FCSN Gala 2020- Challenges and Opportunities

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

fcsnvoicesNovember 2, 2020March 16, 2021Leave a comment

Art, Events, Music, News, Sharing By

Winners of FCSN’s 2020 Annual Talent Showcase

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

fcsnvoicesOctober 27, 2020April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Art, Events, News, News/Events

2020 FCSN Special Needs 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

fcsnvoicesOctober 26, 2020April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Events, News/Events

The Road to FCSN’s Fundraising Gala

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

fcsnvoicesOctober 18, 2020March 29, 2025Leave a comment

Adult Programs, Children Programs, Programs, Sharing By, Volunteers

FCSN Volunteer Sharing by Jackie Wong

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

fcsnvoicesOctober 12, 2020April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Announcements, News/Events

Distancing Will Not Keep Us Apart

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

fcsnvoicesSeptember 28, 2020April 12, 2025Leave a comment

Announcements, News, News/Events

President’s Message

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

fcsnvoicesSeptember 21, 2020April 12, 2025Leave a comment

News, Programs, Remote/Virtual Programs, Volunteers

FCSN Toastmasters Club

FCSN Kids and Young Adults Find Their Voices in Toastmasters By Dan Rachlin, FCSN parent About two years ago, I attended a routine IEP for my son Sammy. At the beginning of the meeting, his teacher Ms. Louis mentioned that Sammy would be giving his own presentation. I was quietly skeptical, expecting that this would be a very watered-down sort of affair. When it came … Continue reading FCSN Toastmasters Club

fcsnvoicesSeptember 15, 2020April 13, 2025Leave a comment