ACCESS alumni who are of college age are invited to apply for an ACCESS College Scholar Award, a $1,000 one-time award to be used for books, computers, or other school-related expenses during college. This Award is open to all former students of ACCESS’ children’s programs, that is, After-school Enrichment Program, Summer Enrichment Program, and Chinese Culture Corner. Last year’s recipient of this award was Amy Huynh, a graduate of Boston Latin Academy and now enrolled in Boston University.

The applicant should submit

• demonstration of financial need, supported by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or other relevant document.

• a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
• proof of acceptable to or proof of continued enrollment in an accredited 2-year or 4-year academic institution.
• an essay that addresses the following topic: “Growing up Chinese-American: Rewards and Challenges” (500 words maximum)

Deadline for application is April 17, 2006.

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From the beginning, ACCESS has built its program on a foundation of prayer and listening to God’s direction. Join us at our site in Chinatown for the next quarterly prayer meeting on Saturday, April 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. as we seek God’s guidance in being God’s extended hands in Chinatown. Whether you can come pray with us on site or will pray at home, please bring to the Lord the following:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Thank God for…

• the moving Easter celebration on 4/5/07.

Pray for…

• recruitment of a new coordinator and new teachers for the summer semester (May 29 to August 17).

• recruitment of students and trial of a condense curriculum.

Enrichment Program (EP) (for children K2 to 5th grade)

Thank God for…

• two of the three parenting workshop series co-sponsored with BCNC, held on 3/2/07, 4/5/07.

• Sau-Fong’s productive time with parents once a week.

Pray for…

• recruitment of Summer EP (7/2/07 to 8/17/07) staff, students and volunteers.

• Summer Bridge planning of CBCGB serving our children during the week of 8/20-24/07.
• the last of the three parenting workshop series held on 5/4/07.
• collaboration with BCNC on parenting workshops.

Mothers’ Group

Pray for…

• future direction of this ministry.

Head Start Mental Health Consultation Contract

Thank God for…

• play therapy sessions and case management meetings that are now done.

VITA Program

Thank God for…

• the faithful work of the coordinator and 25 volunteers.

• Successful completion of 100 reports.

Technology Support

Pray for…

• wisdom in determining how best to ensure safety of premises.
  encouragement of staff whose computers were stolen.

Board & Committees

Thank God for…

• lots of work done by faithful board members and different committees.

Pray for…

• the forming of the 15th anniversary celebration committee and its work in planning for the October event.

• the Networking Committee in producing booklets for sharing our work.

Vision Sharing

Thank God for…

• opportunity for Mei Kee to share at different churches in the near future.

Fund Raising

Thank God for…

• His abundant provision.

Pray for…

• grants applications being reviewed.

• funds needed for this year, deficit projected at $69,000.

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From the beginning, ACCESS has built its program on a foundation of prayer and listening to God’s direction. Join us at our site in Chinatown for the next quarterly prayer meeting on Saturday, January 13, 9:00-11:00 a.m. as we seek God’s guidance in being God’s extended hands in Chinatown. Whether you can come pray with us on site or will pray at home, please bring to the Lord the following:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Thank God for…

• a good Christmas celebration.

• most of the teachers staying on in the spring semester.

Pray for…

• the registration process for the new semester 1/16-5/25.
• the new tuition collection system we are piloting this semester.

Enrichment Program (EP) (for children K2 to 5th grade)

Thank God for…

• good Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for both children and parents (separately).

Pray for…

• additional students for our after school program.

• collaboration with BCNC on parenting workshops.
• Sau-Fong’s time with parents once a week; and her curriculum writing on family life and cultural issues for both ESOL and EP programs.

Mothers’ Group

Thank God for…

• relationships built and seeds sown in the fall quarter.

Pray for…

• good planning for the spring quarter starting March 20.

Head Start Mental Health Consultation Contract

Pray for…

• play therapy sessions that are starting soon.

VITA Program

Thank God for…

• coordinator and volunteers willing to continue.

Pray for…

• exploration of the feasibility to continue if e-filing is required.

• preparation for training and service.

Technology Support

Pray for…

• the recruitment of a new technology coordinator.

Agency Report

Thank God for…

• the completion and dissemination of our agency report.

Pray for…

• continued dissemination and evaluation of our report.

Board & Committees

Thank God for…

• new members who are joining.

Pray for…

• our last Community Education Committee meeting.

• the work of the Program Committee in reviewing our EP and family life work.
• the work of the Finance Committee in changing our payroll system, looking for grants, and other fundraising strategies
• the Networking Committee in better communications with supporters, churches, previous staff and volunteers

Vision Sharing

Thank God for…

• opportunity for Mei Kee to preach and share at Kowloon Pentecostal Church in Hong Kong on Christmas Sunday.

Pray for…

• opportunities to share our vision in other churches.

Fund Raising

Thank God for…

• His abundant provision.

Pray for…

• funds needed for this year, deficit projected at $69,000.

Chinese version (requires PDF reader)

From the beginning, ACCESS has built its program on a foundation of prayer and listening to God’s direction. Join us at our site in Chinatown for the next quarterly prayer meeting on Saturday, October 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. as we seek God’s guidance in being God’s extended hands in Chinatown. Whether you can come pray with us on site or will pray at home, please bring to the Lord the following:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Thank God for…

• eight classes in the fall semester September 6 to January 12.
• one of the founders serving as volunteer tester.

Pray for…

• energy and adjustment of teachers, six of whom are new to ACCESS this semester.
• the new semester system we are piloting this year.
• opportunity to evangelize at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Enrichment Program (EP) (for children K2 to 5th grade)

Thank God for…

• a good summer for the children.
• qualified teachers for the summer and after school programs.

Pray for…

• additional students for our after school program, especially children who qualify for EEC slots.
• the planning for monthly parent workshops.

Mothers’ Group

Thank God for…

• eight mothers who showed up on the first day of our free mothers’ group October 6 to December 15.

Pray for…

• God’s love touching these women and their children.
• the favor of our funding source for deferring ESOL funding to another semester.
• opportunity to evangelize at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Head Start Mental Health Consultation Contract

Thank God for…

• continued opportunity to serve.

Pray for…

• staff who observe classes, attend case conferences, conduct staff training, parent workshops and play therapy sessions.

Technology Support

Thank God for…

• the availability of the new computer room for our L5 class.

Pray for…

• the recruitment of a new technology coordinator.

Strategic Planning

Thank God for…

• hard working committees.

Pray for…

• the continued work of each planning committee: the Program Development Committee, the Finance Committee and the Networking Committee.

Agency Report

Thank God for…

• the resumption of the production of an agency report.

Pray for…

• all the staff and volunteers involved in the production of this report.

New Site

Thank God for…

• volunteer carpenters who are building cabinets, bookcases and closets and have put in light sensors for us.

Pray for…

• the purchase of blinds.
• $16,000 still needed for the project.

Fund Raising

Thank God for…

• His abundant provision.

Pray for…

• additional funds needed for this year’s increased expenses, deficit projected at $81,400.
• a Bank of America grant that is still pending.