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2009: Our First AASuccess Wellness Event

In December 2009, an AASuccess student, Jackie Ta, hosted our first Community Wellness Event. This program raised awareness for health and well-being among underserved Asian American families in Northern Virginia and supported AASuccess’ vision of encouraging better lifestyles within our community.

As a medical student at George Mason, Jackie Ta took the initiative to lead the first AASuccess Community Wellness Event in collaboration with community professionals, Mrs. Kim Ha Ly and Ms. Diane Nguyen. The main focus of that day was to give back knowledge and medical resources to the community. Free H1N1 flu shots were provided to attendees and volunteers hosted workshops educating people about the flu and how to live healthy lifestyles.

“This is the first Wellness Event; there were things that did not go as planned. The event was scheduled to begin at 10 AM; however, there were about 15 people who had come and were filling out the application by 9:30 AM. At around 10:30 AM, the hall was crowded, and the incidence of people getting frustrated and leaving caused the volunteer team to be a little anxious and shocked. However, we did have a good amount of people who were patient and had stayed at each station as we planned. This was not the best-planned event, but we did reach out to many Asian families.” (Student Volunteer, Mai Ly)

Following this 2009 event, AASuccess has embarked in several more health fairs in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2017. The following events have grown more successful with our growing outreach and network. With the expertise and continuing support of our volunteers, sponsors, and affiliates, AASuccess hopes to soon host another Community Wellness Event and give back to our communities with a greater passion than ever before.

Quick Links

Life Skills Academy – Local Programs

DELTA Success – Global Programs

Student-Run Projects

YouthCon Scholarship

2008: Bao Nguyen’s VNMAP Medical Mission Trip in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

In June 2008, our own student Bao Nguyen, a freshman at George Mason University, embarked on a 2-week internship with the Viet Nam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) where he traveled with them to Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

As a medical student-to-be, traveling with a team of seasoned medical students, as well as real doctors and pharmacists, was an exceptional experience. His peers in this opportunity provided Bao with the support and motivation he needed to perform clinical duties for eight or more hours a day, as everyone shared the same goal: to help as many patients as possible.

The main purpose and mission of the trip was to treat patients who were fighting with malnutrition, anemia, arthritis, and malaise. Other illnesses they saw, but may not have treated were goiters, blood diseases, leprosy, and heart conditions. It was also incredibly encouraging and rewarding for Bao when he saw how happy the patients were to finally receive the proper care and medicine needed for their health and wellbeing.

“Though the transition from one clinic to the next made it hard to adjust to the environmental conditions, treating the patients was our top priority and we all knew that instinctively. The humidity, mosquitoes, and lack of working space were the least of our worries, as we carefully tended to one patient who had a very slow heartbeat and respiratory rate. This was one particular moment that reminded us all of why we are doing what we’re doing and why we feel how we feel.”

“The trip opened my eyes to the basic needs that were lacking in Vietnam, needs that we as U.S. citizens often take for granted in America.”

Quick Links

Life Skills Academy – Local Programs

DELTA Success – Global Programs

Student-Run Projects

YouthCon Scholarship

2007: The Start of the Life Skills Academy

Most things created in this world have originated from an idea. People learn, and people create. As for AASuccess, this organization was founded by Dave Nguyen, along with the many people who supported him on his mission of fostering future leaders and philanthropists.

15 years ago, the first members of AASuccess met up to start something new. Through efforts, trials, and progression, they laid the foundation for the ever-increasing family of AASuccess members, supporters, and volunteers. AASuccess isn’t just the community projects and events, but also a place to advocate for peoples’ education about things beyond what is taught in school. For 15 years, members old and young have been learning hard and soft skills through opportunities and experiences.

During a quick Q&A session with Dave Nguyen, founder of AASuccess, he spoke about his thoughts and goals for the organization during the past 15 years:

Q: What was your original vision for AASuccess?

