On Sábado, Junio 20, 1,400 children, youth, and family members gathered for an afternoon of bonding at the BCNC Family Fun Fair in Quincy. Held at Joseph W. Koch Field at Atlantic Middle School, the event provided free activities, crafts, games, and performances for all ages. The event fostered social connections, connected families with educational and wellness resources, and increased awareness of problem gambling and mental health.

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Bartholomew Jae, BCNC Board Member and Quincy Leadership Council Co-Chair, kicked off the Fair with welcome remarks. The City of Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch acknowledged the importance and contributions of immigrants to the Quincy community. BCNC Family Services staff, Ying-Chen Wang served as the host and interpreter. Special thanks to our volunteers including employees from State Street Corporation, Bank of America, and M&T Bank for ensuring the Fair went smoothly.

The Fair offered important health and educational resources. Lead Sponsor Tufts Medicine provided health screenings, and BCNC programs distributed flyers for English classes, child care, parenting workshops, and mental health support services. Families and children engaged in Lead Sponsor PNC Bank’s Grow Up Great station, which combined play and education with interactive activities and giveaways.  

Photos by Wenbin Huang

Lion and kung fu performances by Wah Lum, vocal performances by Cambridge Chinese Choir Society, traditional Chinese dance by Boston Chinese Dance Group and Happy Dance Team, musical performance by BCNC Youth, along with an interactive taiko demonstration by KASA Taiko and Friends showcased community through music, dance, and storytelling. 

The event culminated in a Sponge Bucket Relay contest that brought together participants across five age groups. A special combined group featured parents and children working side by side, that highlighted family bonding and connection. Winners received gift cards donated by local Quincy restaurants Rubato HK Cafe and Le Madeline. 

Photos by Wenbin Huang

Special thanks to our generous sponsors and donors that supported this event and BCNC programs to strengthen immigrant families with youth leadership and college access programs, adult English classes to prepare for college and career, and family counseling and parenting workshops in Quincy. 

Thanks to all who made the Fair possible: 

BCNC staff and volunteers, BCNC Quincy Leadership Council, Boston Light & Sound, Brewster Ambulance, Busy Bee Jumpers, Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc., Cambridge Taylor Rental, Conventures, Balloons by Carina Hsu, Chinese American Association of Braintree, Chinese Baptist Church of Greater Boston, Enchanted Animal Parties, Everett Haitian Community Center, Everett Family Resource Center, Knucklebones, KASA Taiko and Friends, Quincy Coders, Quincy Parks Department, Quincy Police, Quincy Public Schools, and Throne Depot.

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores

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Community Sponsors

Paul and Kieu Bi

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In-Kind Donors