Matter SCC-129168

Adopt Commendation for Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO) for its enduring commitment to serving and empowering the community. (Lee)

Social Services & Safety Net Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for the Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO) recognizing its commitment to serving and empowering the community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Otto Lee, who is the President.

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Commendation for Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO)
Recognizes VIVO's commitment to serving and empowering the community
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
From Supervisor Otto Lee, President

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129168 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO) for its enduring commitment to serving and empowering the community. (Lee) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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VIVO Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County honors the Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO) for its 45 years of dedicated service as a nonprofit organization. VIVO has provided essential services to over 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties, focusing on empowering underserved communities. Founded in 1979, VIVO has expanded its services and has significantly contributed to the well-being of diverse communities. The commendation was adopted on May 19, 2026.

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VIVO has been serving the community for 45 years.
It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
VIVO has provided services to over 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties.
The organization promotes a healthy, violence-free, and multicultural society.
VIVO was founded in 1979 by Vietnamese American professionals in San José.
The organization opened a second branch in Stockton in 1985.
VIVO provides critical assistance in various areas including housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
The commendation was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 19, 2026.

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Docusign Envelope ID: B946C032-AED4-4101-87BC-E0EF2695B9E3 WHEREAS, for 45 years, VIVO has grown into one of the region’s most dedicated 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organizations, providing comprehensive acculturation, employment, health, human support, senior, and family services to more than 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties; WHEREAS, guided by its mission to empower underserved communities to become productive and participating citizens, VIVO has worked to promote a healthy, violence-free, self-sufficient, and multicultural society through culturally responsive social and community services; Adopted: 05/19/2026 WHEREAS, Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation was founded in 1979 by a group of young Vietnamese American professionals in San José who transformed their deep commitment to community service into action, serving refugees, immigrants, and low-income families of all ethnic backgrounds in becoming productive and engaged members of society; WHEREAS, in response to the growing needs of the community, VIVO expanded its impact by opening a second branch in Stockton in 1985, extending vital support services to families throughout Northern California;...