To celebrate FCSN’s 25th anniversary, FCSN published “Friends of Children with Special Needs – Building a Dream Community”, a documentary book on the history of our organization. FCSN co-founder James Chiao compiled and edited the book, he describes the motivation and thought process behind this project. Continue reading Documenting the History of FCSN – FCSN’s 25th Anniversary Book
To celebrate their 25th anniversary and fundraise for upcoming projects, FCSN held their 2021 Virtual Fundraising Gala, streamed live on Zoom, on Saturday, November 6 from 4-6 p.m. The gala celebrated FCSN’s growth over their 25 years and raised money to support their future renovations and projects. Continue reading FCSN Virtual Fundraising Gala 2021
Oct. 22, at noon, FCSN gala team held a press conference for the media at the new Osgood site in Fremont. Co-chairmen Yee Yeen Wang and James Chiao set the agenda and Yee- Yeen presided over the meeting. The meeting was also attended by FCSN’s other gala committee members: Jason Hwan, Peter Chan, CK Lee, Anna Wang, Sylvia Yeh, Lilian Lin, Albert Wang, and Limin Hu. Before the meeting started, the reporters got a guided tour around the new facility. Continue reading 2021 Gala Press Conference
Many hours of work goes into the behind the scenes preparation for FCSN’s annual fundraising gala. To tell the story of FCSN throughout 25 years, Gala committee members James Chiao and Jason Hwan worked with youth volunteer, Rachel Jiang, to put together a documentary video. Continue reading FCSN 25th Anniversary Video – Our Story
With the acquisition of the Osgood Center, FCSN will be able to service more special needs clients, host more classes and activities. However, we will need to renovate the building to meet our needs. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $350K this year. Continue reading 2021 Gala: Together We Can Expand Our Dream
FCSN will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, the re-opening of our centers and the acquisition of the Osgood property, with a fundraising virtual gala “Expand Our Dream” on Nov. 6, 2021. We warmly invite you and your friends to participate in this very special event. With your support, we can expand our facility and our dream to help many more special needs individuals and families. Continue reading 25th Anniversary Virtual Gala Invitation
Albert, Anna, Jim, and Linmei share their wishes and the future prospects for FCSN. Continue reading FCSN 25th Anniversary Special : Q&A With the Co-Founders PART 5
The co-founders share their most memorable stories forming FCSN, including helping other parents face frustration and overcome challenges, forming the bi-weekly Family Gathering, tackling the Dream Project, discovering talents and developing the Special Needs Talent Showcase, and seeing students interact with the community at the FCSN Booth. Continue reading FCSN 25th Anniversary Special : Q&A With the Co-Founders PART 4
Linmei, Jim, Albert, and Anna share insights on the difference between FCSN and other similar organizations, what is it that makes FCSN so successful. Continue reading FCSN 25th Anniversary Special : Q&A With the Co-Founders PART 3
Anna, Albert, Linmei, and Jim share the impact founding FCSN has made in their lives and to their families. Continue reading FCSN 25th Anniversary Special : Q&A With the Co-Founders PART 2
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