FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation

A couple of brushstrokes, a spark of creativity, and a willingness to persevere are all it takes to bring art to life. Visitors of FCSN’s Bascom Center may have noticed a fresh, artistic addition that adorns the side of the main building–a vibrant mural that captures the essence of painting and creativity in motion… Continue reading FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation

fcsnvoicesMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025Leave a comment

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FCSN Flower Arranging Class Encourages Cooperation and Cheerfulness

On March 1 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., students at the FCSN South Bay Center learned the art of flower arrangement while enjoying each other’s company. Instructor Hongyin Zhang led the activity, in which students used the provided flowers and leaves to build their own small pots. Continue reading FCSN Flower Arranging Class Encourages Cooperation and Cheerfulness

fcsnvoicesApril 27, 2025May 4, 2025Leave a comment

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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

fcsnvoicesApril 13, 2025Leave a comment

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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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Embracing Jeffrey: a Journey of Acceptance and Love

[Twinkle Series] Interview with Jacqueline Yu and Jeffrey Lin Continue reading Embracing Jeffrey: a Journey of Acceptance and Love

fcsnvoicesMarch 9, 2025June 22, 2025Leave a comment

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The Twinkle Project – An Interview with Sufen and Chiling Wu

[Twinkle Series] Interview with Sufen Wu and Chiling Wu (adapted from In Another’s View podcast series hosted by Joshua Kao) Continue reading The Twinkle Project – An Interview with Sufen and Chiling Wu

fcsnvoicesMarch 1, 2025September 7, 2025Leave a comment