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Matter SCC-128925

Approve Inventory Item No. 364 to provide a grant to Former Vietnam Armed Force Alliance - Northern California in the amount of $5,000 relating to celebrating Vietnamese culture through community events, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $5,000 to the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California for celebrating Vietnamese culture through community events. The funding aims to support various events, including Vietnamese New Year’s Flag Raising Ceremonies and other cultural celebrations. The document also highlights the positive impacts on children, youth, and seniors, and mentions that the organization has been active since 1982.

Key points
  • Recommendation to approve a $5,000 grant to the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California.
  • Funding is intended for community events celebrating Vietnamese culture.
  • Events funded must be open to all eligible residents.
  • The organization has been established since June 19, 1982.
  • Positive impacts on children, youth, and seniors are noted.
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  • The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders for dates and lacks final approval details.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128925 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 364 Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance Northern California RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 364 to provide a grant to Former Vietnam Armed Force Alliance - Northern California in the amount of $5,000 relating to celebrating Vietnamese culture through community events, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $5,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of celebrating Vietnamese culture through community events. If approved, this funding will support general event costs for community events including Vietnamese New Year’s Flag Raising Ceremonies, Black April, the Celebration of Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Day, summer picnics for veterans, and other promotional expenses. Events funded by this inventory grant must be open to eligible residents of all...
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Cover Sheet - Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance Northern California

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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California, seeking $24,000. The entity is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The proposed activities will reach multiple districts within Santa Clara County and support various strategic priorities, including promoting sustainability. The entity has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs. The document includes a section for supervisor approval, indicating a recommended funding amount of $5,000.

Key points
  • Entity requesting funding: Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California
  • Amount requested: $24,000
  • Type of entity: Nonprofit
  • No fiscal sponsor identified
  • Geographical reach: Multiple districts in Santa Clara County
  • Supports strategic priorities including promoting sustainability
  • No prior funding received from the County for similar programs
  • Supervisor requesting approval: Sylvia Arenas
  • Recommended funding amount: $5,000
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders regarding specific dates for the duration of the program.
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the proposed activities beyond 'Community Event Service'.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: 3049807 - Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California Amount of funding requested: $24,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: ✔ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ No Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: ✔ District 1 Countywide ✔ District 2 ✔ District 4 ✔ District 5 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): Jan1, Apr30, May25, June9, July,Nov11 Multi-year? No ✔ Yes Or specific...
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Public Comment

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This document contains public comments supporting the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance (LHCQN). Quyen D Nguyen expresses support for the organization, highlighting its contributions to the community. Another commenter, Phan Nghè, details the activities and community involvement of LHCQN, emphasizing its historical significance and ongoing efforts to honor veterans and engage with the local community.

Key points
  • Quyen D Nguyen supports the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance for its community contributions.
  • Phan Nghè describes LHCQN's long-standing presence and activities in the Santa Clara County community.
  • LHCQN collaborates with local authorities and other organizations to promote community awareness and honor veterans.
  • The organization engages in various commemorative activities and supports veterans and their families.
Limitations
  • The document contains placeholders for personal information such as address and email, which are missing.
  • The text appears to be a draft as it includes informal formatting and incomplete sections.

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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: QUYEN NGUYEN Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:29 PM BoardOperations D2Inventory; QUYEN NGUYEN [EXTERNAL] Fw: Support Letter I am Quyen D Nguyen Address: . Email: I speak out in support of the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance (LHCQN) because these people are capable of volunteering their work and bringing benefits to the community. Signed, Quyên D Nguyen Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 1 BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Tram Nguyen Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:20 PM BoardOperations [EXTERNAL] NOÍ VÈ NHƯNG SINH HOẠT CUÄ LH/ CQN/ VNCH Tôi tên PHAN NGHÈ, Là một Cǔ Dân sinh sôńg taį Milpitas City - Băć California - Santa Clara County. Ðią Chï : Email address : Tôi đã tùng sinh hoạt vói LH/ CQN/QLVNCH ( Former VN Amerd forces Alliances of Northern California) Ðoàn Thẽ này ďã ðûǒç thành lâp lâu nǎm và đã sinh hoạt trong Côņg Đông quâņ Hąt Samtaclara tù nhiêù năm qua tąi vùng Băć California. Vǒí nhũng thành quã mà LH/CQN/VNCH đã ðąt ðůôç Trọng thòi gian vù a qua nhǔ là : - 1, Vói Chính Qùyên Ðıa Phǔǒng : Kêť hǒp vói Côņg Ðòng các săć dân khác vè nhiêù khiá cąnh làm nôĩ bâț nhũng sinh hoạt tâp thẽ taį Quâņ Hąt, nhâť là hǒp lųc vói Chính Qùyên ðįa...