A Night of Vietnamese Immersion
On Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM, the First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host “A Night of Vietnamese Immersion” a black tie celebration honoring Vietnamese culture, community, and tradition. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening exploring the richness of the Vietnamese experience through vibrant performances, cultural programming, and authentic cuisine. The event […]
Social Isolation Among Immigrant Seniors
Why Community Connection Matters for Vietnamese Seniors in Georgia Social isolation is one of the most pressing yet often invisible challenges facing immigrant seniors across the United States. For many older adults who immigrated later in life, aging can bring a combination of language barriers, limited mobility, financial constraints, and shrinking social networks. For Vietnamese […]
Language Barriers and Access to Care
Why supporting immigrant seniors strengthens the entire community? Across the United States, immigrant seniors face complex barriers when attempting to access healthcare, public benefits, and essential services. For many Vietnamese older adults living in Georgia, language barriers remain one of the most significant obstacles to maintaining health, independence, and quality of life. For seniors served […]
A Meaningful New Year Gift from First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA)
On January 2, 2026, to celebrate the New Year, Ms. Von Trần, CEO of First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA), brought a special and heartfelt gift to Ms. Xuân Mai — our beloved and oldest member — as she joyfully steps into her 100th year of life. . During the New Year gathering, Ms. Von […]
Heartwarming Christmas 2025: First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) Brings Holiday Joy to Vietnamese Seniors in Norcross, GA
Norcross, GA (December 11, 2025) — On December 17, 2025, the First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host its annual Christmas celebration “Heartwarming Christmas”, spreading holiday cheer and compassion to Vietnamese and minority seniors throughout Metro Atlanta. Giving the Gift of Warmth The hallmark of this year’s celebration is FSCofGA’s “Gifts of Warmth” initiative, […]
Vietnamese refugee sisters survive harrowing journey, now pay it forward
Metro Atlanta The Tran sisters make Thanksgiving special for Vietnamese seniors at First Senior Center of Georgia, hosting both American and Vietnamese feasts. By Danielle Charbonneau Nov 27, 2025 The classic Thanksgiving origin tale tells the story of a group of courageous pilgrims who sailed across the ocean in search of freedom and a new […]
First Senior Center of Georgia celebrates member’s “First Thanksgiving” at annual Thanksgiving event
Norcross, GA (November XX 2025) – On Thursday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m., First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host its annual Thanksgiving celebration, bringing their typical flair and charm to this uniquely American holiday. Attendees can enjoy dances, traditional thanksgiving foods, and remarks from Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson […]
Everyday Heroes: Vietnamese entrepreneur gives back to the community
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 Dallas as a young entrepreneur seeking new opportunities in Atlanta in 1998. She originally studied […]
MS. VON TRAN FEATURED AS ONE OF 6 “GEORGIA GAME CHANGERS” – A HUGE HONOR AND OUR SHARED PRIDE!
At the Georgia Game Changers premiere on June 29, 2025, aired by WSB Channel 2, Ms. Von Tran was moved to share these words: “This isn’t just a story about me; it is a victory for the whole First Senior Center family and a proud milestone for the Vietnamese community in America. This moment signifies […]
First Senior Center of Georgia Honored by Congressman Hank Johnson at Annual H.O.P.E. Awards
From staff reports – Gwinnett Daily Post U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Decatur) was on hand on Saturday, Aug. 16 to honor First Senior Center of Georgia and several other charitable organizations at the Helping Other People Elevate (H.O.P.E.) Awards, part of the annual Week of H.O.P.E. Von Tran, founder and CEO of First Senior Center, […]