Mission Statement

To enrich and improve the quality of life for Boston's Asian American community and for residents of Boston's Chinatown, South End, and South Cove communities by providing bilingual education, child care, cultural, social, youth and recreational programs.

Implicit in this mission, the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is committed to fostering a mutual understanding and respect for diverse cultures and ethnic groups.


The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) stands for community. What gives a community strength is the ability to give its members the boost they need to enrich and improve their quality of life. BCNC assists over 4,000 individuals each year by providing the resources they need to secure a footing in their community and improve their lives. An affiliate of the Boston Centers for Youth and Families, BCNC works with the department’s 40 community centers to coordinate and improve city services and resources for Boston neighborhoods.