BCNC Portrait: Sam Trombly, Director of Red Oak After School and Summer Program

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BCNC Portrait: Sam Trombly, Director of Red Oak After School and Summer Program

Sam Trombly is BCNC’s newest Director of the Red Oak After School and Summer Program. Prior to joining, Sam was a dedicated volunteer. "I first came to BCNC as a volunteer. In my previous role at a social justice nonprofit, BCNC Red Oak was one of two service sites for me, and then became my exclusive site as I grew to enjoy the program more and more. When I moved from volunteer to director, it was already a program full of love and kindness." - Sam shared.

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BCNC Staff have a Retreat for Trainings and Team Building

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BCNC Staff have a Retreat for Trainings and Team Building

At the end of June, the entire BCNC staff came together for the first time for a memorable and impactful all-staff retreat. Child care staff received training on having difficult conversations with parents, while other staff participated in a training on "Addressing Implicit Bias" led by YW Boston. BCNC founder Stephanie Fan shared BCNC history and inspiration. Teams showed off their creativity in presentations about their work, and then staff ended the day with fun activities. 

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BCNC Portrait: Fanny

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BCNC Portrait: Fanny

Meet Fanny, a dedicated participant at BCNC with a remarkable journey. When Fanny first arrived in the U.S., English was entirely unfamiliar to her. Overcoming the daunting language barrier proved so challenging that she initially considered returning to China. Fanny eventually decided to return to the U.S. and came to BCNC for support. Let’s delve into her inspiring journey to America.

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Graduates Find Their Voice Through English Proficiency

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Graduates Find Their Voice Through English Proficiency

At the end of June, students, volunteers, staff, and community members gathered for the 2024 Adult Education End of Year Celebration to honor the achievements of 249 adult students. The English for College & Career Readiness Classes, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, offers various levels, from introduction to English to professional and technical English for career advancement.

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Lantern Festival Gala – Strengthening Asian and New Immigrant Families

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Lantern Festival Gala – Strengthening Asian and New Immigrant Families

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 375 guests came together to strengthen Asian and new immigrant families. The Lantern Festival Gala raises critical funds to support our holistic, family-centered programs and services. Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we raised $465,000 to ensure Asian and new immigrant families have the resources and supports needed to thrive. 

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ESOL For Customer Service Graduates Ready to Enter the Workforce

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ESOL For Customer Service Graduates Ready to Enter the Workforce

BCNC recently celebrated the graduation of the most recent cohort of its ESOL for Customer Service Training Program on April 10th, with its largest class in the program’s history. What sets this graduation apart is not just the size of the class, but also the increase in younger adult immigrants and diversity in backgrounds.

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Providing Culturally Tailored Mental Health First Aid

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Providing Culturally Tailored Mental Health First Aid

Thanks to funding from Boston Children’s Hospital’s Routh 128 Community Health Initiative program, BCNC developed the Mental Health First Aid Trainers Network for Chinese Speakers to enhance the impact of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. BCNC Family Services partnered with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to provide a culturally-tailored, Chinese translation of the Mental Health First Aid course.

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