important information for community

Hennepin County Downpayment Assistant Program

Homebuyers can now qualify for assistance to make a down payment on their first home in Hennepin County.

Minnesota Benefits

Online benefits application where you can apply for several safety net benefits including food and cash assistance. For assistance on your application, please contact us.

Refugee World Day Spotlight: Tri Tang

Read about Tri Tang’s story and what health means to him.

Stay Healthy

Follow health guidelines for the flu and Covid.

Guidelines for the flu and Covid

The cold weather is here. Stay healthy and follow healthy guidelines for the flu and Covid.

utility bills assistance

You may qualify for energy assistance from the MN Department of Commerce. Visit the link and contact us if you need assistance with your application.

upcoming events & Announcements

2026 Tết Festival – A 50 Year Journey

We are proud to present to you the 2026 Tet Festival! Are you ready for the biggest event of the year?!! This year will be bigger, bolder, and twice as beautiful!

Please come and join in the celebration as we bring in the New Year! The Year of the Horse!

  • DATE: Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th
  • LOCATION: Burnsville Center/Mall, Burnsville, MN
  • TIME: Saturday – 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday – 12 pm to 8 pm
  • COST: Open to the Public

Hội Chợ Tết Cộng Đồng 2026 – 50 Năm Hành Trình

Chúng tôi hân hạnh giới thiệu đến quý vị Hội Chợ Tết Cộng Đồng 2026! Quý ₫ồng hương đã sẵn sàng cho sự kiện lớn nhất trong năm chưa?!! Năm nay sẽ hoành tráng hơn, rực rỡ hơn và đẹp gấp đôi!

Xin quý ₫ồng hương đến và cùng chúng tôi chào đón năm mới! Năm Bính Ngọ!

  • Ngày: Thứ Bảy, Ngày 24 và Chủ Nhật, Ngày 25 Tháng Một
  • Địa Điểm: Burnsville Center/Mall, Burnsville, MN
  • Thì Giờ: Thứ Bảy – 11 am đến 9 pm; Chủ Nhật – 12 pm đến 8 pm
  • Sở Phí: Vào cửa tự do

Tết Vendors Registration

Please complete the form below if you are interested in being a vendor at the 2026 Tết Festival. A staff will contact you for details.

helping our community grow

The Vietnamese Community of Minnesota (VCM) is a nonprofit social service and community development organization that addresses the needs of the Vietnamese Community.

our team members

your contribution can help achieve a solution

Ms. Vy Ho

Internal Liaison Director

Ms. Trisha Trinh

Grant Manager Assistant

Ms. Ngoc Uyen Nguyen

Event Director

Mr. Romeo Mai

Construction Director

Vacant

Design Director

Mr. Martino Nguyen

Program Manager

Ms. Mong Hang Tran

Design Director

Mr. John Gubash

Team Liaison Director

Ms. Khanh My Le

Media Director

Mr. Dave Hoang, Pharm. D.

External Liaison Director / Advisor