All-volunteer 501(c)(3) · Since 2005
Bringing care and hope to communities in need.
Hope for Tomorrow provides free dental and medical care, builds clinics and safe bridges, and helps students stay in school, in the United States and in Vietnam.
100% volunteer-run
Tax-deductible gifts
DMV · Texas · Vietnam
20,000+
Tết and relief packages delivered in 2025–2026
Who we are
Ordinary people making an extraordinary choice: to care.
We work alongside communities, not just for them. Healthcare professionals, students, volunteers and community leaders serve side by side, so the next generation learns that leadership begins with compassion.
Our vision
Be the inspiration for HOPE, LOVE, and CARE through collaborative and compassionate community services.
Our mission
Provide compassionate humanitarian community services focused on collaboration while nurturing the next generation of servant leaders.
What our logo means
Red for our shared Vietnamese heritage, from the story of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ.
Yellow for Central Vietnam and the imperial legacy of Huế.
Green for the rice fields of the South: growth, resilience and life.
Hope is not simply something we feel. Hope is something we create together.
Dr. Quyen DangPresident, Hope for Tomorrow
Three friends, one purposeIn March 2005, Dr. Ngoc Chu, My-Lac Hoang and Chau Nguyen joined a mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. That fall, HOPE Mission #1 served patients in Da Nang, Vietnam.
How we serve
Six programs, one purpose
International Dental Missions
Free dental, medical and vision care for underserved communities in Vietnam and Cambodia, with partners like Sun For Life and the Order of St. Camillus.
Since 2005 · started in Da NangDomestic Dental Missions
Free dental clinics for individuals and families in the DMV region and Texas: exams, fillings, root canals, extractions and oral surgery.
23 clinics · 3,500+ patients since 2013Infrastructure
Mai Tam House of Hope, the Kinh 7 Medical Clinic in Rạch Giá and the Vi Hoang Senior Center, built with the Camillian Order.
Vi Hoang Center designed for 100+ seniorsEducational Assistance
Scholarships and mentoring for undergraduate, graduate and technical students, awarded with partners such as VietHope and Viet Toc Foundation.
Focus on low-income studentsHuman Services
Support for individuals and families facing hardship, from Tết gift packages to typhoon relief with food, medicine and livelihood supplies.
5,000+ Tết packages in 2026Special Projects
Clean water filtration at schools after the typhoons, and concrete bridges that replace unsafe "monkey bridges" in the Mekong Delta.
Safe routes to school
Featured mission · 2026
Pờ Tó, Gia Lai: two days, thousands served
With Sun For Life, nearly 300 volunteers from Vietnam and the United States ran a medical, dental and vision mission for communities with little access to care.
3,000+
patient services
505
dental patients on day one
50+ tons
of food, medicine and supplies
Human services
Relief that reaches home
When typhoons struck in 2025–2026, HOPE volunteers delivered food, clothing, medicine and cash, plus seeds, trees and chickens so families could rebuild their livelihoods. Every Tết, we send a piece of our hearts back home.
15,000+
relief packages after the typhoons
5,000+
Tết gift packages in 2026
Events & clinics
Where HOPE shows up
Free Dental Clinic
We’ll post the date, location and volunteer sign-up here first.
Notify meMission to Pờ Tó, Gia Lai
Medical, dental and vision care with nearly 300 volunteers: 3,000+ patient services.
Read the recapPickleball Tournament, Chantilly, VA
160+ players and fans at Dill Dinkers raised $10,000+ for care packages.
Free Dental Clinic, Sterling, VA
150+ volunteers treated 188 patients and gave $122,981 in free dental care.
Read the recapNews & stories
From the field
Pờ Tó, Gia Lai: two days, thousands served
With Sun For Life, nearly 300 volunteers from Vietnam and the United States ran a medical, dental and vision mission for communities with little…
Free Dental Clinic in Sterling, VA: 188 patients treated
150+ volunteers treated 188 patients and gave $122,981 in free dental care.
Relief that reaches home after the 2025–2026 typhoons
HOPE volunteers delivered 15,000+ relief packages and 5,000+ Tết gift packages to families in Vietnam.
