Vietnamese Ethnic Resources

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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

Ethnic temples and churches

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