{"id":5081,"date":"2024-10-27T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/?p=5081"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:45:09","slug":"from-refugee-to-community-leader-von-tran-builds-the-largest-vietnamese-senior-center-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/from-refugee-to-community-leader-von-tran-builds-the-largest-vietnamese-senior-center-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"From Refugee to Community Leader: Von Tran Builds the Largest Vietnamese Senior Center in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Von Tran\u2019s inspiring journey from Vietnamese refugee to founder of FSCofGA, the largest Vietnamese senior center in Georgia, serving the Atlanta community with comprehensive senior care services.<\/p>\n

The Inspiring Journey of Von Tran<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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At just 9 years old, Von Tran escaped Vietnam hidden in the bottom of a fishing boat \u2014 a journey that would shape not only her life, but the future of thousands in the Vietnamese American community.<\/p>\n

She spent the next year and a half in refugee camps across Malaysia and the Philippines before finally arriving in Dallas, Texas. There, she attended a Catholic all-girls school as a sponsored student, beginning a new chapter in a completely unfamiliar world.<\/p>\n

Years later, after building a successful real estate career in Atlanta<\/span><\/span>, Von Tran turned her focus back to her roots \u2014 with a mission to give back.<\/p>\n

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Why FSCofGA Was Created<\/h4>\n

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Von Tran founded First Senior Center of Georgia<\/span><\/span> (FSCofGA) after recognizing a critical issue: a growing disconnects between Vietnamese American seniors, their families, and caregivers.<\/p>\n

Many elderly immigrants faced daily challenges:<\/p>\n

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  • Limited English proficiency<\/li>\n
  • Cultural isolation<\/li>\n
  • Difficulty navigating healthcare and daily life in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This gap wasn\u2019t just inconvenient \u2014 it was deeply isolating. FSCofGA was built to bridge that gap.<\/p>\n

    The Largest Vietnamese Senior Center in Georgia<\/h4>\n

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    Since its founding in 2017, FSCofGA has rapidly grown into the largest Vietnamese senior center in Georgia<\/strong> \u2014 and one of the most comprehensive in the Southeast United States.<\/p>\n

    Located in Norcross, the center spans 26,000 square feet<\/strong> and offers:<\/p>\n

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    • A full-service kitchen<\/li>\n
    • Medical clinic<\/li>\n
    • Senior daycare programs<\/li>\n
    • Transportation services<\/li>\n
    • End-of-life care support<\/li>\n
    • A food pantry \u2014 the largest serving Vietnamese Americans in the Southeast<\/li>\n
    • A 400-seat ballroom and state-of-the-art performance stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      More than a facility, FSCofGA is a cultural and community hub designed specifically for Vietnamese American seniors.<\/p>\n

      Serving Atlanta\u2019s Growing Vietnamese Community<\/h4>\n

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      The impact of FSCofGA is deeply tied to the growth of the Vietnamese population in Atlanta<\/span><\/span>. According to research from Pew Research Center<\/span><\/span>, Atlanta ranks among the top U.S. cities with the highest Vietnamese American population.<\/p>\n

      Meanwhile, Gwinnett County<\/span><\/span> \u2014 home to FSCofGA \u2014 is one of the most diverse communities in the country:<\/p>\n

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      • 181 nationalities<\/li>\n
      • 108 languages spoken<\/li>\n
      • Over 30% of residents born outside the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Despite this diversity, culturally specific senior care remains rare \u2014 making FSCofGA a vital resource.<\/p>\n

        A One-of-a-Kind Senior Experience<\/h4>\n

        In researching more than 50 senior centers across the Atlanta area, one thing becomes clear:<\/p>\n

        FSCofGA stands apart.<\/p>\n

        Its services go beyond traditional senior care by creating immersive cultural experiences<\/strong> that celebrate Vietnamese heritage \u2014 from music and dance to food and community events. For many seniors, this is more than care. It\u2019s a return to identity, belonging, and dignity.<\/p>\n

        Bridging Generations Through Culture and Care<\/h4>\n

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        FSCofGA doesn\u2019t just serve seniors \u2014 it reconnects families. By creating a space where language, culture, and shared experience are preserved, the center helps bridge generational gaps between:<\/p>\n

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        • Immigrant parents<\/li>\n
        • American-raised children<\/li>\n
        • Caregivers navigating both worlds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          It\u2019s not just about support. It\u2019s about understanding.<\/p>\n

          A Mission Rooted in Experience<\/h4>\n
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          Graphite Construction Company and Colliers donated to the project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Von Tran\u2019s journey \u2014 from refugee to community leader \u2014 is not just a story of survival. It\u2019s a story of purpose. Through FSCofGA, she has created more than a center.<\/p>\n

          She has built a lifeline for thousands of Vietnamese American seniors in Georgia \u2014 ensuring they are not forgotten, not isolated, and never alone.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Discover Von Tran\u2019s inspiring journey from Vietnamese refugee to founder of FSCofGA, the largest Vietnamese senior center in Georgia, serving the Atlanta community with comprehensive senior care services. The Inspiring Journey of Von Tran At just 9 years old, Von Tran escaped Vietnam hidden in the bottom of a fishing boat \u2014 a journey that […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,24,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-hoat-dong-su-kien","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5081"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5091,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5081\/revisions\/5091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fscofga.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}