| ABOUT VAAD
A non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicate to youth development through community based athletics.
Objectives:
- Promote a healthy and positive lifestyle for children through local athletic programs.
- Improve community pride and develop a positive direction for youths in the Community.
- Emphasize the importance of Vietnamese culture and heritage to the second and third generation children.
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Athletic Benefits: |
Community Benefits: |
Cultural Benefits: |
- Healthy physical development
- Develop leadership, teamwork, dedication and work ethic
- Channel exuberant youthful energy to something positive
- Draw them away from drugs , gangs, alcohol, and other vices
- Sports are an effective medium to communicate with children.
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- Outreach program for troubled and under privileged youths
- Reduce the burden of public resources by providing youth programs
- Reduce youth related problems
- Unite the community through youth athletic events
- Participants will volunteer monthly for community service projects.
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- Share Vietnamese culture with children in the community to foster cultural understandin
- Participant will learn to be proud of the unique qualities of their community, and become responsible participants
- Ensure the survival of the community through its youth
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What VAAD Provides: |
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- After School ActivitiesAthletic Facilities
- One-on-One Mentoring
- Academic Tutoring
- Team Sports Training
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- Individuals Sports Training
- Experienced Coaches
- Equipment/Uniforms
- Organized Athletic Outings
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- Organized Leagues
- Motivational Speakers
- Educational and Mentoring Material
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Organizational Model:
Our organization is solely non-profit. All of the operating capital comes from donations, grants and fundraisers, and all the money will be spent on the athletic or educational programs for the children who participate. The program will have two levels of participation. There will be a recreational group and a competitive group. Both will receive much of the same mentoring and coaching benefits, however, the competitive group will go on to represent the community in sporting competitions around Southern California and the US. Those who choose the competitive route will be required to carry at minimum of a B average GPA and will be required to volunteer their time each month for a community service event determined by VAAD organizers and local leaders. This is a win-win scenario for both the children and the community.
Sports Offerings: |
| Soccer |
Basketball |
Tennis |
Volleyball |
*More sports will be added once the interest and participation levels increase
Board of Directors/List of Officers
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VAAD BYLAWS (PDF) |
