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Love and Caring Luncheon at the St. Vincent de Paul

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6 years ago

November 14, 2019

The Marin County Vietnamese Community hosted their 6th Annual Love and Caring Luncheon on Fri. Nov. 8, 2019, at the St Vincent de Paul Society dining room on 820 B St. in San Rafael.

The luncheon is prepared each year by the Vietnamese American Community to show their gratitude to the United States government and the American people who had opened their hearts and arms to welcome the Vietnamese refugees beginning in 1975.

About 300 homeless people were served by 18 people, mostly women from the Vietnamese community, who busily cooked a traditional lunch consisting of chicken, noodles, soup, spring rolls and cake. VN Noodle & Grill, and Yu Shang Restaurant, both in San Rafael, donated the food.

Used clothing was also given away at the end of the luncheon.

Vinh Luu, director of the Marin Asian Advocacy Project (MAAP), helped to organize the luncheon. Luu came to the U.S. in 1975 as a refugee. He worked as a research specialist for the United States embassy during the war.

Luu and his family now live in Marin. His work with MAAP includes translation and interpretation services, assistance with citizenship paper work, organizing cultural events, mental health and nutrition workshops, and the annual Love and Caring luncheons.

An estimated 125,000 Vietnamese refugees migrated to the U.S. at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, followed by more than 5,000 in 1976 to1977, according to Wikipedia. They arrived at reception camps in the Philippines and Guam before being transferred to temporary housing at U.S. military bases. After preparations for resettlement, they were assigned to one of nine voluntary agencies (VOLAGs) to help them find financial and personal support from sponsors in the U.S.

In 2017, more than 1.3 million Vietnamese resided in the United States, with 61,000 living in San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, and 102,000 living in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Vietnamese Americans to be higher, at around 2 million, with California having 40% of the population.

While Vietnamese Americans have come to the U.S. primarily as refugees, with little or no money, Census data indicates that Vietnamese Americans are an upwardly-mobile group whose economic status improved substantially between 1989 and 1999. While 10.6 percent of Vietnamese Americans lived under the poverty line in 2017, the median household income for Vietnamese Americans was $65,600, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.