Current
Project
How We've Helped
Friends
of Danang
4017 Washington Road #152
McMurray, PA 15317-2520
See Vietnam as you've never seen it before in Faces and Places: Vietnam.
The
photography and production of this full-color, hardbound book has been
graciously donated by photographer Roger Costello. All of the proceeds
of the sale of each book, $25, will benefit the children of the Danang
area of central Vietnam.The book makes a great holiday or special occasion
book for veterans and anyone who enjoys seeing the world through a photographer's
eyes. Books are available by contacting Roger
Costello. rjcostello@grandviewphotos.com
To view examples of Roger's work, visit his Grandview
Photography site.
Site Updated 10/11/13
The Friends of Danang is a 100% non-profit volunteer organization. No one receives compensation; only out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
- Raising funds to support humanitarian projects in and around the seaport city of Danang, Vietnam.
- Nurturing a better understanding between the people of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Danang, Vietnam.
- Presenting an opportunity for anyone who has been touched by the war in Vietnam to contribute to acts of human healing.
- School Partnership
1. Friends of Danang
2. India Company, 3rd Battalion 9th Marines, the "I-Three-Niners"
3. Vietnamese Childrens Fund
- Building the Hoi Yen Bridge
- "Let Them Walk Again Danang"
- Friends of Da Nang Elementary School at Hoa San
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Friends of Da Nang Elementary School at Hiep Duc
- Medical Clinic
What's new and or interesting:
- You
can watch In Country "A Vietnam Story" , featuring the FoD,
any time you like on the WQED website
- View
pictures of the delegation from Danang, Vietnam in Pittsburgh meeting
with Mayor Ravensthal and FOD members Thanh, Jim Wolf and George D'Angelo.
- Read
about the 2009 Veterans Day Breakfast in the Duquesne Duke News
- On Friday, October 23rd,
at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International
Affairs(GSPIA) Homecoming and Awards Reception, Tony was honored with
their "International Public Service" Award for his work with
FOD and Veterans. Tony is a 1971 graduate of GSPIA, The School had this
to say about Tony:
"Anthony Accamando Jr. (MPIA '71) is a retired communications executive, Vietnam veteran and dedicated activist for those affected by the Vietnam War. After honorable discharge from the U.S. Army with the rank of First Lieutenant, he aided with a successful PA state gubernatorial campaign while completing his master's work at GSPIA. He soon began a long career with Adelphia Communications Corporation, serving in several management positions, most recently as vice president of public and community affairs. A return trip to Vietnam in 1997 prompted Mr. Accamando to organize a group that evolved into the Friends of Danang, a Pittsburgh based volunteer organization that raises money to support humanitarian projects in the city of Danang, Vietnam. He was a founder and member of several other associations, including Veterans' Cable Service, to help vets find employment, and is an emeritus board member of the Vietnam veteran Leadership Program. Accamando holds a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University."
- Congratulations to FoD member
Roger Costello who was honored by the Pittsburgh chapter of the National
Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) for making significant
contributions through his volunteer efforts. The award will be presented
at a dinner ceremony on April 22
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The Allegheny County Medical Society recently honored Friends of Danang
member Dr. Ed Kelly for his work as a physician volunteer. Dr. Kelly
is a retired orthopedic surgeon who is the medical director of the Catholic
Charities clinic in downtown Pittsburgh.
Feb. 2009
- View
pictures of the Pittsburgh /Danang Sister City signing ceremony
Dec 2, 2008
- "The
Vietnamese Are Here"
Read a story in the Winter 2009 issue of Pittsburgh
Quarterly magazine about the Vietnamese community in Pittsburgh.
Republished with permission of
Pittsburgh Quarterly
- FoD
member Noreen Doloughty is featured in the Fall 2008 edition of the
La Roche College Magazine
- Read
the Post Gazette article on FoD member Dan Pultz Nov 2008
- Photo
taken at the Vietnam Embassy's National Day reception in
Washington, DC on 9/10/2008
Cao Tran Quoc Hai, Minister Counselor and Chief Economic Officer;
Roger Cranville, SVP of International Marketing for the Pittsburgh Regional Authority;
Ambassador Le Cong Phung;
Jim Wolf, Friends of Danang;
Dr. Nguye Hong Thanh, Economic Counselor
- Read a article written in the Pgh Tribune Review about Tom Michlovic & Ed Mihalacki highlighting the FoD Vietnam trip July 2008
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- New
bridge photos have been uploaded 4/30/08
- Congratulations
to FoD members Tony Accamando, George D’Angelo, and Jack Gannon.
They were recipients of the Mind, Heart, and Spirit Awards from Duquesne
University.
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Congratulations to FoD member Dr. Ed Kelly for winning the 2007 Jefferson Awards of Public Service.
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In depth Post Gazette article concering Dr Kelly and the Jefferson Award
- Congratulations
to FoD member Ed Mihalacki for winning the Veterans of Foreign Wars
2007 Citizen Education Teacher Award
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View an article written about FoD member Judith Lorigan in the Rotarian magazine
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Story"
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Direct
all questions & correspondence to
friends@friendsofdanang.org
This
website is being maintained by
Ed
stclara@wpa.net
Calendar
Monthly Meetings:
Unless otherwise noted, our monthly meetings are held the second Thursday
of each month at:
Enrico Biscotti Co.
Directions
2022 Penn Ave,
Strip District,
Pittsburgh, PA
7:00pm
Minutes
Fundraisers