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TJX Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient:
Marie Zhang
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The TJX Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes volunteers who make significant contributions to BCNC.
Marie's journey with BCNC started off four years ago when she was a tutor for our youth tutoring program back when she was just a freshman at Boston University. Her commitment to the program, evident successes with her tutees, and genuine interest in teaching convinced us that there was great potential in Marie as a leader, so she eventually became our Education Intern, taking on greater responsibility with students and program planning. As her aspiration to become a teacher became stronger and clearer, Marie moved on to become a teaching assistant, working with older students in and out of school.
Marie then became a student teacher at the Josiah Quincy Upper School. Now, she helps Youth Center with our new tutoring at Quincy Upper School and has recently accepted a teaching position at Boston Adult Technical Academy. Marie carries herself with firmness and professionalism in her teaching, all the while being true to her calm and gentle persona. We believe that Marie is a wonderful teacher and will excel wherever she goes. Best wishes to Marie!
- Sandra Lee
(BCNC Youth Center Education Associate)
"Through my volunteer work with BCNC, I have learned a lot about myself as an educator. My unforgettable moments include seeing my students grow and succeed. I am also grateful for BCNC and its staff... Sandra is an incredible mentor who helped me sort through my career path."
- Marie Zhang (Youth Center Volunteer Tutor)
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Mayor Martin J. Walsh Visits BCNC
To Announce Grant Awards
 Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh visited BCNC on July 1 to announce that the City of Boston's Office of Jobs and Community Services would provide over $7 million in grants to support workforce training, education, ESOL programs, adult literacy, and social services for the new fiscal year. BCNC will receive $35,000 in grants to support the after school and summer programs. The Mayor stated "We're a city that consistently achieves at the highest of levels, but we cannot afford to be satisfied until all of our residents have a chance to create a good life for themselves and their families." For more information, see the Mayor's press release here.
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Join Us: BCNC Quincy Grand Opening
Tuesday, July 15 | 12:00pm | BCNC Quincy
BCNC Quincy is having a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15th from 12-1:30pm! BCNC Quincy is located at 275 Hancock Street, 2nd floor, Quincy, MA. It is accessible by North Quincy MBTA station. The new site currently offers Adult Education and Youth Center programs for South Shore residents.
Please RSVP here. We hope to see you there!
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SMART Kick-Off Pep Rally
Thursday, July 10 | 1pm | Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Join BCNC and Chung Changing Lives for the 2nd annual SMART (Summer Music Academy for Real Teens) Kickoff Pep Rally! On July 10th at 1pm, New England Patriots Safety Patrick Chung and Maverik of Jam'n 94.5 will host the pep rally, which will feature musical acts by Louie Bello, Boston's own Fame or Juliet, and Phunk Phenomenon. Find more information and RSVP for event here - we hope to see you there!
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Adult Ed Graduates Going To College
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) held the graduation ceremony for its spring Bridges to College program on June 16th in the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House. Among those graduating were five former BCNC Adult Education Program students: Karina (Cuiwen) Li, Karen (Jialing) Wang, Shella Pratt, Johanne Dorancy and Stephanie Herard. All five women studied in BCNC's Adult Education program before moving on to JVS's Bridges to College - a 23 week college preparation program designed to help develop the skills necessary to succeed in college. The five have already begun their college careers at Quincy College and Bunker Hill Community College, studying nursing and biotechnology among other majors. BCNC wishes them the best of luck in all of their endeavors!
Pictured: Karina Li (left) and Karen Wang (right) with Jim Loughlin, BCNC Adult Education Volunteer Tutor.
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Boston Neighborhood Network
Features BCNC
Yoyo Yau, Director of BCNC's Family and Community Engagement, and Family and Community Engagement parent Sheng Heng Yuan were interviewed by the TV station Boston Neighborhood Network. The show, called "Get Engaged" focused on the immigrant parent experience with Boston Public Schools.
Yoyo spoke about how BCNC Family Services works with immigrant challenges and strengths to promote parent engagement in the Boston public school system. Sheng Heng Yuan, who has three daughters attending public schools, spoke about his parent engagement experience in the school system in both the USA and China. He stressed the importance of being actively engaged in the public school system. For more information on the interview, visit Boston Neighborhood Network
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Bamboo Circle Raises Over $4,000
At Dragon Boat Race
Congratulations to BCNC's young professionals network, Bamboo Circle, for raising over $4,000 for BCNC at this year's Dragon Boat Race! Members enjoyed racing on the Charles River while raising money from friends.This is the Bamboo Circle's first time participating in the race, and their most successful fundraiser to date. Thank you Bamboo Circle!
If you're interested in joining the Bamboo Circle, contact Maggie Wong at maggie.wong@bcnc.net.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Christina Chung
 "Christina is a college mentor in our College Access Program at BCNC's Youth Center. She has been a positive role model and mentor to one of Youth Center's youth for about two years now and their relationship has truly blossomed into something extraordinary. Christina not only contributes her time to volunteering with us at BCNC, but she also dedicates time to outside volunteer groups, including the Taiwanese American Cultural Society, South Boston T.E.A.M, and Read to a Child Boston. Her passion and enthusiasm for mentoring even led her to fundraise for a matching donation from her current employer company to further support BCNC and our programming. Christina is genuine, loving, altruistic, and compassionate - all that defines a deserving and quality volunteer." - Sandra Lee, BCNC Youth Center Education Associate Thank you Christina!
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Thank You!
In June, BCNC received grants from the following foundations: Amelia Peabody Foundation, English for New Bostonians, Fuller Foundation,
John Hancock MLK Scholars, and People's United Community 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 they need 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
Quincy Address: 275 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171
Phone: 617-770-0091
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Giles Li, Executive Director Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. |
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