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Want to run the Boston Marathon and make a difference?
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Thanks to the John Hancock Boston Marathon non-profit program, BCNC has two bibs for runners interested in raising funds to support children, youth and families. Click here for more info and the application. Applications are due November 18th. Contact Joann Yung with any questions. 
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 Spotlight Story sponsored by State Street Corporation
"When you're giving help, you will feel very happy. This I learned from my tutors and teachers at BCNC." - Manbik Chan
We will be sharing Spotlight Stories, stories about people from the BCNC family and how BCNC has impacted their lives. Read more about Manbik here.
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 A New Approach to Parent Engagement
Click here to watch Executive Director Elaine Ng talk about parent engagement on Boston Neighborhood Network News TV . BCNC hosted over 100 parents, educators and representatives from community organizations and funders for a forum on engaging parents who are  low-income or immigrants on Nov. 3rd. Panelists included Professor Soo Hong from Wellesley College and author of "A Cord of Three Strands," Joanna Brown and Marilyn Adames from Logan Square Neighborhood Association in Chicago, BCNC Director of Family Services Yoyo Yau and BCNC parent Wen Qiu Liu. Click here for photos.
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 What does it mean to be Asian American?
The Youth Center, the Jubilee Project and Allies Working with Asian American Youth collaborated to showcase the unique voices of Asian American youth. Click here to watch this video on the voices of Asian American youth from the Boston area, all of whom are involved in youth leadership programs. Special thanks to The Jubilee Project!
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BCNC presents at Parent University
BCNC Family Services offered workshops on Raising Children in Two Cultures and Help Your Children to be an Excellent Math Thinker at the Boston Public Schools Parent University fall session. These workshops helped over 30 parents to learn practical parenting knowledge and skills, experience the math learning environment in schools, and share different ideas with other parents.
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 Reaching students at Charlestown High
The Youth Center started a new leadership program at Charlestown High School through the support of the Hyams Foundation. Chinese English language learners will gain leadership skills to effect change at the school around school climate and bridging differences.
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 See the Rockettes - a Holiday Special
Sunday, December 11, 2011 | 3 pm
Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
270 Tremont Street, Boston
With a $100 donation to BCNC, you will receive a VIP dress circle seat to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and free parking. Direct from New York, a perfect gift for the whole family! Tickets are donated by the Citi Performing Arts Center. 100% of the proceeds will go to children's programs at BCNC. Limited tickets available. Reserve your tickets by contacting Joann Yung or calling 617-635-5129 x1054.
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Improving Chinatown Park
BCNC is proud to support the installation of new furniture including tables and umbrellas for the Chinatown Park along with the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Chinatown organizations and residents. Click here to read more about the installation and go check out the Chinatown Park.
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 Special thanks to Red Envelope Donors!
BCNC hosted a reception for members of the Red Envelope Circle, supporters of BCNC who demonstrate their leadership and commitment to the community with an annual gift of $500 or more. Attendees heard from former BCNC youth participant Emily Weng. Emily shared, "The most important life lesson I learned from BCNC was to give back to my community." Click here for photos and click here to find out how to join the Red Envelope Circle.
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 Author Ha Jin reads from his new novel Nanjing Requiem
Forty five guests came to hear award-winning Asian American author Ha Jin discuss his new novel Nanjing Requiem. Special thanks to the Asian American Resource Workshop for co-sponsoring this event. Click here for photos.
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Children have Halloween fun
BCNC and NAAAP Boston held a fun pumpkin painting and carving event for over 50 children and their families from the BCNC Red Oak and Arts and Enrichment After School programs. Special thanks to NAAAP Boston! Check out photos here. |
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Thank you!
Many thanks to Boston Centers for Youth & Families for the After School Capacity Building grant, Cathay Bank Foundation and North Face for their generous support.
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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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