Kandelia (formerly Vietnamese Friendship Association)
Free3829B S Edmunds St, Seattle 98118
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South Seattle nonprofit, formerly Vietnamese Friendship Association, focused on youth and family programs for immigrant and refugee communities.
Kandelia, the successor to the Vietnamese Friendship Association, supports immigrant and refugee families in South Seattle with youth programs, family programs, and community engagement and advocacy work. Current programming focuses on youth and families, while Vietnamese senior programming continues through partner sites such as the Vietnamese Senior Association at Garfield Community Center. Located in Seattle, King County, Washington.
Services offered
- Youth ProgramsAdult education
Direct support for youth from immigrant and refugee families focused on success and life-readiness.
- Family ProgramsCase management
Culturally responsive holistic support for immigrant and refugee families.
- Community Engagement and AdvocacyAdvocacy
Programming celebrating culture and addressing systemic inequity for immigrant and refugee communities.
About Day programs & senior centers
Drop-in places to spend the day. Classes, fitness, lunch, social activities, transportation. Often free or donation-based. The most underrated part of staying home.
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Not sure which one fits? Your local Area Agency on Aging can talk through the options with you and help you compare, for free. No one will sell your information, and no one will cold-call you.
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