*Reprint of 2023 FCSN Gala Entry

Thank You To Our FCSN Family – Veronica Fuentes

Our child Victoria has experienced so many challenges in her life from birth until her young adulthood now. Despite all her challenges, she has dramatically grown and improved tremendously because of all the teaching and guidance and support from FCSN for many years now. Victoria is very happy and loves going to FCSN and looks forward in returning the next day. Victoria has received various sessions for job skill training, volunteer work, nutrition, cooking classes, self-care skills, communication skills and field trips in the communities to prepare for future jobs. 

We know that FCSN helps our child to find the right job at the right time with all the job training and support she is receiving. Everyone is truly very kind, caring and compassionate with helping our child to succeed in her life. Our child has met so many friends at FCSN and she had play-social dates that makes her very happy. Some additional teaching activities that she has done with FCSN include the following: helping in Fremont library, dance exercises, 1:1 teaching sessions, group sessions, outings including nature walks, going to museums, helping at Age Well center, snack bars, Mission Park, 4th of July Parade in Fremont, Campbell park, and she participated in the Art Exhibits held in FCSN centers in Fremont (2022) and San Jose (2023). We are thankful to God for all the blessings for our dear special child Victoria. We are thankful that God has lead us to meet all the wonderful caring and superb teachers and job coaches at FCSN. We want to give special tribute to Ms. Claire, Ms. Cathy and all the job coaches for their hard work and dedication at FCSN.

Mother Teresa has said that “we cannot all do great things in life, but we can do small things with great love”. FCSN has actually done great things to help my child and our family. Now, our child will continue to flourish and do great things in her life with a good future because of the great help from our FCSN Family. Thank you FCSN!

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An Incredible Journey – Victoria Fuentes

I’ve been part of FCSN since 2018 for five wonderful years, and it’s been an incredible journey. I’ve not only gained job skills like coding and handling money but also felt a strong sense of care and belonging. My staff have been great in preparing me for work and helping me to volunteer at Age Well Senior Center. What makes FCSN truly special are the friendships I’ve built here. Every day, I grow closer to my fellow peers, making this journey even more meaningful. FCSN Art Exhibit at the South Bay Center showcased our creativity, and I can’t wait to see where this fantastic journey leads to.