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LETTER: VFA supports embracing refugees

November 27, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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Dear Editor,

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion, discourse and, at times, heated debate about the impact and inclusion of refugees and immigrants to the United States. We at the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) want to reaffirm our commitment, mission and values.

VFA stands in support of welcoming refugees of all backgrounds, including Syrian refugees, to Washington State. We are proud and appreciate that Washington has been and will continue to be a state that welcomes those fleeing persecution and war, regardless of religious affiliation. These are values that VFA’s board, staff and community share.

VFA was formed in the 1970s to respond to short-term resettlement needs facing Vietnamese refugees in Seattle. At the time, Washington State was among the first in the United States to welcome and resettle Vietnamese refugees—an act of kindness and compassion we have not forgotten. As the Vietnamese community grew and matured in Washington State, VFA refocused our mission to serve other refugee and immigrant communities in education, civic engagement and early learning.

VFA believes refugees and immigrants are assets that strengthen the social, cultural and economic fabric of Washington and the United States. We welcome all efforts that make our community, state and country more inclusive and diverse. (end)

— James Hong
Executive Director

— Mary Nguyen
Board President

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Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2015, Board President, Dear Editor, Executive Director, James Hong, Mary Nguyen, Seattle, United States, VFA, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 49 | November 28 - December 4, Washington State

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