Meet Aster, a volunteer at BCNC Quincy. “My favorite moment is when I hear a student make a joke [in English] because it shows a deeper understanding of the language.”

We congratulate Lia Xu, Red Oak arts specialist teacher, for being selected by MASS MoCA Assets for Artists to be part of their 2021 Capacity-Building Program for her guqin (Chinese zither) children’s education curriculum.

CEO Ben Hires moderated a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on Asian Americans entitled “I’m not a Virus” organized by the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service (CCHERS).

Tufts Children’s Hospital pediatrician, Dr. Laura Li provided COVID-19 information to staff and participants in two info sessions.

Check out Cynthia Woo, Director of Pao Arts Center, on Boston Neighborhood Network News as she shares about our Lunar New Year celebrations. Register here to celebrate the Lunar New Year together on Saturday, 2/13.

Shadow, adult graduate, shares, “I have a new goal to get a GED high school diploma because my long-term goal is to be a medical interpreter.”

Thanks to your overwhelming response to bring supports to children, youth, and families who have been critically impacted by the pandemic, we are excited to announce that we exceeded our goal!

We appreciate Ling, BCNC Acorn Cook, for her 30 years of service and making over 1 million meals for children! Congratulations on your retirement, Ling!

To end the year, we’ve highlighted ten accomplishments that you made possible! Read about graduations, providing relief to families, addressing racism, uplifting the neighborhood and more.

Director of Programs Yoyo Yau spoke as a panelist at Tufts University’s Voices from Chinatown: Resilience in the time of COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Racism Webinar.

Ben Hires, CEO, and Yanyi Weng, a former participant, are highlighted as leaders by The Boston Foundation.

Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue and support BCNC from December 10 - 12.

Through virtual fairs organized by BCNC, adult immigrants engaged with businesses and training programs for job opportunities.

Art teacher Lia Xu receives national award for her curriculum that builds peace among children and adults through example, education, and activism.

BCNC CEO Ben Hires introduces Mandy, a BCNC youth leader who worked with other youth from Boston, Quincy, and Malden, to write a letter urging public school leaders to take action against anti-Asian racism. Make a gift today to support youth leaders like Mandy: bcnc.net/lighttheway

BCNC Ambassador, Liz Cheng, General Manager of Television at GBH and World Channel, introduces Sarah, who shares why she and her husband trust BCNC to care for and educate their child. Make a gift today to support parents like Sarah: bcnc.net/lighttheway.

BCNC Ambassador, Liz Cheng, General Manager of Television at GBH and World Channel, welcomes Wenfang, a BCNC parent, who explains the impact the pandemic has had on her family. Make a gift today to support immigrant parents like Wenfang: bcnc.net/lighttheway.

BCNC Board President Eugene Mahr introduces Alli, a BCNC parent, who shares her unforgettable story of how she found BCNC and has grown to thrive alongside our community. Make a gift today to support immigrant parents like Alli: bcnc.net/lighttheway.