IHDC is the Indochinese Housing Development Center, created to house and facilitate families that have just emigrated to San Francisco from Southeastern countries to escape wars and start a new life. The government bought out two buildings in the Tenderloin to make this happen. It has been more than a home, it has become a resource for families to learn new languages, cultures, and simply a safe place for the youth. I have been here myself growing up in the Tenderloin.
I have just confirmed with Tom Heath, the program director of IHDC, for an interview tomorrow. I have met Tom before when I was still going to IHDC but it isn't until now that I realize how much he has done for the program, the youth, and the community.
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