A: In retrospect, I believe that when AASuccess first started out, I wasn’t able to articulate my vision right away. My message back then was that I wanted to help everyone to give back, to do well in their community, and at the same time take care of their family, their well-being. Those actions would pave the way to become a good leader. A good leader or person is someone who can harness the will to not only strive professionally but also find time to give back. However, deep down, my vision for this organization was also tied into my passion for changing a person’s life through any single moment. That change may appear insignificant at first. However, if they could be impacted in a structured way through AASuccess and continue to undergo new experiences… If they could be further supported to gradually grow, confront difficulties, and challenges, that would be called success. AASuccess’s team would be able to make a better change in students whether it’s in 5 or 50 people. Now, with the help of many AASuccess members, the vision and mission for the AASuccess community have become clearer than ever. It’s about building people. changing peoples’ lives at an early age, and not missing out on the capabilities of young and old people.

Q: What is it like seeing the organization evolving greatly over the years? As a member and founder, in what ways do you feel accomplished in seeing the growth of AASuccess?

A: I think the joy and the gratification I get has always been from the moments where I see students becoming well-versed in their life, moving beyond AASuccess, and continuing on while keeping the essence of what we stand for in their life. I feel accomplished when I see students’ accomplishments in their wellbeing, growth, education, and their ability to do good in their community. I have been a part of AASuccess for quite some time, so I don’t need every alumni to come back and show me their development. I believe that they will have the ability to carry on in their lives with the fundamental memories and knowledge. Furthermore, I would feel accomplished if I could put an impact on students so that they would grow up to make a change in others as well. That ripple effect will pass on to others. For example, I recently met an old student, Mai Linh, and I saw that she has had a personal journey in impacting others, when in the past, she was in a similar situation to them. It is a full cycle, and that is really meaningful. That shows how the hard work, resources, and time you put in to grow and learn can make a difference in both yourself and others. Working at a non-profit, there is less money earned, but the things that come out of it are enough to make me, and many other people happy. It gives me the happiness that money can’t buy. Another accomplishment that I feel is when I have the opportunity to work with the students and have the ability to garner trust and partnership with them. The human interactions that I go through whether it’s with other mentors or students help me to develop my core values of communication and collaboration to make life better and more complete.

Quick Links

Life Skills Academy – Local Programs

DELTA Success – Global Programs

Student-Run Projects

YouthCon Scholarship

Vietnam Marketing Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing their strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of a Vietnam Marketing Intern Summer 2021 is to research marketing trends pertaining to DELTA Success and spearhead media work related to Vietnam/DELTA, specifically on the DELTA/AASuccess website, Instagram, Facebook et cetera, and will support marketing campaigns by planning and executing their weekly tasks.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand.

Duties and Responsibilities

Spearhead DELTA Success media pushes for all DELTA Success programs in 2021 via email, website, and social media.
Coordinate social media engagement and media releases with the AASuccess Marketing Intern.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Work alongside relevant team members to generate high-impact media campaigns for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess and DELTA.
The intern is expected to produce weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s) and present at weekly Operations meetings (when schedule permits).
Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives; specifically attending at least two N3 sessions per month.
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

Internal users (i.e AASuccess Board, mentors) will have access to a Google Drive folder including, but not limited to, the following items:

Comprehensive documentation (i.e pamphlet), created by the Marketing intern, detailing key aspects of DELTA Success relevant to interested mentors.
Such details will be sourced from existing media such as the AASuccess website or DELTA Annual Report and from interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Such a document can be shared with interested parties to persuade and inform them to be a meaningful mentor to a DELTA Success student.
A one-pager FAQ document answering common questions internal members may be asked by an interested mentor.

Generating marketing content for DELTA Success, including:

Work with key staff members to provide a monthly marketing document (in Vietnamese and English) pertaining to DELTA Success programs and activities.
- Such a document should be suited for key stakeholders and/or prospective donors of DELTA Success.
Work with key staff members to produce marketing content (brochure, videos, blogs, podcasts, interviews) pertaining to DELTA Success to be featured on social media and AASuccess website.
- Produce marketing content by interviewing key stakeholders and writing articles to support AASuccess #15for15 campaign.

