Program Activities
Seniors and Trauma Survivors Empowerment Program (STEP)
Weekly Activities
The STEP Team partners with community and faith-based organizations to conduct classes on basic computer skills and wellness. Below is a list of our ongoing classes offered at our offices:
Wednesday Classes
- Tai Chi | 2:00 - 3:00PM
- Computer Class for Seniors | 5:30 - 7:00PM
Please contact Dao-Tien Ha at daotien.ha@bpsos.org for more information on weekly outreach activities.
Outreach Activities
In efforts to provide education and support for senior citiziens and community members, STEP coordinates outreach activities to equip attendees with knowledge and resources with the end goal of providing them with a path towards self-sufficiency. Please find more information about our events and contact Dao-Tien Ha at daotien.ha@bpsos.org for details.
DC Field Trip (2007)
May 9, 2008
10:30AM to 3:00PM
Mother's Day
Glen Carlyn Park
April 11, 2008
9:30AM to 4:00PM
Meet at BPSOS Falls Church Offices
6066 Leesburg Pike Ste 100
Falls Church, VA 22041
Flyer: Viet
April 4, 2008 (*Photos from this event uploaded here!*)
1:30PM to 2:45PM
Fourth Annual Vietnamese American Student Conference (VASCON)
Mental Health in the Vietnamese American Community
presented by Hien Dang & Duong Hoang
Room ICC 115
Georgetown University | Washington, D.C.
Family Support Group Workshops
Everyone is welcomed to engage in workshops on mental health and taking care of aging loved ones. These workshops are conducted in Vietnamese and English. Please contact Xuan Le at xuan.le@bpsos.org for more information.
March 16, 2008
12:30PM to 2:00PM
Workshop | Multi-generational & Cultural Differences
Hoa Nghiem Temple
9105 Backlick Rd.
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
February 3, 2008
1:30 to 3:00PM
Workshop | Alzheimer's Disease
Holy Martyr's Vietnamese Catholic Church
915 Wakefield St. Arlington, VA 22204
Health Awareness Program for Immigrants (HAPI)
Screenings and Referrals
The HAPI Team conducts preventative health education workshops and coordinates screenings and referrals for hepatitis B & C, cervical cancer, and breast cancer awareness. If you'd like to learn more about you can qualify for these screenings, please contact Alexia Dinh Christie at alexia.dinh@bpsos.org or Hang Duong at hang.duong@bpsos.org.
May 15, 2008
Bone Density Tests
Flier: Viet
April 4, 2008
3:00PM to 4:15PM
Fourth Annual Vietnamese American Student Conference (VASCON)
The Unequal Burden of Cancer Rates Among Vietnamese Americans presented by Alexia Dinh
Room ICC 102
Georgetown University | Washington, D.C.
March 26, 2008
Hepatitis B & C Screening
Flyer: Viet
March 5, 2008
Hepatitis B & C Screening
Flyer: Viet
March 4, 2008
HAPI Mammogram Screening
February 20, 2008
Hepatitis B & C Screening
Flyer: Viet