As a part of a greater San Diego community, operating as a 501(c)(3) Federal Non-Profit and CA State Exempt organization, established locally as a nonprofit in 1992 after branching out from Lao Family Community, Inc. (Est. 1977, an affiliate of GVP), helping preserve HMong arts, traditions, and cultural heritage in San Diego, CA with the HMong families residing here -- with a majority still living in San Diego for over 40 years.