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable(s) as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future marketing efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, which highlight modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program.
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities.
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple assignments, and skilled in adapting the same story for different audiences.
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm.
Possesses a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives; specifically attending at least two N3 sessions during weekly Saturday meetings. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Details

Employment duration: 8/23/2021 – 11/21/2021 with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work five (5) hours per week.
Pay rate: $3 an hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Arc360 Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing their strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of an Arc360 Intern Summer 2021 is to work internally with students and mentors to create a new sustainable process for Arc360. This intern will control the operations of the team and how projects will be carried out.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the Civic Project Team in managing and creating an Arc360 process and focus on effective cross-team information sharing, timeliness, and project management.
Advocate for the interests of AASuccess students by gathering and reporting feedback on student mentors and working with Operations and LSA mentors to improve outcomes of student projects.
Manages, monitors, and approves quality of Arc360 projects.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Work alongside key Board Members and the Civic Project team to generate high-impact Arc360 projects for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

A viable quality assurance and coordination process for the Arc360 Civic Projects division of AASuccess meeting the following requirements:

Details how students and their mentors are expected to submit project ideas for approval by relevant AASuccess team members and staff
Explains how the student lead will work with the Arc360 coordinator to identify project milestones, ensure project quality assurance, identify necessary partnerships across
AASuccess staff (i.e Finance, Operations) and produce marketing materials necessary for project completion and community support/awareness
Optimizes the Arc360 student project process for relevant end-users and stakeholders, including students, mentors, and volunteers
Provides future Arc360 coordinators clear plans, including comprehensive documentation, for staff transitions

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for deliverable execution
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Duration of extended employment: August 12, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work at least five (5) hours a week, with a maximum limit of ten (10) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Fundraising Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing the strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of a Fundraising Intern Summer 2021 is to execute and create fundraising events for AASucccess / YouthCon. They will work closely to understand the trends of certain fundraising events and how they can tie that in with their own fundraising. This intern will make sure we will stay on track with monetary donations each month, as well as, will be responsible for the outreach to donors bi-weekly.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist the Finance and Fundraising Team in managing the 2021 YouthCon finances, and 2021 fundraising efforts with a focus on effective cross-team information sharing, timeliness, and project management.
Monitor and manage the Fundraising team’s progress, ensuring team goals and milestones are met
Provides administrative support to the Fundraising team lead
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our fundraising events and efforts.
Work alongside key Board Members and fundraising team leads to generate high-impact fundraising events for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
Collaborates with the Marketing intern to produce and deliver marketing materials and correspondence targeting donors and sponsors of AASuccess
Create bi-weekly reports for the Fundraising and Operations team, providing critical updates on donor outreach and donation milestones
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings (see above) and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

An external report targeting donors and sponsors of AASuccess, including but not limited to the following elements:

A summary of key revenues and expenses of AASuccess in the current year, specifically highlighting how such expenditures are pertinent to the success and sustainability of the organization
A monthly snapshot of donations collected in the current year
A comprehensive summary of how donors impact the operations, students, and sustainability of AASuccess
Such a report should also be easily understood by internal members of the organization in order to answer key questions regarding the finances of AASuccess

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future fundraising efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Duration of extended employment: August 12, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work at least five (5) hours a week, with a maximum limit of ten (10) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Marketing Intern Summer 2021

Organization

AASuccess is a non-profit organization whose aim is to assist high school and college students in enhancing the strengths and shoring up the weaknesses in their individual approaches to school work, career development, as well as addressing life’s many challenges. AASuccess team members share a passionate desire to open the doors of opportunity.

Visit https://www.aasuccess.org for more information.

Internship Overview

The internship goal of a Marketing Intern Summer 2021 is to research marketing trends within media, control all operations within this team: website, Instagram, Facebook et cetera, and will support marketing campaigns by planning and executing their weekly tasks.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate values that align closely with AASuccess, and is not afraid to devise a variety of creative ideas through different mediums for our AASuccess brand every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

Control YouthCon team’s media pushes for the YouthCon Scholarship via Email, Website, and Social Media.
Build positive relationships with our connectors, supporters, and donors while enhancing our marketing efforts.
Collaborate with the Fundraising intern to deliver marketing materials and correspondence targeted to AASuccess donors
Work alongside key Board Members and relevant team members to generate high-impact media campaigns for students, mentors, and supporters of AASuccess.
Learns how to use AdobeSpark to produce marketing materials
The intern is expected to present bi-weekly at Operations meetings and produce bi-weekly progress reports to the reporting manager to highlight work progress and achievement(s).
Conduct record management of files as directed.
All interns agree to policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.

