The Immigrant History Trail installed a plaque at 34-36 Oak Street to highlight the historical significance of Parcel C, a site that has long been a cornerstone for Boston's Chinatown community and home to BCNC’s Boston site.
Read MoreAt the end of June, the entire BCNC staff came together for the first time for a memorable and impactful all-staff retreat. Child care staff received training on having difficult conversations with parents, while other staff participated in a training on "Addressing Implicit Bias" led by YW Boston. BCNC founder Stephanie Fan shared BCNC history and inspiration. Teams showed off their creativity in presentations about their work, and then staff ended the day with fun activities.
Read MoreMeet Fanny, a dedicated participant at BCNC with a remarkable journey. When Fanny first arrived in the U.S., English was entirely unfamiliar to her. Overcoming the daunting language barrier proved so challenging that she initially considered returning to China. Fanny eventually decided to return to the U.S. and came to BCNC for support. Let’s delve into her inspiring journey to America.
Read MoreAt the end of June, students, volunteers, staff, and community members gathered for the 2024 Adult Education End of Year Celebration to honor the achievements of 249 adult students. The English for College & Career Readiness Classes, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, offers various levels, from introduction to English to professional and technical English for career advancement.
Read MoreOn June 22nd, BCNC Quincy’s Family Fun Fair brought together 1,800 children, families, and community members for a day of joy, free activities, and cultural fun.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 375 guests came together to strengthen Asian and new immigrant families. The Lantern Festival Gala raises critical funds to support our holistic, family-centered programs and services. Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we raised $465,000 to ensure Asian and new immigrant families have the resources and supports needed to thrive.
Read MoreBCNC recently celebrated the graduation of the most recent cohort of its ESOL for Customer Service Training Program on April 10th, with its largest class in the program’s history. What sets this graduation apart is not just the size of the class, but also the increase in younger adult immigrants and diversity in backgrounds.
Read MoreThanks to funding from Boston Children’s Hospital’s Routh 128 Community Health Initiative program, BCNC developed the Mental Health First Aid Trainers Network for Chinese Speakers to enhance the impact of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. BCNC Family Services partnered with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to provide a culturally-tailored, Chinese translation of the Mental Health First Aid course.
Read MoreAll BCNC staff, interns, and volunteer leaders gathered together for a banquet to celebrate Lunar New Year and recognize staff for their service.
Read MoreYajun He attended the BCNC Youth Program ChiSL (Chinese Immigrant Student Leadership Program) when she immigrated to the U.S. 7 years ago at 19 years old from China. “BCNC actually taught me a lot and which helped me adjust to my new life in Boston,” shares Yajun.
Read MoreWe're excited to introduce our new co-chairs: Bailey K. and Lawrence C. for the 2024-2026 term!
Learn more about them and their vision for BCNC’s Bamboo Circle, young professionals network.
Read MoreKelly Huang is BCNC’s newest Director of Youth Program. We’re excited to have Kelly join BCNC and the Youth Center team.
Read MoreMeet Team BCNC who will take on the 128th Boston Marathon! Team BCNC charges ahead with a dynamic lineup of five resilient runners, each bringing their diverse backgrounds and unwavering spirits to the race. They will be running to fundraise for and help strengthen the Asian and immigrant families.
Read MoreGrace Su will be BCNC’s new Chief Program Officer, effective Monday, January 8th, 2024. Grace brings to the position extensive experience with the immigrant community, her passion for amplifying and advocating for Asian Americans, and 14 years of experience in social work and the non-profit sector.
Read MoreOn Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, board members, ambassadors, committee members, leadership council members, donors and new friends gathered for BCNC’s 2023-2024 Season Launch: Growing Our Impact for the announcement of BCNC’s latest strategic initiatives.
Read MoreOn October 5th, Joann Yung, BCNC Chief Development Officer, and Cynthia Woo, Director of Pao Arts Center hosted a tour of Pao Arts Center for Tufts University’s New President Sunil Kumar during his inaugural week. Special thanks to BCNC Ambassador Liza Perry for organizing the visit.
Read MoreOn September 9, Chinatown HOPE invited residents and community members to enjoy a day full of activities at the Fall Fun event at Phillips Square. Despite the rainy weather forecast, over 100 people came, young or old, to make beautiful flower crowns and play fun lawn games.
Read MoreOn September 5, BCNC staff and community partners came together to celebrate Chief Program Officer, Yoyo Yau, for her 9 years of service to the organization and the community. There were a total of 65 people came to say our final good-byes to Yoyo.
Read MoreOver the summer, BCNC Red Oak Afterschool Summer Program had 60 children participated in the program ranging from age 5-13. Group Leaders led the children on 6 field trips to various museums and outdoor activities.
Read MoreThe Family Fun Run, a new addition to BCNC’s Quincy Family Fun Fair, brought together over 100 runners for fun, fitness and to support South Shore’s Asian and new immigrant families.
Read MoreSince 1969, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) has been a vital presence in Greater Boston and beyond, empowering Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic success, and contribute to thriving communities.
