VROC-Viet Rainbow of Orange County

This National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, let’s talk honestly: our community faces higher rates of substance use not because of who we are, but because of the stigma and discrimination we carry. That’s worth saying out loud.🏳️‍🌈

Knowledge saves lives, so we’re breaking down what to know: fentanyl risks, test strips, naloxone, and where to find care that actually sees you.

As we wrap up our program, we’re so excited to introduce you to 3/3 of our BLOOM 2026 cohort! ⭐️

BLOOM (Building Leaders Organizing Our Movement) is a collaborative summer leadership program hosted by VROC and AHRI. This program is for young adults (18-25) who are passionate about social justice, particularly immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and budget advocacy in OC! 💐

A huge shoutout to 3/3 of our incredible BLOOM cohort (that is made of of a whopping 12 youth this year!) - Celine L (she/her), Celine N (she/her), Fernanda (she/her), Analenne (she/her)

Drop your favorite emoji below to show your support 🌸

The time between April to July 2026 just flew by and we’ve got some memories to share! Swipe through to relive them with us (bonus silliness when you reach the end). We are overjoyed to see familiar and new faces join us in creating joy and resilience in our community! 💐 ☀️

What have we been up to? Having facilitated reflections on our long-term vision with our staff and board; convening with our fellow LGBTQ+ API orgs; laughing, dancing, and eating with community at our Monthly Meet-Ups and Hot Person Summer; learning skills and building connections with our youth; and supporting efforts to give back to our impacted and vulnerable community members. 🫂

We are eternally grateful to have the honor of reaching our wildest dreams with all of you! And we still have the rest of 2026 to look forward to so we hope to see you very soon! 💌

Our 2025 Impact Report is live!

Head to our website to learn more about the impact we’ve made together in 2025, from community programs and advocacy to leadership development, mutual aid, and the partnerships that continue to strengthen our movement.

This report is a reflection of what’s possible when our community shows up for one another. Thank you to everyone who has supported, collaborated with, and believed in our work.

Read the full report at the link in our bio. 💛

Join VROC for an interactive workshop led by our Education Coordinator, Ivy (they/them), as we discuss in a judgment-free space some key questions and information that one should consider when making decisions about their sexual life and health. The workshop will be part-lecture, part-reflection, and part-resource sharing! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided!

Date: Saturday, August 29th
Time: 1 to 3 PM
Location will be shared upon RSVP.
Please RSVP by clicking the link in our bio or visiting: linktr.ee/vroc !

You’ve already meet 4 of our BLOOMers and we’re so excited to introduce you to 2/3 of our BLOOM 2026 cohort! ⭐️

BLOOM (Building Leaders Organizing Our Movement) is a collaborative summer leadership program hosted by VROC and AHRI. This program is for young adults (18-25) who are passionate about social justice, particularly immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and budget advocacy in OC! 💐

A huge shoutout to 2/3 of our incredible BLOOM cohort (that is made of of a whopping 12 youth this year!) - Emily (she/her), Tina (she/her), Auden (they/them), Jennifer (she/her)

Drop your favorite emoji below to show your support ⭐️

Get ready for an evening of connection, creativity, and community! 🌸✨Join us for a special event, led by the AHRI Program and Viet Rainbow of Orange County, and brought to life by our incredible BLOOM Interns. Learn about Orange County’s budget process and how you can get involved and make your voice
heard 📢! Expect an evening of community-building, great conversations, and interactive activities including crafts and our BLOOM photobooth! Food will be provided by our amazing staff and coordinators!
RSVP link in bio :)

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 LOCATION DETAILS GIVEN UPON RSVP

Overdose deaths are declining nationally but that progress isn’t reaching everyone. Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities are losing more people every year, and when mental health care is out of reach because of stigma, distrust, or a system never built with you in mind, the consequences could be fatal. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re naming what’s in the way. Because our communities deserve more than a system that overlooks them. 🖤

Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌈

Pride is for both celebration and education.

Did you know the ADA protects people in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD), including those taking prescribed medication-assisted treatment (MAT)? Recovery through medication is valid recovery.

Swipe through to learn your rights! ➡️

We’re so excited to introduce you to 1/3 of our BLOOM 2026 cohort! ⭐️

BLOOM (Building Leaders Organizing Our Movement) is a collaborative summer leadership program hosted by VROC and AHRI. This program is for young adults (18-25) who are passionate about social justice, particularly immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and budget advocacy in OC! 💐

A huge shoutout to 1/3 of our incredible BLOOM cohort (that is made of of a whopping 12 youth this year!) - Jordan (she/they), Stephanie (she/her), Eve (she/her), Lindsay (she/her)

Drop your favorite emoji below to show your support 🌈