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Spotlight Story:
Wen Qiu Liu
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Spotlight Stories are about people from the BCNC family and how BCNC has impacted their lives. An immigrant parent fights for the right of her child. Wen Qiu Liu has overcome many obstacles in her life from surviving the difficulties of living in New York City as a new immigrant, to the insurmountable challenges of trying to find her hearing impaired son the adequate education and resources he needs - all while trying to grasp a new language and a new culture. After years of struggle, Wen Qiu Liu, with the help of BCNC, has found her son the education he rightly deserves. Read more about Wen here. |
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TJX Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient:
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The TJX Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes volunteers who make significant contributions to BCNC. "Words cannot describe how much Ivy has contributed to the Youth Center (YC) last school year. She was a dedicated tutor in our YC tutoring program and also helped with supervising floor time at YC. Ivy brought to YC the skills she learned in her Expressive Therapy classes and created a supportive environment where youth can create art and express themselves. Ivy always came to YC with a contagious smile on her face and a positive vibe. She had an inexplicable way of having youth open up to her and trust her in ways that not just anyone can do. A great example of this was when Ivy held a sign painting workshop at YC and youth whom you would least expect to participate created beautiful art that revealed their feelings and thoughts. Ivy is an amazing volunteer and support at YC! - Sandra Lee (BCNC Youth Center Education Associate) |
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Meet the Author: Amy Kwei
Tuesday, December 11 | 6:30-8pm
BCNC | 38 Ash Street, Boston
Amy Kwei will read from and discuss her novel "A Concubine for the Family: A Family Saga in China." The book covers a tumultuous era in Chinese history beginning in 1937 and ending in 1941 by exploring the circumstances surrounding the true-life event of Kwei's grandmother's gift of a concubine to her grandfather on his birthday. Amy Kwei will be reading passages and signing copies of her book. All proceeds benefit BCNC.
FREE | Limited seating available RSVP before 5pm on Tuesday!
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See BCNC at Microsoft in Prudential
 During the month of December, visit the Microsoft Store at the Prudential Center to see BCNC on the big screen and in your shopping bags! As one of Microsoft's nonprofit partners, we are honored to be able to spread our mission and impact to holiday shoppers during this Christmas season.
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Chinese New Years Banquet 2013 - Year of the Snake
Friday, March 1, 2013
 5:30pm-9pm Empire Garden Restaurant 690 Washington Street
Save the date for our annual Chinese New Year Banquet! Join us by sponsoring, purchasing tickets, advertising in our program book, or donating items for our auction.
For more information, click here.
To learn more about any of these opportunities, please contact Tina Chien, 617-635-5129 x1054
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After School Program Hosting Grinch Production
Friday, December 21 | 4-5pm
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
885 Washington St, Boston
BCNC's Red Oak After School Program is hosting a FREE performance of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! In partnership with Citi Performing Arts Center's Education Department, the event will include a Dr. Seuss reading, an original interactive poetry workshop, and a costume contest!
For more information, please contact Robert Kordenbrock, 617-635-5129 x1069
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"Chinglish" and Desserts Enchant Audience
On November 30th, over 60 guests enjoyed a night of laughter and desserts at the Boston premiere of "Chinglish", a hilarious comedy of mistranslation and manners by David Henry Hwang. In partnership with Lyric Stage, the dessert reception also included mingling with the cast and director.
To view pictures of this event, please click here.
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Elaine Ng Named Boston Foundation's Change Maker
We are very proud to have Elaine Ng, BCNC Executive Director, named as one of Boston Foundation's Change Makers.
"They are the philanthropists, the visionaries and the social entrepreneurs. Some of them are all three. They look at problems and see nothing but opportunities. They never walk away from a challenge and they are never satisfied with the status quo. They are the healers, the educators, the community leaders. They are The Change Makers."
To view the article and to read the report, please click here.
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Volunteers Needed: Income Tax Assistance
Tax season is right around the corner and we need your help! To join in the effort to alleviate poverty, we have tax preparer, financial guide, and intake/greeter volunteer positions available. The time commitment is at least 4 hours per week from January 26 to April 13, 2013.
Contact: Ava Lee, 617-635-5129 x0
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BCNC Youth Receives We Are Boston Award
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Yiming (right) with his BCNC College Access Program mentor Mitchell Oh
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On December 4th, Yiming Yu received the Youth Action Award at the We Are Boston Gala hosted by Mayor Thomas Menino and the Office of New Bostonians. The Youth Action Award recognizes immigrant youth who translates the perseverance and courage of New Bostonians into action and demonstrates significant contribution to the community. Yiming immigrated from China to Boston three years ago. He is an honor student at Charlestown High School and is involved in many organizations that help immigrants adjust to life in Boston.
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 The Bamboo Circle
The Bamboo Circle cultivates BCNC's next generation of leaders, volunteers, and donors through volunteering, social events and charitable giving. To find out about upcoming events and opportunities or for more information about how to join the Bamboo Circle, please contact Tina Chien or subscribe to our email list through our newsletters. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email Julia Kuo, steering committee chair.
 Join our Facebook group!
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Volunteer or Intern with BCNC!
BCNC relies on hundreds of volunteers and interns; on a weekly basis, our programs rely on over 200 volunteers to deliver our services. Opportunities range from tutoring to event planning and fundraising. To find out more, visit our Volunteer Opportunities page or email specific departments on our website.
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Thank You!
In November, BCNC received grants from these foundations: State Street Foundation, Liberty Mutual Foundation, Proctor and Gamble Corporate Giving Fund, and The TJX Foundation!
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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.
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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Carmen Chan Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. |
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