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We are ready for a busy summer! Over 300 children and youth, ages 5 to 18, will come to BCNC for summer camp in July and August. Our summer camp provides opportunities for children and youth to learn through project-based activities, field trips, and community-building and leadership activities. Will you donate now and help a child have an unforgettable summer? Thank you for your support! |
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From Elaine Ng, Executive Director
 At the end of this week, I will begin my sabbatical as part of the Barr Fellowship, a once in a lifetime opportunity including a two-week learning journey to Haiti, a three-month sabbatical, and the privilege to learn from esteemed peers and colleagues as part of the Barr Fellows group. Read more here about the fellowship.
Over the next three months, I will utilize this wonderful opportunity to reflect on my work, re-energize, and most importantly connect with my family. During this period, BCNC will be led by our senior team, Carmen Chan, Director of Development, Giles Li, Director of Programs and Tobin Soo Hoo, Director of Finance and Administration.
I want to extend a sincere thank you to my wonderful colleagues at BCNC, the extraordinary Board, our extended and inspiring family of friends and supporters, and to the Barr Foundation and the fantastic Barr Fellows. All of you inspire me!
I will return on October 3, 2011 and wish everyone a wonderful summer! |
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Spotlight Story sponsored by State Street
 "BCNC is a bridge for people to understand American culture but it is also a bridge for Americans to understand Chinese culture." - Zhou Xuan Yun
BCNC Spotlight Stories, are stories about people from the BCNC family and how BCNC has impacted their lives. Read more about Zhou Xuan Yun. |
Youth present short videos
BCNC participated in the Boston Asian American Film Festival and WGBH Lab Short Waves competition. Check out the short videos by BCNC youth and also finalist "Ballroom" by BCNC Hines fellow Jennifer Carpenter. Videos include: Chinatown Gentrification by Henry Ho; Where I'm From by Sheng Li; Where I'm From by Raymond Ng; Where I'm From by Chup Chiu; Celina's Story by Celina Liang; Ballroom by Jennifer Carpenter.
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 Amazing Chinatown Race
Saturday, July 30, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
The BCNC Bamboo Circle presents a fun and competitive scavenger hunt and fundraiser for the Youth Center. First prize for the winning team includes tickets to a Red Sox game. For more info, click here or register by July 15 here. Contact: bcnc.bamboo.circle@gmail.com. Special thanks to Chu, Ring & Hazel LLP and Flour Bakery.
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BCNC Annual Meeting
Over 70 guests attended BCNC's annual meeting on May 19th at Mohr & McPherson and heard from guest speaker Tunney Lee from MIT about Greater Boston's increasing number of Chinese immigrants and BCNC's plans to expand to meet the needs of the changing community. Check out photos.
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Cultural Events for the Community
Aquarium Chinese Community Night
Sunday, May 15th, BCNC, New England Aquarium and the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians welcomed over 800 people to a free night at the New England Aquarium. Check out photos.
Boston Ballet
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Ballet, 55 children and adults from BCNC were treated to the Boston Ballet's Next Generation show. The annual performance showcases students from Boston Ballet's Pre-Professional and Trainee Programs and the New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Extraordinary Volunteers
Six Fidelity employees from the Asian Employee Resource Group braved the rainy weather for a community service event and prepared the BCNC rooftop garden by removing debris and dead plants and laying down fresh topsoil so that youth can work on the garden this summer.
 We said goodbye to two Youth Center volunteers from UMass Boston's Asian American Studies scholarship program, Richard Sann and Matt Seto. They were indispensable volunteers and we thank them for their hard work, passion, and commitment.
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Rock your Body
Saturdays in July, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
BCNC is conducting our first children's fitness group "Rock your Body." We will help children, ages 8 to 12 who are overweight, make lifestyle changes by providing nutrition and fitness concepts through games and activities. To register, contact Flora Cheng at 617-635-5129 ext. 1039.
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Free summer family events
Sunday Fun in the Park - Sunday, June 19, 2 - 4 pm, Esplanade
Chinatown Main Street Festival - Sunday, June 26, Boston Chinatown
Free Fun Fridays - July 1 - August 26, greater Boston cultural attractions
Shakespeare on the Common - July 27 - August 14, Boston Common
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Thank you!
Many thanks to the AGM Summer Fund for support for BCNC summer programs and the MA Department of Early Education and Care for the Quality Rating and Improvement System grant for our Early Education and Care program! |
Founded in 1969, BCNC's mission is to ensure that the children, youth, and families we serve have the resources and supports to achieve greater economic success and social well-being.
Click here for our 2010 Annual Report.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Mail Address: 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Site Address: 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-635-5129
Fax: 617-292-6599
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