Cheryl Lou of the Sunset Family Resource Collaborative sat
down with Fu Bong Li, a grandfather
who brings his granddaughter to the SFRC’s Early Literacy classes every week.
Cheryl chatted with Mr. Li about his experience with the SFRC and translated
for the SNBC blog.
SNBC: Tell us a little about yourself and your family.
FBL: I moved to San Francisco from China in
July of 1999. I have two granddaughters that I care for. One is now four years
old and in preschool, the other is 2 years old and attends classes at the SFRC.
My older granddaughter also attended classes at the SFRC before she started
preschool.
SNBC: What brought you to this program? How did you find out
about it?
FBL: I noticed kids playing at West Sunset
Rec Connect while I was going to the Ortega Branch Library, and found out there
were free classes offered for toddlers and their parents or grandparents
through the SFRC. I started bringing my older granddaughter to the SFRC when
she was 2 years old.
SNBC: What do you like most about this program? What do you and
your grandchild gain from taking classes here?
FBL: The programs offered by the SFRC provide a
great outlet for me to spend time with other families in the community. Through
the Early Literacy classes here, my granddaughter is understanding and speaking
more English, learning to sing songs, and getting to make crafts.
SNBC: Why are the services provided by the SFRC important?
FBL: These services make it so new immigrants have more opportunities to learn things about the United States’ culture. The classes here give kids a chance to learn and play.
SNBC: What do you like to do with your grandchildren in your spare time?
FBL: I like to take walks through Golden Gate Park in the morning.
