Ms. Von Tran, Director of First Senior Center of Georgia, to be Featured on WSB-TV’s “Georgia Game Changers”
NORCROSS, GA – June 24, 2025 – Ms. Von Tran, Director of First Senior Center and First Senior Center of Georgia, has been selected to appear on Channel 2 WSB-TV’s prestigious program, “Georgia Game Changers.” The episode is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. “Georgia Game Changers” is a special […]
First Senior Center Commemorates Memorial Day with Multi-National Veterans
Veterans of diverse nationalities, particularly American and South Vietnamese soldiers, gathered under one roof to honor the lives lost in the Vietnam War. For many of them, this was not only a day to reflect on the past, but also a rare opportunity to be recognized for their sacrifices—some for the first time in decades. […]
Vietnam War Veterans of Multiple Nationalities Come Together as First Senior Center Commemorates Memorial Day and Honors Their Sacrifices
Norcross, GA – On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host a Memorial Day Commemoration to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. With 2025 marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, this commemoration carries added significance. The event will bring together Vietnamese American […]
Von Tran to be Honored as 2025 Leader in Corporate Citizenship by Atlanta Business Chronicle
ATLANTA – On February 20, Von Tran will be recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a 2025 Leader in Corporate Citizenship. She has been awarded the Executive Champion – Small Company Award for her significant impact on the community. The award “highlights individuals who are integrating relevant societal concerns into their core business strategies.” […]
VON TRAN – RECIPIENT OF THE LEADERSHIP IN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Today, Feb 20, 2025, Mrs. Von Tran, the founder and CEO of the First Senior Center of Georgia, received the prestigious Leadership in Corporate Citizenship Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through corporate social responsibility, personal service, and social engagement. Inspirational Leadership in […]
Ms. Von Tran: Bringing the Mission of Senior Care to Future Leaders in Gwinnett
On Wednesday February 12, 2025, Mrs. Von Tran, CEO of the nonprofit organization FSCofGA, was invited to speak to students in the Leadership Gwinnett program, a premier organization dedicated to educating, equipping, and engaging both current and emerging leaders. Leadership Gwinnett, organized by Gwinnett County, aims to foster diversity in people, perspectives, and experiences, with […]
Vietnamese-American veterans honored in Norcross
Metro Atlanta Children (FODAC) is providing wheelchairs, walkers and other items to veterans and seniors in need. (Arvin Temkar / AJC) By Reed Williams Updated Nov 11, 2024 In 1966, Thai Ty joined the South Vietnamese military at age 20 and served in an infantry division against the communist North for about five years of […]
First Senior Center of Georgia Commemorates Veterans Day With Donations
Doing Good By SWG Staff Published November 14, 2024 The organization marked the occasion by distributing FODAC-donated mobility equipment to Vietnamese veterans. On Veterans Day, First Senior Center of Georgia hosted a special event to support its senior community, many of whom are veterans who have resettled in the U.S. through the […]
First Senior Center of Georgia Honors Veterans Day by Distributing Mobility Equipment to Vietnamese Veterans
Wrote by Georgia Daily Post magazine Pulish on Nov 13, 2024 On Veterans Day, First Senior Center of Georgia hosted a special event to support its senior community, many of whom are veterans who have resettled in the U.S. through the Special Release Reeducation Center Detainee Resettlement Program. This event honored their contributions and recognized […]
Everyday Heroes: Vietnamese entrepreneur gives back to the community
Wrote By Georgia Asian Times staff Published on The Atlanta Journal Constitution Nov 29, 2024 It’s been a big year for Von Tran. She and her team at the First Senior Center celebrated the anniversary of opening the largest senior care center for the Vietnamese community in Georgia. Tran is a transplant from Texas and arrived from […]