Deliverables

By the end date of the internship, the intern is expected to produce the following final deliverables:

Create a mentor recruitment package tailored towards interested parties by speaking to former and current mentors, students, and volunteers

Internal users (i.e AASuccess Board, mentors) will have access to a Google Drive folder including, but not limited to, the following items:
The most recent AASuccess and DELTA Annual Reports
Comprehensive documentation (i.e pamphlet), created by the Marketing intern, detailing key aspects of AASuccess relevant to interested mentors.
Such details will be sourced from existing media such as the AASuccess website or Annual Report and from interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Such a document can be shared with interested parties to persuade and inform them to be a meaningful mentor to an AASuccess student
A one-pager FAQ document answering common questions internal members may be asked by an interested mentor

Organizing the YouthCon Winner’s care package, which includes, but not limited to, the following elements:

General information about YouthCon Scholarship, including a Letter from the YouthCon team
A summary of the YouthCon Winner’s project and its implementation
Other materials highlighting the work of the YouthCon winner and/or AASuccess catering towards donors and sponsors

A final presentation highlighting the following elements of their AASuccess internship:

Summary of key responsibilities and results while an AASuccess intern
Summary of the final deliverable(s) as outlined in the preceding bullet
Recommendations for future marketing efforts in AASuccess, based on internship and student experience
Reflection of the student intern’s experience at AASuccess, including how the AASuccess Leadership Model and LTP modules were relevant to the intern’s performance and experience

Within the AASuccess infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from AASuccess staff, Board members, and students, as well as well-connected donors and community leaders. Through all of these experiences, you will learn and practice valuable soft skills necessary to become a well-cultured and well-mannered community leader.

Education and Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a high school’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program
Solid record or past work experience and/or participation in meaningful social events or activities
Tech savvy knowledge of various computer programs or willingness to learn them
Detail oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments and to adapt the same story for different social voices
Collaborates easily and often. Ability to work cross-functionally. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Possess a passion for, and a demonstrated commitment to, improving the life opportunities of youth. Culture of “Giving Back”: Full participation in and contribution to AASuccess initiatives – two to three (2-3) hours per Saturday dedicated solely to learning and/or building relationships via work assignments. Your participation in AASuccess non-profit work is critical to your future work and career advancement within or outside of AASuccess, as your Giving Back record will be noted in our recommendation letters.

Internship Details

Employment duration: June 11, 2021 – August 11, 2021, with the requirement to work at least three (3) months in the designated position.
Employment at-will: The conditions of employment are contingent upon the employee and employer’s desire to maintain the employment relationship. Therefore, the employee and employer have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any point after the aforementioned required duration of employment of three (3) months. Conditions for termination include violation of non-disclosure agreement(s) and/or rules of conduct and behavior.
Work location: At listed address in letterhead above and/or telework.
Work hours: The intern is expected to work five (5) hours per week.
Pay rate: Fifteen dollars ($15) per hour.
Benefits: Not available to interns.

Charity Project to Give Back to Dak Nong, Vietnam

As part of the giving back initiative of DELTA Success program, six Vietnamese students in the 2021 Spring Summer Program hosted their very first community project by providing cakes and gifts to villagers of Jun Ju, a small village in Dak Nong City. The poverty rate in this village has nearly doubled since the start of COVID-19.

Via this community project, the students want to raise awareness about poverty in Vietnam, and spread joy during the pandemic to this community.

