2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert

Written by: Rachel Lee, FCSN Voices Editor
Graphics by: Karen Gong, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter

The warm hum of conversation filled the air as FCSN families and visiting community members gathered in the South Bay Center auditorium, exchanging handshakes and cheerful greetings of “Happy New Year!” As FCSN staff handed out red envelopes to children with special needs, Chiling’s Band filled the room with live music, accompanied by vocalists Amy and the mother-daughter duo, Ruth and Marisa… Continue reading 2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert

fcsnvoicesApril 20, 2025May 4, 2025Leave a comment

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FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

2003 was the 7th year since FCSN’s founding, but that year was quite significant. Recognizing the need to gather funding and community attention for their organization’s cause, the FCSN parents penned the idea of a “FCSN Fundraising Gala.” Jason Hwan, co-founder of FCSN and current co-event chair of the Gala, shares his memories of that fateful year as well as all of the work that has gone into organizing the Gala, year after year. Continue reading FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

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My 2024 SNTS Victory

At the 2024 SNTS contest, I performed my original song, “I AIN’T BACKING DOWN.” I wasn’t sure if I
would win, but I set a goal to earn the People’s Choice Award because, to me, there’s something deeply
validating about getting the audience’s support and belief in you. I felt this was my best chance to kick-start my career. Continue reading My 2024 SNTS Victory

fcsnvoicesApril 5, 2025April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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From Shy Boy to Award- WINNING MUSICIAN

Showers of golden confetti, bright lights, loud applause, glistening golden trophies and multiple
envelopes filled with prize money—that’s Keerat’s memory of winning the FCSN Special Needs
Talent Showcase (SNTS) competition in the spring of 2024… Continue reading From Shy Boy to Award- WINNING MUSICIAN

fcsnvoicesMarch 30, 2025April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families

In the US, almost 70% of all adults with special needs live at home under the care of their parents or other family caregivers according to the Special Needs Alliance. Many of these families grapple with struggles like finding accommodations for their child’s needs, hiring suitable service providers, and planning for the future. FCSN’s Coordinated Family Service (CFS) is a program that alleviates stress by providing extensive, flexible, person-to-person assistance for these families… Continue reading FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families

fcsnvoicesMarch 16, 2025April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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An Exercise in Exercise – Muay Thai Kickboxing Class

A parent to two special needs children, Mr. Kanit Therdsteerasukdi has been volunteering at FCSN through his Muay Thai Kickboxing classes. He was inspired to start his Muay Thai Kickboxing class after he had his second child and he and his wife were too busy taking care of their children to attend regular volunteering events. Fortunately for him, FCSN Co-President CK Lee approached him with an idea to solve his dilemma: start a class at FCSN so he can simultaneously volunteer and watch over his son. Kanit came up with the idea of starting a Muay Thai Kickboxing class to give children a chance to do something they probably never would have tried without his help… Continue reading An Exercise in Exercise – Muay Thai Kickboxing Class

fcsnvoicesFebruary 9, 2025April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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FCSN Gala 2024: Fulfilling the Dream

From 4:30-8:30 p.m. on November 3, FCSN hosted the annual FCSN Gala at the Grand Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant. Events included speeches from organizers and board members, musical performances, and finally a raffle with grand prizes including an iPhone, gift cards, and round trip tickets to Taiwan. Themed “Expand Our Dream,” this year’s gala focused on fundraising to create new programs at the newly constructed Osgood Center and to expand current services for the community. Co-chair and board member Jason Hwan applauded last year’s achievements and emphasized this year’s goal to fully integrate the Osgood Center. “This year is special because last year’s focus was to make the third center happen and it did … We will continue what we have established, putting focus on recruiting more staff, and developing new programs to accommodate and serve more clients,” Hwan said. Continue reading FCSN Gala 2024: Fulfilling the Dream

fcsnvoicesDecember 23, 2024April 13, 2025Leave a comment