Welcome to FCSN Voices’ newest initiative — the Blog Project!! 💌 Every Sunday, our bloggers from the special needs community share a mini story from their past week. A fun adventure. A new friend. A favorite hobby. Here, we aim to collect a scrapbook of journeys and provide a corner of joy and connection. We hope you will join us~ ❤️ Continue reading Introducing…the Blog Project 💌
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
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
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
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 Presidents CK Lee and Jason Hwan shares with us plans for the upcoming year of 2025. They reflect on a successful year, with the launch of the FCSN Osgood Center, FCSN’s important mission, and the organization’s goals for the future. Continue reading President’s Message
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
A small but lively auditorium at the FCSN Fremont Osgood Center was brimming with the festive spirit of fall. The sounds of music and laughter filled the air and a quick glance around the room would reveal a variety of fun fall activities managed by adult and student volunteers. On October 5th at 9:00 AM, forty special needs individuals were gathered here to enjoy the many delights of the pumpkin spice season. Hosted by FCSN and Chi Am Circle, the yearly Chi Am Fall Festival brings together a community to celebrate a season of harvest and happiness… Continue reading FCSN Celebrates the Spirit of Fall at the FCSN Chi Am Fall Festival
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
On July 13th, FCSN showcased their production of “Super Mario Bros with a Twist” at their annual Summer Drama Camp, held from July 10 to July 12 at the FCSN Fremont Center. The camp allowed participants to engage in auditions, act in diverse roles, and collaborate with others, including other participants and student volunteers. This year’s camp reimagined the classic Super Mario narrative, adding unique elements that transformed the familiar movie into a live-action performance. Continue reading FCSN Annual Drama Production: Super Mario Bros with a Twist
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