American Chinese Christian Ed/Social Services
About
American Chinese Christian Educational and Social Services, known as ACCESS, is a small, faith-based nonprofit serving low-income Chinese immigrant families in Boston’s Chinatown. Many of its neighbors are new immigrants, seniors and families with young children facing a lack of affordable housing and language barriers to mainstream resources. The organization runs academic and enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, along with art and fitness activities for residents of Tai Tung Village.
ACCESS was founded in 1991 by a group of Christians from the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church who wanted to serve the whole person and the whole family. Its work aims to strengthen family ties and community connections and to build bridges across languages, cultures and generations. Along with regular programs for kids and seniors, it hosts family holiday activities and dinners, and it has brought in professionals to teach parenting classes and guide families through the Boston Public Schools.
What to Know
- Volunteers can serve as children’s group leaders and help with other programs.
- The organization welcomes ideas for new events and classes.
- Donations support its programs, and supporters are invited to join its giving community.
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