Get involved
Three ways to share HOPE
Volunteer
Every clinic needs more than dentists. Students and first-timers are welcome.
- Dentists & specialists
- Students
- Logistics
- Food service
- Photography
Give
Your gift becomes dental care, clean water, scholarships and safe bridges. One-time or monthly.
Sponsor or partner
Local businesses donate food, beverages and prizes for clinics and events. Partner with us to reach more families.
Donate
Turn generosity into care
We are run entirely by volunteers. Your gift funds programs that relieve pain, restore dignity and open doors.
- Free dental clinics in the DMV region and Texas
- Medical missions and year-round clinics in Vietnam
- Scholarships, clean water and bridges for rural communities
Partners in service
Leadership
The volunteers who lead HOPE
Dentists, physicians and technology leaders who serve without pay, several of them since HOPE Mission #1 in 2005.
Dr. Quyen Dang
President · 2026–2028General dentist who has cared for Northern Virginia families for more than 20 years, and a graduate of Howard University College of Dentistry. He leads HOPE's humanitarian missions and disaster response by example.
Off duty: Sports, motorcycles and beginner-level pickleball.
Hung Nguyen
Vice President · 2026–2028Retired federal technology executive with three decades of leadership in technology modernization, strategic planning and governance. A HOPE board member for 20+ years and part of HOPE Mission #1 in 2005.
Off duty: Golf and cooking gourmet dinners for family and friends.
Dr. Chuong Phan
Secretary · 2026–2028General dentist with 25+ years of experience at Abel, Phan & Associates in Sterling, VA, and a Howard University graduate. HOPE's second President (2012–2014), now also Director for Compliance and Ethics.
Off duty: Writing, pickleball, guitar and gardening.
Thang Do
Treasurer · 2026–2028Technology and project management professional with 44 years across IT, application development, project management and quality engineering. A member of HOPE Mission #1 in 2005.
Off duty: Making memories with his first grandson.
Dr. Duc Le
Past PresidentBoard-certified emergency physician, now lead physician at the Center for Vein Restoration offices in Frederick and Hagerstown, MD. He guided HOPE through the COVID era and strengthened relief partnerships in Vietnam.
Off duty: Reef aquariums, road biking, tennis and pickleball.
Dr. Anna Thu Abel
Director of Dental MissionsDentist for 20+ years, practicing with Abel, Phan & Associates, and a University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduate. Since joining HOPE in 2006, she has organized domestic and international dental missions.
Dr. Thi Nguyen
Director of International MissionsGeneral dentist practicing in Sterling, VA, focused on patient-centered care. She uses her skills to reach people with limited access to dental care.
Dr. Chris Hung Truong
Director, Dallas Chapter · 2024–2026General and restorative dentist at Great Southwest Family Dental in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Baylor College of Dentistry graduate, FAGD and FICOI. He hosts free dental clinics for local communities.
Off duty: Gourmet sweet tea and Texas steak on a charcoal grill.
Chau Nguyen
Director of Community OutreachCo-founder of Hope for Tomorrow and a member of HOPE Mission #1 in 2005. An IT professional specializing in cybersecurity, he builds partnerships and opportunities for others to serve.
Do I need to be a dentist or doctor to volunteer?
No. Our clinics run on logistics teams, food-service volunteers, photographers, students and greeters as well as licensed professionals. We'll match you to a role.
Can students volunteer?
Yes. Nurturing the next generation of servant leaders is part of our mission, so students serve alongside experienced volunteers at our clinics.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Hope for Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt by email after donating.
Where does my money go?
HOPE is entirely volunteer-driven. Donations fund our programs: dental and medical missions, infrastructure such as clinics and senior centers, scholarships, and relief for families in need.
How do I find out about the next clinic?
Join our email list below. We announce clinic dates, locations and volunteer sign-ups there first, then on Facebook and Instagram.
Can my business sponsor an event?
Yes. Local businesses support our clinics and fundraisers with food, prizes, services and donations. Reach out and we'll share current opportunities.