SCIFA — Sacramento Chinese of Indochina Friendship Association
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Preserving
Indochinese
Heritage & Community

SCIFA unites ethnic Chinese from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos — keeping languages, traditions, and human dignity alive in the heart of Sacramento.

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Who We Are

A Center of Culture,
Belonging, and Aid

The Sacramento Chinese of Indochina Friendship Association was formed to allow ethnic Chinese who came from Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos to assemble in maintaining the cultures and languages of their homelands — three countries collectively known as Indochina.

Our center offers a banquet hall with free vegetarian meals, an activity room for gathering and prayer at our temple dedicated to Guanyin — the Eastern goddess of Mercy — and a Chinese school where hundreds of students raised in America reconnect with their heritage.

"Promote the interest of ethnic Chinese from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos — in the United States and all over the world."

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SCIFA temple entrance with guardian lion statue
What We Do

Four Pillars of Community Service

SCIFA Chinese school students

SCIFA Chinese School

Hundreds of students raised in America attend SCIFA's Chinese school to learn Cantonese and Mandarin, study traditional calligraphy, and explore the customs of their Indochinese heritage. Classes serve children across the Sacramento region whose families want the next generation to carry their culture forward.

Language instruction: Cantonese & Mandarin
Cultural customs, calligraphy, and heritage studies
Open to children of all backgrounds in Sacramento

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SCIFA Guanyin Temple

Temple of Guanyin

At the heart of our center stands a colorful temple dedicated to Guanyin, the Eastern goddess of Mercy. Community members gather here for prayer, reflection, and spiritual ceremony. The temple is open to all who seek peace, regardless of their background.

Dedicated to Guanyin — Eastern goddess of Mercy
Open for prayer, ceremony, and quiet reflection
Temple Phone: 916-882-6433

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SCIFA community meal distribution

Free Vegetarian Meals

Our banquet hall provides free vegetarian meals to the community regularly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SCIFA distributed food to over 300 families — including thousands of pounds of pork, turkeys, hams, eggs, and staple goods — every Friday beginning April 17, 2020.

Free vegetarian meals served regularly
300+ families served per event during COVID response
6117 Elder Creek, Sacramento CA 95824

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SCIFA leadership and community gathering

Global Relief Fund

SCIFA has raised over one million dollars across 20+ years for victims of catastrophic events — from the Haiti earthquake to the September 11 attacks. Guided by President Linda Lui and a dedicated board, the fund deploys support locally and internationally wherever it is needed most.

Over $1 million raised in 20+ years
Supports both local and international disaster relief
501(c)(3) — all donations are tax-deductible

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Deep Roots

A Million-Dollar Legacy of Giving — Built on Community

Over 25 years, SCIFA has quietly become one of Sacramento's most resilient community institutions — raising funds during disasters, feeding neighbors through a pandemic, and teaching hundreds of children who their ancestors were. This work endures because ordinary members showed up, every Friday, without fanfare.

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"SCIFA has been the backbone of our Indochinese community for over two decades. It is a place where my children can learn who they are, where our elders find peace in prayer, and where no one who is hungry is turned away. This is what community looks like."
Community Member, Sacramento — Vietnamese-Chinese Family
Updates

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Food Distribution

SCIFA Feeds Over 300 Families at Annual Year-End Community Drive

Thousands of pounds of pork, poultry, eggs, and canned goods were distributed to families across Sacramento, continuing the organization's pandemic-era commitment to food security.

Events & Festivals

Mid-Autumn Festival Brings Hundreds to SCIFA's Community Hall

Lanterns, mooncakes, and traditional music filled the hall as SCIFA celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival — an annual tradition honoring Indochinese lunar heritage.

Chinese School

Class of 2024 Graduates From SCIFA Chinese Language School

Students ranging from kindergarten through high school received recognition at the annual graduation ceremony, reflecting nearly three decades of heritage education in Sacramento.

Relief Fund

SCIFA Passes $1 Million Lifetime Relief Mark — Donations Open

Cumulative fund-raising for global disaster relief has surpassed one million dollars. The board has opened a new donation campaign ahead of the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Community Work Requires
Community Support

Every contribution — large or small — sustains the meals, the school, the temple, and the relief fund that thousands of Sacramento families rely on. Join our circle of supporters and receive updates on events and opportunities to help.

Address 6117 Elder Creek, Sacramento, CA 95824
Sau Vong 916-230-4488
Temple 916-882-6433
Email scifa.ca@gmail.com

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