordinator (they/them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/b4b5bdb3-0ef5-4e4e-9ee6-0e99e453b9a5/Paula+Vo+Headshot Meet the Team (can delete) - Paula Vo, MS Sr. Program Coordinator, Wellness (she/her) Paula Vo (she/her/hers) was born and spent most of her life growing up in Garden Grove, CA. During her college years, she worked as a peer health educator on campus, connecting people to opportunities and lowering barriers and accessibility to resources. Through various roles and connections she made while in college, Paula found her passion for building a community of belonging and empowerment by educating, advocating, and raising awareness on mental health and overall well-being. Paula has her Bachelor's in psychology and her Master's of Education in Higher Education and now serves as VROC's Sr. Program Coordinator, Mental Health & Well-being and hopes to continue being a mentor and a resource for everyone she meets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/f9549b40-f7c7-4c5c-ac5e-c1edf5d487b6/Valery+Reina+-+Advocacy+Coordinator.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Valery Reyna Coordinator, Advocacy (she/her) Ivy Hang, MEd Sr. Program Coordinator, Education (they/them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/1634671703841-DHWX6I1ANQIBR1D6CW0I/mads+le.JPG Meet the Team (can delete) - mads lê, MLIS Board Chair (no pronouns) mads lê Board Member (no pronouns) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/db7f1106-000b-4c8b-a697-9ea75fbb1875/angela+minh+tu.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Angela-MinhTú Nguyễn, PhD, MA Board Secretary (she/her/hers) Angela-MinhTú Nguyễn, PhD, MA Board Secretary (She/Her/Hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/2d570a5e-a813-4e36-a1d9-d356c28265df/tk+le.jpeg Meet the Team (can delete) - T.K. Lê, MA Interim Board Treasurer (she/her/hers) Marcus Tran Degnan, MA Board Treasurer (He/Him/His) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/a28da749-90af-4416-bc8f-c6c3642a6f61/Thu+Tran.jpg Meet the Team (can delete) - Thu Tran, MPH Board Member (she/her/hers) T.K. Lê, MA Board Member (She/Her/Hers) https://www.vietroc.org/history daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a8d658cf6793b2f15372a/1611310277966-14ET6TX98BYXREGLNQDD/VROC+Story History - Our Story Viet Rainbow of Orange County’s story began with five members who got together with a shared objective; the ability to celebrate with the Vietnamese American community in the annual cultural Tet Parade and represent the vibrant Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender brothers and sisters. In late January 2013, under the Partnership of Vietnamese American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Organizations, the Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) submitted a participatory application to participate in the Tet Parade 2013 of Little Saigon. The group’s application was not accepted and was told by the organizer, the Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California, “LGBT is not part of Vietnamese culture.” During many negotiation attempts, the organizers demonstrated outright discrimination by proposing compromises that would effectively marginalize the Viet LGBT contingent. The group utilized a multi-pronged approach, maximizing our campaign to not only be in the parade but to educate and bring visibility to the community about LGBT+ issues. We presented our stories to Vietnamese American and mainstream news media including newspapers, television, and radio shows. Garnered support came from local and state politicians, and more than 25 local, state, and national organizations including the ACLU, LAMBDA Legal, and Equality California. Ultimately, a court injunction with the Orange County Superior Court was filed; however, due to the existing private event laws, the court could not force the parade organizers to include the Viet LGBT contingent. On February 10, 2013, over 250 Viet LGBT contingent and allies came roaring with pride. Although sidelined, we demonstrated our existence as members of the community and demanded that our voices be heard. Our vibrant presence represented human diversity and the continued transformation of the Vietnamese diaspora. Our work continued after the parade. We collaborated and strategized with the Westminster City Council members, City Attorney, and city representatives; advocating for a non-discriminatory clause amendment to be included in the city’s special permits. The contingent attended three council meetings urging the city to protect all of its citizens and stand for equality. On March 27, 2013, the city essentially maintained the status quo and did not amend a non-discriminatory clause or change their special permit processes. The city ultimately demanded that the Tet Parade organizers pay upwards of $18,000 in legal fees. In retrospect, what was a demonstration of discrimination was actually one out of fear. And with this in mind, members of the Viet LGBT contingent came together to formally form Viet Rainbow of Orange County, a community-based organization that works to empower the communities to support a more equitable, safe, and unified Viet diaspora and expand its voice in the broader society. Through engagement, education, advocacy, and supportive services, we work to promote positive visibility of the LGBT community to eliminate fear and inspire compassion and affirmation. Today, VROC continues to create a collective sense of family and community within our community as well as the community at large. 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We are grounded in values of equity, healing, joy, and social justice. VROC strives to create a world where everyone has the resources and agency to thrive with dignity. We primarily work with LGBTQ+ Vietnamese Americans and their loved ones through research, education, and advocacy, while also strengthening collective power alongside other communities working toward liberation.