Vietnamese Ethnic Resources

1st things to do upon arrival in USA

First things common to all new comers

Eating places

• Restaurants
• Food carts
• Free food (hint: Steve Jobs survived in Portland by eating at ISKCON temple)

Emergency

• Domestic violence
• Fire
• Ambulance
• Poison
• Police
• Non-emergency police department
• Lost and Found

Entertainment

• Musical events
• Cultural events
• Performing arts
• Sport events
• Sport clubs (Hint: cricket!)

Shopping

• Ethnic grocery stores
• Book stores

Ethnic associations

• Alumni associations
• Cultural associations
• Religious associations

Health

• Pharmacy
• Ambulance
• Urgent care clinic
• Emergency hospital
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Family planning

Housing

• Apartment complexes
• Long term temporary accommodation
• Paying guest
• For rent houses

Money

• Banks
• Credit unions
• Check cashing
• Money transfer
• ATM for foreign debit cards