Since 2003, Operation Reunite has worked tirelessly to reconnect Vietnamese adoptees with their birth families—many of whom were separated during the chaos of the Vietnam War and Operation Babylift. Founded by adoptee Trista Goldberg, this nonprofit organization provides DNA testing, cultural support, and emotional guidance to help adoptees rediscover their roots and begin healing generational loss.
Trista Goldberg is a remarkable Vietnamese adoptee who has transformed her personal journey into a mission of reconnection and healing. Adopted at the age of four through Holt International and raised in the United States, Trista embarked on a profound quest to find her birth family, culminating in a heartfelt reunion in 2001. This transformative experience inspired her to establish Operation Reunite in 2003, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Vietnamese adoptees worldwide in tracing their roots and reuniting with their biological families. Through the innovative use of DNA testing and cultural exchange initiatives, Trista has empowered countless individuals to rediscover their heritage and reconnect with biological family. Her unwavering commitment not only bridges the gap between adoptees and their origins but also fosters a global community of understanding and support.
But reconnection takes resources—and that’s where a powerful new partnership is making a difference.
Healing Through Heritage: Adoptive Threads Joins the Mission
Adoptive Threads is more than a clothing brand—it’s a storytelling platform created by Steve George (also a Vietnamese adoptee) to celebrate identity, cultural roots, and reconnection through bold, meaningful designs. Now, the brand is proud to partner with Operation Reunite to help bring families back together.
Through a special merchandise line that reflects the mission of Operation Reunite, 100% of the proceeds goes directly toward providing DNA test kits to Vietnamese mothers still searching for the children they lost.
Each shirt, tote, or hoodie you wear becomes a way to share the story, spread awareness, and support a family’s path toward reunion.
Why DNA Kits Matter
For many Vietnamese birth parents, especially mothers, DNA testing is the only hope of reconnecting with children who were adopted internationally decades ago. A simple swab can close a chapter of silence that’s lasted nearly 50 years. But the cost—at an average of $80 per kit—remains a barrier for many families in Vietnam.
Your purchase helps break that barrier.
By supporting this partnership, you’re not just buying a shirt—you’re helping a father, mother or sibling find each other again.
A Shared Mission: Identity, Connection, and Hope
Both Operation Reunite and Adoptive Threads understand that adoptee journeys are lifelong, complex, and deeply emotional. This partnership aims to honor that experience by combining art, apparel, and advocacy to support reconnection and healing.
Together, they’re giving people the tools to find their families—and giving the world a new way to wear purpose proudly.
How to Get Involved
Explore the cause: Visit operationreunite.com to learn about the DNA testing program and success stories.
Shop to support: Browse meaningful merchandise at adoptivethreads.com where select items support Operation Reunite.
Share the mission: Every post, share, and conversation brings us closer to another reunion.
With each purchase, 100% of the proceeds will go to Operation Reunite to help fund DNA test kits in hopes of reuniting families.
