By Sara Kuang, FCSN Teen Volunteer The mere mention of the acronym opens a very special place in my mind where warm snapshots of my childhood reside. Vignettes from the years I spent as a joyful, eager member of their Drama and Music Camps, and Saturday Gatherings cascade over relatively recent memories of being a volunteer at those same programs. I’ve been a member of … Continue reading My Family, My Passion, My Love
By Ryan Liu, FCSN volunteer and Tech Editor for the FCSN blog FCSN Gala has always been one of the most important events in FCSN’s agenda each year. Featuring talented performers, a recap of FCSN’s great events and efforts to help the special needs community, and a chance to donate and help FCSN develop new programs and maintain current ones, the FCSN Gala is a … Continue reading FCSN Gala 2020
By Isabella He, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter For the 2020 FCSN fundraising gala, youth volunteers were invited to participate in fundraising and for the event for the first time in FCSN history. FCSN school clubs at UC Davis, Irvington High School, James Logan High School, Piedmont Hills, and BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, and Mission San Jose High School helped fundraise for FCSN. We are excited … Continue reading Youth Volunteers Participate in FCSN Annual Fundraising Gala
Written by Jason Hwan, Gala Event Co-Chair FCSN is dedicated in its effort to support special needs individuals and families. However, we cannot succeed without collaboration with the community and help from our volunteers. Usually, FCSN hosts a special event, like the FCSN Gala, to highlight what we have achieved and recognize those who have contributed to our success. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we … Continue reading FCSN Gala 2020- Challenges and Opportunities
Spotlight on Frank Prenot By Jessica Yu, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter Since the age of 15, Frank Prenot has been winning the crowd through drum performances. In 2016, he also started practicing and performing vocals. This year, he won top places at the 2020 annual FCSN (Friends of Children with Special Needs) Special Needs Talent showcase for his individual performance and also with his acapella … Continue reading Winners of FCSN’s 2020 Annual Talent Showcase
By Kelly Ko, FCSN East Bay Outreach and Enrichment Programs Director The Special Needs Talent Showcase, which started in 2015, has always been a highlight for many of our talented individuals with special needs, as well as for those who have supported this event throughout the years. This competition motivates and encourages our special-needs individuals to work hard for something they really want to achieve. … Continue reading 2020 FCSN Special Needs Talent Showcase
Written by Peter Chan, Gala Event Co-Chair This is my third year volunteering with FCSN’s Gala Fundraising Event. Due to the COVID-19, this year’s event will be a virtual event and I am so thankful and excited to be the Co-Chair for this event. We started our Gala committee planning on July 23; there are a total of 17 participants involved in our Gala planning … Continue reading The Road to FCSN’s Fundraising Gala
by Jackie Wong, FCSN Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring High School Volunteer Hi! I’m Jackie Wong and I have been a tutor for the 1:1 Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring program for two months. I tutor drawing and since beginning in July, every week’s session has been so rewarding. I found out about this program at FCSN through the club at my school and I immediately took … Continue reading FCSN Volunteer Sharing by Jackie Wong
縱使居家避疫使得我們不能如往常一般聚會，但它無法使我們與愛隔絕、與愛連結！外暨家庭支持組將家庭支持聚會與講座(Family Support Gathering & Seminar)、咖啡&下午茶家長座談會(Coffee, Afternoon Tea Socials)結合為每週辦理的線上聚會－Zoom Meeting。 Continue reading Distancing Will Not Keep Us Apart
by CK Lee, FCSN President Dear FCSN Families and Friends, I would like to give you the FCSN annual report via newsletter during this challenging time. My wish is that you and your family are doing well. My hope is that everyone stays safe. Since 2019, FCSN has been working on technology upgrades which include both hardware and software. You may have noticed that some … Continue reading President’s Message
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