BCNC

Kevin Thai, thank you for generously supporting Asian immigrant families! You captured the joy and strength of these families.

Last week, the BCNC Board of Directors and Executive Team came together for an all-day retreat to discuss how to respond to current community needs as well as set a long-term vision for improving the mental health of Asian immigrant families. Thank you to our Board members, Eugene Mahr, Paul Bi, CPCU, Ellen Xi De Wang, San San Lee, Ada Chu, Bartholomew Jae, Shari Narva, Betty Szeto, Terri Mock, Selina Chow, Patrick Cahill, Angela Gee, for their leadership!

Meet Team BCNC runner Hannah Say, who will be running the 129th Boston Marathon to support BCNC’s immigrant families. Growing up in San Francisco surrounded by a vibrant Asian American community, Hannah searched for a similar community when she started attending Boston College. She later connected with BCNC through a Boston College culture organization’s field trip to Pao Arts Center As a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines, Hannah is passionate about helping Asian and immigrant children and families thrive. Where is Hannah’s dream running destination? Boston Marathon 2025! Dreams do come true! Does Hannah have any race day superstitions? She will never buy a t-shirt at a race expo the day before that says “Finisher” on it! Help her reach her fundraising goal of $12,000 to support BCNC’s programs and services by donating here: https://lnkd.in/e2wsJjdT Read more about BCNC’s Boston Marathon Team runners here: https://lnkd.in/eH7yQnFN

Sign up for Boston Citizenship day to receive free legal help with your citizenship application ??Saturday, April 12th, 2025, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM ??Location: Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston ??Contact [email protected] or call (617) 433-7144 to sign-up or with questions. ??Eligibility Requirements: - You need to be at least 18th years old - Must be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for 5 years and have lived in the U.S. during that time - OR Must be married to a US Citizen for 3 years and you must have lived in the U.S. for that time - You must meet with a BCNC staff member in advance for the event.

A huge thank you to Bain Capital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for sponsoring care packages for our adult immigrant ESL students! Your support is helping empower their journey toward success in work, school, and life. Partner with BCNC to make a difference—sponsor care packages and help strengthen Asian and immigrant communities. Engage with your colleagues in a fun, hands-on group volunteering opportunity and team-builder to make a meaningful impact to children, youth, and families. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Last month, professionals from Deloitte provided an informative career exploration workshop for 30 youth in Boston and Quincy. They introduced students to the field of accounting and working in an accounting firm. In addition to accounting, the Deloitte team also shared insights into other career opportunities such as in law, consulting, and software support. Youth shared that hearing directly from someone in the field helped them better understand an accountant’s job and inspired them to think about their own futures. A big thank you to Jimmy Chow and the Deloitte MADE initiative for volunteering and engaging our youth at BCNC! Jimmy Chow attended the Youth Program when he was in high school and BCNC is where he received academic support and found community. Special thanks to Jimmy for organizing this new partnership and giving back! The BCNC Youth Program provides opportunities for youth to build connections, explore and understand their community, and put leadership skills into action to support youth to thrive in school and beyond. Read more about our year-round programming focused on leadership development, education, and workforce readiness in both Boston and Quincy: https://lnkd.in/epcvRM8c

Meet Team BCNC runner, Daniel Guan, who will be running the 129th Boston Marathon to support immigrant families and to complete his final Abbott World Marathon Majors. And this one is extra special, as he gets to complete the series in his hometown! Dan’s family found BCNC programs to be a critical resource as new immigrants when they first moved to the US in the 1980s. Dan is committed to giving back to the community that has given him and his family all the support that they needed back then. Where is Dan’s dream running destination? Too many too count he says but to name a few: Valencia, Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Patagonia, and Sydney! Help him reach his fundraising goal of $10,000 to support BCNC’s programs and services by donating here: https://lnkd.in/gzzYKwPm Read more about BCNC’s Boston Marathon Team runners here: https://lnkd.in/eH7yQnFN

Join The City of Boston Streets Cabinet on March 1st in Chinatown for a Community Open House! In December 2024, BCNC youth participated in the Phillips Square design process in collaboration with the Boston Transportation Department and Sasaki Design. This Saturday, March 1st (1-4 PM), we invite you to come to the Community Open House at Josiah Quincy Upper School to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for how to improve open space in Chinatown. The Open House will showcase two initiatives targeted at improving and expanding open space in Chinatown: Phillips Square Design and Reconnecting Chinatown. Chinese language interpretation, food, children activities, giveaways, and raffles will be provided. Performances and speaking programs start at 1:30 pm. Please contact Wenzheng Wang at [email protected] for questions. 波士頓市政府街道內閣將於3月1日在華埠舉辦社區開放日，誠邀您的參與！ 本次開放日將展示兩項正在進行的華埠公共空間的改善和擴張計劃：「菲利普廣場設計」與「重連華埠」。請參閲下文瞭解更多項目相關信息。 我們誠邀您於下午 1 點至 4 點蒞臨喬賽亞昆士高中，與我們分享您對改善華埠公共空間的想法和建議。現場將提供中文翻譯、美食、兒童活動及贈品，同時將設有抽獎環節。表演和項目介紹將於下午1:30開始。詳情請參閱附件宣傳單。 我們期待與您共同打造更加充滿活力的華埠公共空間！如果您有任何問題，請聯繫王文正（電子郵件：[email protected]）。

Join the Bamboo Circle for their first ever Open Mic Night! ?? Enjoy performances from local artists while connecting with young professionals dedicated to supporting the BCNC's mission of uplifting Asian and new immigrant communities in the Greater Boston Area! Snacks, drinks, and good vibes will be provided. All event proceeds will go towards this year's Boston Marathon runners' campaigns as they each aim to raise money for BCNC. ?? Friday, March 28, 7–10 PM ?? Pao Arts Center, 99 Albany Street, Boston ??? $15 cover Purchase tickets and sign up to perform by March 13th at https://lnkd.in/eQ2zPttb Graphic by Dana B.

Xiaobin, former BCNC youth participant and first-generation college student, returns to BCNC to tutor and support high school students as they navigate the college application process. When asked why he chose to return to BCNC, Xiaobin explained it was important to him to give back to the community that provided him with a safe and supportive environment during a crucial time in his life. He actively participated in regular BCNC activities including workshops on preparing for college and college tours. Financial aid was especially critical for Xiaobin as he came from a low-income family and was the first in his family to attend college. “BCNC is like a part of my home. Even after graduation, BCNC is still supporting me with great resources,” shared Xiaobin. Read more about Xiaobin's story at bcnc.net/news : Xiaobin (L) and his mentor, Jeanelle Tsai (R)