Celebrating 10 years in Quincy

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BCNC launched a site in Quincy in 2014, after recognizing that 20% of our participants were coming from Quincy to our Boston site to receive services. Since opening our doors, we have:

  • Impacted the lives of over 10,000 participants,

  • Taught hundreds of adult immigrants through five levels of English classes,

  • Engaged 100 parents in a 10-week Parenting Journey course,

  • Empowered youth with leadership training, college access, and employment support, and

  • Welcomed over 1,000 guests to our annual Family Fun Fair.

We are not stopping there! In 2024-2025, we are:

  • Expanding our youth leadership programs,

  • Launching new workforce initiatives,

  • Building partnerships in community wellness, and

  • Opening a mental health clinic to enhance accessible care.

The future is brighter than ever.

The Family Services team invited guests to add their hopes for the community’s future on a community art scroll and wishing tree, sparking inspiring conversations. Teens in the Youth Program showcased a video of BCNC's work in Quincy. Meanwhile, community partner, the Quincy Coders—young tech enthusiasts—impressed visitors with games and coding demos, demonstrating their creativity and passion. 

After the Open House, guests gathered at Pho Pasteur to enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine. There, they had a chance to catch up and strengthen community bonds. Ben Hires shared BCNC’s journey in Quincy, discussing future plans as our programs continue to grow alongside Quincy’s evolving needs. Quincy City Councilor and BCNC ally Nina Liang shared how BCNC’s essential translation services helped the city support residents during the COVID-19 crisis. 

We closed the evening by honoring Sau Cai, the founder of Pho Pasteur, for his unwavering dedication to the Asian community. Sau has been a major donor and a generous landlord to BCNC and our office in Quincy. Sau’s journey mirrors that of many immigrants we serve—an inspiring story of resilience and determination. A former engineering student, he eventually immigrated to the U.S., earned a degree in electrical engineering, and worked for Wang Labs in Lowell, MA. When the company closed, he and his wife Linda pivoted, opening the first Pho Pasteur in Boston’s Chinatown in 1990. The restaurant grew to multiple locations before Sau retired, keeping the cherished Chinatown and Quincy locations.

Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible. Here’s to many more years of community and connection in Quincy!