VACCEB

Regional Resource Center operated by The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay

support today.

thrive tomorrow.

For over 30+ years, The Vietnamese American Community Center of The East Bay (VACCEB) have provided our clients and their families the support they need to become acclimated in American society and, more important, to become self-sufficient as soon as possible. Generations of refugees and immigrants have come to America with their families looking for safety and a haven from persecution and war and an opportunity for a better life.

VACCEB provides the necessary safety net so they can get an economic foothold to pursue the American dream for themselves and their children. 

Thousands of people have made this journey to this country and are now major contributors to the health and well-being of this country. They have gone on to build the infrastructure for this country, become doctors and nurses to save lives, taught a new generation of children so they too can pursue their dreams and contributed to waves and waves of innovation to push us towards better efficiencies and discoveries that will serve humankind.

Join us in welcoming the newcomers. Help us help them to thrive and reach economic viability and make this country more culturally vibrant.

Currently, we serve the communities of Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Piedmont, San Leandro, Ashland, Cherryland, Happy Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, and San Lorenzo.

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  • VACCEB offers ESL (English Second Language), Citizenship, and Digital Literacy classes to the community. Courses are designed to help low-income immigrants adapt to a modern life, become self-sufficient, and be able to navigate the ins and outs of America.

  • We offer citizenship classes to help clients prepare for naturalization as well as one on one appointments with our in house attorney.

  • VACCEB’s Food Security program serves low-income seniors throughout Alameda County, with a particular focus on reaching those in hard-to-access areas such as Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward. On average, we distribute 1,600 meals monthly, three days a week, to our community members.

  • The information and assistance program offers comprehensive services and direct support to newly arrived immigrants navigating life in the United States. Our aim is to assist immigrants achieve self-sufficiency, ensuring equal protection under the law, and facilitating the civic integration of aspiring new Americans.

  • We strive to provide equal access to health services for all through bi yearly health fairs, Medi-Cal assistance, mental health care and weekly physical activities.

  • To offer seniors opportunities for community involvement, we facilitate weekly senior activities, which include informational workshops on nutrition and mental health, field trips, and more.

  • VACCEB is actively educating and conducting outreach to our senior community members on a host of social, health, and economic issues. We strive to inform community members to raise awareness on important issues and promote civic participation.

  • We assist clients with every step of the employment journey, from creating a resume to practicing for interviews, our career counselors are here to help!

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ABOUT our

CEO

Shirley Gee is a highly accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience in strategic business planning, program management, and governmental compliance. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB) since 2010, she has successfully led efforts to develop sustainable funding strategies, expand partnerships, and enhance program delivery to meet the needs of underserved communities.

Previously, Shirley served as an executive staff member and Department Head at Stanford University’s $450M multi-purpose research laboratory, where she spearheaded policy development, strategic planning, and educational initiatives within her area of responsibility. She also worked as a Compliance Officer at the Department of Energy, conducting audits and converting federal regulations into actionable directives and as a Venture Capitalist in Silicon Valley specializing in life science, medical devices, renewable energy and clean technology.

Shirley holds an MBA and a BA in Business Management and has served on numerous Boards, both non-profit and for-profit. She is currently a Trustee Emeritus with St. Mary’s College and continues to mentor emerging businesses.