Dear SM Friends, Supporters and Members,

Are you ready to Rock 'n' Bowl again?! Our organizing committee is getting ready for another fun afternoon of family fun and bowling! Just as last year, we will have goodies for sale, lots of prizes and trophies, rock-n-roll music on the jukebox and all the glory for the winning teams, of course.

Purpose: for the children of Vietnam, of course!

On April 30, 2011, New York University's Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) hosted it's first annual Semi-Formal charity event. With over 150 tickets sold and 200 guests in attendance, the student run club successfully raised funds for the Sunflower Mission and increased awareness about the organization to the NYU community and the local Vietnamese community...

David Manusov was a community-minded individual working on a Boy Scout Eagle project to raise funds to build a school for "at risk" kids in Vietnam. In Oct. 2010, sadly, David passed away. His father, Mark Manusov, along with his family and friends have made a commitment to seeing his goal is achieved.

Please join us for Building a Legacy: David Manusov. Registration is $18. Net proceeds will go directly to building a school in Vietnam. The registration fee allows you to participate in one, two or all three events: Walk-A-Thon, Chess Tournament, and/or Super Smash Bros. video game tournament...

Mark your calendars for January 21, 2011 when Sunflower Mission proudly presents DANCE FOR THE CHILDREN: A BALLROOM DANCE-A-THON in Houston, Texas.

Attention ballroom dancers and music lovers!

SM is pleased to announce the addition of performers
and live musicians to January's Dance for the Children event.

Singer Ho Hoang Yen, of California, singer Mary Linh, of Houston, and The Beat, of Houston, will bring the night to life for ballroom dancers and revelers.

Tickets are on sale for $55; tables of 10 start at $550. The event will be on Friday, Jan 21, 2011 in Houston at Kim Son, 10603 Bellaire Blvd.

Are you ready to Rock 'n' Bowl again?! Our organizing committee is getting ready for another fun afternoon of family fun and bowling! Just as last year, we will have goodies for sale, lots of prizes and trophies, rock-n-roll music on the jukebox and all the glory for the winning teams, of course.

Come one, come all!! We are taking team registration from NOW until July 24th, 2010.

Written by By Cuong Tran (Board of Advisors)

Sunflower Mission particiapting in UH Bauer College Charity Expo:

The Vietnamese Student Associations will be staging VEX, a variety and culture showcase to benefit Sunflower Mission, a local nonprofit that assists needy children of Vietnam by building schools and giving scholarships. ..

The VA NGO Network Regional Meeting & Capacity Building Workshop is free and open to all VA NGO Network Members and Friends. We would like to encourage new organizations working in Vietnam to take the opportunity to come learn about the VA NGO Network and its planned activities in 2010 to serve members and NGOs. Attend the Open Discussion and join the Initiative on Health Education - to be launched as a new collaboration between VA NGOs...

Dear Sunflower Mission FunPlex Volunteers,

Thank you for answering our call and volunteering your services (artistic and otherwise) this year. The event was such a success and much of that is due to the work you put into helping at the crafts table or with face painting. It was no small feat! With the throngs of people pushing to get past each other, it was the small child, sitting in the chair, patiently waiting to see your handi-work that was most important to each volunteer. When that moment came and they looked in the mirror, their eyes widened, the slightly weary face lit up into a smile, and an excited nod signaled your success!

Please save the date of Friday September 25th, 2009 for Sunflower Mission’s “Sing for the Children.” Details as follows:

An evening (7pm-11pm) of fun and good music at Hội Quán Saigon Houston, at 10613 Bellaire, in the Saigon Houston Plaza....

On July 25, 2009, about 200 people young and old, tall and short, male and female, gather at the Palace Lanes to participate in the Sunflower Mission second annual bowl-a-thon fundraiser. Amid the music and the laughter, with many “gutter” balls and the occasional “strike”, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Who can forget the scenes of all little girls and boys who could barely carry the heavy balls...

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, Sunflower Mission’s Junior Members (L.E.G.) hosted a lemonade sale. The event corresponded with the Prepared 4 Life’s Lemonade Day Event, which annually promotes business experience and entrepreneurship for kids all over America. Under the guidance of our mentor and an SM Director, Quyen Ma, we calculated costs, presented a business plan, and executed a successful fundraiser...

One of the goals of Sunflower Mission is to provide opportunities for younger members to step up and take on larger responsibilities. The Annual Social was that chance. Serving as a first time mentor, I was concerned about my own abilities. Could I corral an energetic young group into some type of constructive order?

A Sidewalk Project Music and Art for Charity event will be at Weslayan Cafe (2900 Weslayan St # A) from 7.30 pm - 11 pm on Saturday, April 4. Join us for a night of art appreciation and musical talent as proceeds from sales of various art (photography, paintings, sculptures, drawings and handmade jewelry) will be donated to Sunflower Mission...