Disability Resource Fair 2025

As the Fremont community filed into the Fremont Downtown Event Center, lively sounds of music and laughter echoed into the street. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on September 21,2025, , FCSN hosted the fourth annual Disability Resource Fair, which was organized in collaboration with the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission (HRC).  The fair aims to raise awareness and provide resources for individuals with special needs in the form of an uplifting gathering of togetherness… Continue reading Disability Resource Fair 2025

FCSN Family Day 2025

On June 7, from 4 to 7 PM, FCSN held the annual Family Day at the Culture Center of TECO in Milpitas. The event included both a segment in which FCSN board members presented various milestones and a series of performances by members of East and South Bay recreation programs. Guests including special needs families and members of different song and dance programs enjoyed a musical opening by the South Bay Percussion Group before the announcements began… Continue reading FCSN Family Day 2025

2025 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day

“Volunteers are the heartbeat of FCSN.” Director of Volunteer Support Linmei Chiao’s quote describes the goal of the FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day held on June 21: to honor and recognize the volunteers who work for the organization. From tutors to journalists, FCSN’s volunteer base is composed of countless talented and dedicated individuals who make the organization’s mission of helping special needs individuals possible… Continue reading 2025 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day

Fishing Fun Day at Sandy Wool Lake 

On April 13, 2025, over 150 FCSN kids, family members and volunteers had a fun fishing day at Sandy Wool Lake, Ed Levin County Park. Sandy Wool Lake is a serene 14-acre reservoir located in Ed R. Levin County Park in the eastern foothills of Milpitas, California. This tranquil spot is surrounded by lush greenery. The event was organized and coordinated by Rotary Club of Almaden Valley – Willow Glen Alman, FCSN and Santa Clara County Park (SCCP). The event aimed to introduce FCSN families to the joys of fishing in a supportive and educational environment… Continue reading Fishing Fun Day at Sandy Wool Lake 

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

Disability Resource Festival 2024

On September 22, 2024, the Fremont Downtown Event Center was transformed into a bustling hub of activities as it hosted the 3rd Annual Disability Resource Festival. Organized by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission in partnership with the Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), this remarkable event aimed to foster a more inclusive and informed community… Continue reading Disability Resource Festival 2024

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