Few times a year, SBVCC participates fairs for fundraising and to also introduce Vietnamese culture to local residents. Here are some thoughts written by the volunteers:
" I wanted to help to so I woke up early to accompany my relatives to Manhattan Beach Fair. It was a sunny and hot day (as usual in California). Our location was perfect and was one of the most popular booths there. We started to set up everything at 9 o’clock and sold our first smoothies at 9:30. One of my tasks was cleaning the blenders and buying ingredients..."
" by Truc Mai in 2011
" We were so happy to be able to help other kids our ages in Vietnam go to school. We are looking forward to helping out at the next fund-raising events..."
" It is important to know that even though we live in the United States our Vietnamese culture is very deeply rooted and not forgotten..." by Jewelli Ann and Justine & Jonathan Tran in 2010