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

Adult Programs, Announcements, Clients, Family Programs, News, News/Events, Parents, Programs, Work & Job Training

CFS Program Pamphlet

FCSN is the CFS (Coordinated Family Support) service provider with SARC and RCEB and has started receiving referrals since February 2024. We are so excited to be able to provide this new service to the individuals and their families in need to carry on FCSN’s mission and vision. Continue reading CFS Program Pamphlet

fcsnvoicesDecember 2, 2024April 12, 2025Leave a comment

Events, News, News/Events, Sharing By, Uncategorized

2024 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day

On July 28, FCSN hosted its first Volunteer Recognition Day at the new Osgood campus. This afternoon event served as a housewarming for the new facility while also providing an opportunity for attendees to explore diverse volunteer opportunities and stay connected with FCSN. As volunteers and their families gathered for the special event, the center buzzed with lively energy. Old acquaintances reunited joyfully while recent high school graduates eagerly shared their college destinations with one another. Over a wide array of snacks and drinks, volunteers and parents forged new friendships, making the event a memorable celebration of the success, hard work, and dedication of FCSN volunteers… Continue reading 2024 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day

fcsnvoicesNovember 3, 2024April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Announcements, Art, Events, News, News/Events, Sharing By, Special Interest, Volunteers

FCSN 2024 Art Exhibition: Expressions

How do you express yourself? Through words, body language? Or maybe more creatively — through music, dance, fashion, cooking … the list goes on. Yet no matter the form, expression digs deep, unearthing a complex inner world that we all uniquely possess. This inner world houses our perspectives, thoughts, and dreams. Sitting center at FCSN’s 2024 Art Exhibition, Expression manifests itself in an explosion of diversity and artistic talent. Through each piece of artwork, we are invited for a glimpse into the rich inner world of an artist with special needs… Continue reading FCSN 2024 Art Exhibition: Expressions

fcsnvoicesOctober 27, 2024April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Events, News, News/Events

FCSN Gala 2023: Dreams Become a Reality

On November 5, 2023, FCSN held its annual “Expand Our Dream” gala at the Grand Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, the second in-person Gala since the COVID pandemic. This event, bringing together hundreds of supporters, volunteers, board members, and staff, was a night filled with hope and gratitude, helping to foster connections among the community. Along with recognizing the achievements of individuals and the community as a whole, FCSN also shared with its supporters their visions for the future. Continue reading FCSN Gala 2023: Dreams Become a Reality

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Presidents’ Message

FCSN Co-Presidents, CK Lee and Jason Hwan, share with us exciting accomplishments made last year, including the completion of the new Osgood Center and the increasing return of in-person events post pandemic. In addition, they brief us on FCSN’s new year plans of continuing to strengthen its services and serve more families. Continue reading Presidents’ Message

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Art, Events, News, News/Events, Sharing By, Special Interest

FCSN 2023 Art Exhibition: Color Beyond Lines

On a sunlit afternoon, vibrant energy among FCSN families filled the air with joy and warmth. Laughter, chatters, and smiles were all around accompanied by music playing in the background by FCSN’s talented musicians. Amidst this lively atmosphere, FCSN presented its 2nd art exhibition in 2023 following its first exhibition – Through Our Eyes – at the South Bay Center. The exhibition ran from August 25 to September 1 from 10am to 4pm with a special grand opening night on the first day with guest speakers, refreshments prepared by Friends’ coffee, and great turnouts with 183 guests, 50+ dedicated staff, and volunteers. Continue reading FCSN 2023 Art Exhibition: Color Beyond Lines

fcsnvoicesNovember 11, 2023April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Osgood Project Update

For the past dozen years or so, on and off, FCSN had been looking for ways to expand its facility in Fremont due to the long waiting lists, and the lack of space for offices and programs. Finally, in May 2021, FCSN acquired an 18000 sf building at 42080 Osgood Rd in Fremont. In 2022, FCSN design team worked with architects from T Square Consulting Group and completed the initial design for the building’s renovation. Continue reading Osgood Project Update

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2023 FCSN Scholarship Program Recipients

As FCSN continues its goal of building a welcoming community and improving its programs and events, for the third year now, FCSN offered its scholarship fund to youth volunteers in support of their college education and in recognition of their valuable contribution to the special needs community. As part of the scholarship committee chair, Jason Hwan (co-president of FCSN) explains, “We really want to give this opportunity to recognize and show our appreciation to those wonderful volunteers.” Continue reading 2023 FCSN Scholarship Program Recipients

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