First Senior Center of Georgia Honored with H.O.P.E. Award

First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) members, volunteers, and staff pose with Congressman Hank Johnson at the 4th annual H.O.P.E. Awards ceremony on Aug. 16 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia. FSCofGA was one of several organizations honored at the ceremony for its continued service to Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. Special photo

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, said the ceremony at the Lou Walker […]

First Senior Center of Georgia Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Celebration for Renovations at Food Bank Facility

On Friday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m., First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) will host a dynamic ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the addition of three new doors to their food bank facility in Norcross.  The celebration will feature remarks from Gwinnet County District Five Commissioner Carden Kirkland, and Colliers Facility Solutions Senior Property Manager Dori Bellina.  The three doors, generously donated and […]

First Senior Center of Georgia Celebrates Eight Years of Serving Atlanta’s Vietnamese Senior Community and Receives Honors from State and Local Officials

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) celebrated eight years of serving the Vietnamese senior community in Atlanta. The all-day celebration, entitled “First Senior Center: 8 Years of Passionate Dedication, Loving the Golden Years,” featured joyful performances, food, contests, and much more. FSCofGA staff, volunteers, and longtime members were recognized at […]

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. […]

FSCofGA Hosts Hung Kings’ Festival Celebration in Norcross to Preserve Vietnamese Culture

Vietnamese seniors gather at First Senior Center of Georgia to honor ancestral heritage and promote cultural preservation through traditional rituals and performances First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) hosted the Hung Kings’ Festival in Norcross, Georgia, bringing Vietnamese seniors together to honor ancestral traditions, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen community connection. Norcross, GA – On […]

VON TRAN – RECIPIENT OF THE LEADERSHIP IN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARD

VON TRAN, FIRST SENIOR CENTER OF GEORGIA

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 […]