Timeline: April – May 2021
Key Members: Thi Dau, Tam Cao, Quan Nguyen, Nhu Nguyen, Anh Le, Khanh Nguyen
Goal: Spread awareness about poverty through hands-on experience.
How:
- Sell recycled materials such as aluminum cans, papers, newspapers, and bottles to raise $25 (~ 500,000 VND)
- Buy ingredients to make sponge cake and lemonade, as well as other snacks and gifts
- Visit, give out cake, and play games with over 30 minority ethnic children in Jun Ju Village, Dak Nong
Result to date: Students worked together to make over 30 servings of cake and lemonade, and got ready for their charity trip! They visited Jun Ju Village to distribute the cakes and gifts. Together, they delivered the cakes to over 30 young children and talked to them about their lives.

Blog: https://blog.aasuccess.org/delta-students-charity-trip-to-jun-ju-village-in-central-highlands-vietnam/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmX1uF2h51E

Donating to Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRS) is a volunteer-run organization with a small paid staff. It is located in Falls Church, Virginia. It has placed 2,000 dogs and cats per year for adoption. This community project idea was to select, buy, and deliver necessities such as dog collars, toys, and food to help out LDCRF during COVID-19 pandemic. Through this humble contribution, we want to cheer them on their continuous work and dedication to animal welfare.

Timeline: December 2020 – March 2021
Key Lead: Nancy Cu
Goal: Provide necessities and resources for LDCRF in times of difficulties to help them with their work during these uncertain times and seek out future collaboration to foster youth involvement in animal welfare.
How: Nancy pitched her giving back idea to LDCRF to a Giving Back Committee to get funding approval for this project. She then contacted LDCRF to find out what they needed the most, and purchased those items on Amazon. Together with her mentor, Nancy delivered food, toys, and collars to LDCRF and had a meaningful conversation with the volunteers there to learn about future volunteer opportunities at this wonderful organization.
Result-To-Date: AASuccess funded $400 for this project. LDCRF was happy to receive the gifts. They expressed appreciation and thankfulness to all AASuccess members who have participated in this meaningful project.

Fundraiser for Victims of Typhoon Molave in Vietnam

Since early October 2020, Vietnam has been battered by storms, heavy rains, and floods which have affected more than a million people. Especially, Typhoon Molave had caused mass destruction in Vietnam, left millions of people without electricity, and damaged 56,000 houses. Specifically, many families in Quang Nam Province are living on roofs and struggling to survive as they have lost many things to this storm. Vietnam urgently needs money to recover.

AASuccess is partnering with the Lasan Vietnam Organization to raise money to help families recover and rebuild after suffering Typhoon Molave. Colby Pham, an AASuccess Level 1 student, volunteered to lead this fundraiser. All proceeds from the fundraiser are transferred to the Lasan Vietnam Organization.

Lasan is currently helping distribute supplies and fundraising money to support the victims of floods. Lasan Vietnam members are currently visiting multiple affected areas and communities in Quang Nam provinces to provide relief and necessities, as well as providing human resources to help the victims repair and rebuild their houses from the damages by the flood. The financial support from this fundraiser will provide clothes, food, water, and financial relief to more families that are affected by Molave.

Timeline: December 2020 – January 2021
Key Member: Colby Pham, AASuccess Level 1 Student
Goal: To fundraise at least $1000 to support people in the affected areas by Typhoon Molave in Vietnam.
How: Colby reached out to various AASuccess supporters to fundraise for the cause. He set up a fundraiser on AASuccess social media such as Facebook and Instagram, as well as reached out to his family and friends via mobile messages. He also met up with students in Vietnam and volunteers from Lasan Vietnam Organization to further understand the situations in affected areas and how we can help.
Result-To-Date: The fundraiser was a success. Not only did we exceeded the goal, but AASuccess also matches every dollars exceeding $400. Altogether, $2,080 was raised. Upon discussion with Lasan Vietnam Organization, we decided to use this fund to purchase uniforms and textbooks for students in the affected areas of Typhoon Molave in Vietnam during the 2021-2022 school year.

The below links show what Lasan Organization has been helping for this disaster.
https://lasanvn.org/hinh-anh/nhat-ky-hanh-trinh-den-voi-ba-con-vung-lu-quang-nam-ngay-3-giao-xu-ha-tan.html
https://lasanvn.org/chi-tiet/caritas-viet-nam-tham-va-khao-sat-lu-lut-mien-trung.html