51 Supporters for 51 Years

Fifty-one years after April 30, 1975, we are still here.
And we are building long-term stability for the next generation.

The Vietnamese American Roundtable is launching 51 Supporters for 51 Years, a monthly giving campaign to secure 51 recurring supporters by April 30, 2026.

This campaign is about sustainability.
It is about legacy.
It is about ensuring our community has the resources to lead for the next 51 years.

Our Goal

Primary Goal:
51 recurring monthly supporters by April 30.

If the average monthly gift is $25:

• 51 supporters = $1,275 per month

• $15,300 per year in sustainable revenue

This is consistent, reliable funding that strengthens our programs year-round — not just during moments of crisis.

Why Monthly Giving Matters

Recurring support sustains:

• SEEDS youth leadership programming

• Alma Community Center programming and operations

• Black April commemorations

• Civic engagement and cultural programming

• Translation, accessibility, and intergenerational connection

• Monthly support allows us to plan long-term, invest in youth leadership, and protect our community’s voice.

The 1975 Legacy Circle Giving Tiers

$10 — Community Access
Supports translation or interpretation at one event.

$19.75 — Legacy Supporter
Supports archival materials for Black April commemoration.

$25 — Youth Leadership Sustainer
Supports youth stipends for civic engagement work.

$51 — Resilience Circle
Sponsors a full session of SEEDS youth programming supplies.

$100 — Community Champion

Support a full season of community event engagement

What Supporters Receive

Members of the 1975 Legacy Circle receive:

• Access to exclusive gatherings 

• Exclusive VAR merch

• Exclusive Impact Updates (Bi-annually)

• Early Access to Event Registration

  • Priority seating

• Legacy Circle Recognition

  • Name listed on website

• Included in annual report

• Annual video message from Executive Director

  • Year-end impact reflection

Staff Milestone Challenge

As new supporters join, VAR staff will unlock public milestone challenges to celebrate progress toward the goal.

10 Supporters — Vietnamese Hot Ones (Staff vs Interns)
20 Supporters — Ice bucket challenge
30 Supporters — Recreate a 90s/00s Vietnamese family photo
40 Supporters — Pho speed challenge
51 Supporters — Community-selected (Write down what you want us to do!)

Each milestone will be:

• Celebrated publicly

• Posted as a video on our social media @varoundtable on Instagram, Facebook, And TikTok

Why April 30

April 30 marks 51 years since the Fall of Saigon. For many in our community, it is a day of remembrance and resilience

Reaching 51 monthly supporters by April 30 ensures that remembrance translates into sustainable action.

We are still here. Now we build for the future.

Join the 1975 Legacy Circle today.

Donation link: https://givebutter.com/51for51

Website: varoundtable.org 

Let’s build the next 51 years together.