2025年12月20日，虽然正值隆冬时节，寒风凛冽，但在马萨诸塞州的华人社区中，却涌动着一股温暖人心的热流。由公盟教育（Civic Education Alliance, CEA）精心策划并主办的“感谢社区支持庆祝会”盛大举行。

这不仅是一场辞旧迎新的庆祝活动，更是一次凝聚社区力量、直面社会挑战的深度对话。本次活动以**“拒绝赌博沉迷，直面精神挑战”**为核心主题，吸引了超过80位社区各界人士齐聚一堂。在载歌载舞的欢声笑语中，参与者们共同探讨了严肃的心理健康议题，见证了特殊群体的光彩时刻，并为社区义工的无私奉献送上了最诚挚的敬意。

[Quincy, MA] — On December 20, despite the biting winter winds characteristic of a Massachusetts December, a surge of warmth flowed through the local Chinese community. The "Community Appreciation Celebration," meticulously planned and hosted by the Civic Education Alliance (CEA), was held to great acclaim.

This event was far more than a seasonal gathering to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new; it was a profound dialogue designed to coalesce community strength and directly address pressing social challenges. Centered on the dual themes of "Preventing Gambling Addiction" and "Facing Mental Health Challenges," the event brought together over 80 community members from all walks of life. Amidst song, dance, and laughter, participants engaged in serious discussions about mental wellness, witnessed the shining moments of special needs groups, and paid sincere tribute to the selfless dedication of community volunteers.

一、 缘起与使命：在欢庆中植入严肃议题

I. Origins and Mission: Embedding Serious Topics in Celebration

本次活动由公盟教育（CEA）全权策划及安排，展现了该组织在社区教育与公共卫生领域的敏锐洞察力。不同于传统的吃喝聚会，CEA此次将视角聚焦于华裔社区中两个往往被“隐形”但在潜滋暗长的痛点——赌博成瘾（Problem Gambling）与精神健康压力（Mental Health Challenges）。

活动得到了马萨诸塞州公共卫生部问题赌博服务处（MA Department of Public Health Problem Gambling Services）、波士顿华埠社区中心（BCNC）、M-TAC、塔夫茨医疗中心（Tufts Medical Center）、美国华人联盟（UCA）、美国华人联盟社区基金会（UCACF）、新英格华人联盟(NECAA)、美国亚太联盟（APAPA-Boston)、Lions Law 戴晨方律师事务所、潘雅然律师事务所、以及华美银行（East West Bank）等权威机构和商家的鼎力赞助。这些机构的联袂支持，本身就传递出一个强烈的信号：社区的健康不仅仅是身体的无恙，更是心理的阳光与行为的健康。

Fully curated and arranged by the Civic Education Alliance (CEA), the event highlighted the organization's keen insight into community education and public health. Breaking away from the mold of traditional social banquets, CEA focused its lens on two pain points that are often invisible yet growing within the Asian American community: Problem Gambling and Mental Health Challenges.

The event received robust sponsorship and support from a coalition of authoritative institutions and businesses, including the MA Department of Public Health Problem Gambling Services, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC), M-TAC, Tufts Medical Center, United Chinese Americans (UCA), UCACF, APAPA-Boston, NECAA, Lions Law (Attorney Dai Chenfang), the Law Office of Yaran Pan, and East West Bank. The collective endorsement of these organizations sent a powerful message: community health is not merely about physical well-being, but also encompasses psychological sunshine and behavioral health.

除此之外，新星艺术学校、广州联谊会歌舞团以及各界热心人士和义工团队的倾力加盟，为这场严肃主题的活动披上了温情的艺术外衣，真正实现了“寓教于乐”。

Furthermore, the enthusiastic participation of the New Star Art School, the Guangzhou Association of Boston Song and Dance Troupe, and various community volunteers wrapped this serious agenda in a warm, artistic embrace, truly achieving "education through entertainment."

1. 领袖发声，定调未来 活动伊始，Frank Poon作为主办方代表发表了热情洋溢的讲话。他回顾了公盟教育在过去一年中走过的历程，并强调了举办此次活动的初衷。他指出，社区的繁荣离不开每一个家庭的稳定，而赌博和心理问题往往是家庭幸福的“隐形杀手”。他的发言恳切务实，为整场活动奠定了温暖而庄重的基调。

2. Leadership and Vision Frank Poon, representing the organizers, opened the event with a passionate speech. He reviewed CEA’s journey over the past year and underscored the original intent of the gathering. He noted that community prosperity relies on the stability of every family, while gambling and mental health issues act as "invisible killers" of domestic happiness. His sincere and pragmatic remarks set a warm yet solemn tone for the entire event.

2. 铁骨柔情，男儿自强 随后的表演环节高潮迭起。Frank Poon与其子携手广州联谊会歌舞团，共同以此曲《男儿当自强》震撼开场。激昂的旋律、铿锵的歌声，不仅展现了中华男儿的阳刚之气，更隐喻了在面对生活压力、诱惑（如赌博）时，个体应当具备的自强不息、自我克制的精神力量。父子同台的画面，更是传递了家庭传承与支持在个人成长中的重要性。

2. Strength and Resilience: "A Man Should Strengthen Himself" The performance segment opened with a bang. Mr. Pan and his son joined forces with the Guangzhou Friendship Association Song and Dance Troupe to perform the anthem “A Man Should Strengthen Himself” (Nan Er Dang Zi Qiang). The rousing melody and powerful vocals not only showcased masculine vitality but also served as a metaphor for the inner strength and self-discipline required to face life's pressures and temptations (such as gambling). The image of father and son on the same stage powerfully conveyed the importance of family heritage and support in personal growth.

3. 舞动人生，拥抱多元 广州联谊会歌舞团带来的舞蹈表演，以优美的肢体语言展现了社区的活力。而Christine女士带来的伦巴舞（Rumba），则以其浪漫而富有激情的舞步，让现场观众感受到了生活的热情与美好。

3. Dancing with Life and Embracing Diversity The Guangzhou Association of Boston Song and Dance Troupe presented a dance performance that displayed the vibrancy of the community through graceful body language. Additionally, Ms. Christine performed a romantic and passionate Rumba, allowing the audience to feel the enthusiasm and beauty of life.

4. 警钟长鸣：微型剧《赌仔回头》 活动中最具教育意义的环节，莫过于Frank Poon与Lisa女士联袂表演的反对赌博题材作品《赌仔回头》。与其说是表演，不如说这是一场直击心灵的“情景再现”。 两位表演者通过精湛的演绎，生动刻画了赌博成瘾者内心的挣扎、家庭因此遭受的痛苦以及最终醒悟回归正途的艰难历程。

4. A Wake-Up Call: The Micro-Drama "The Gambler's Return" The most educational segment of the event was the anti-gambling skit “The Gambler's Return”, performed by Frank Poon and Lisa. More than just a performance, it was a heart-wrenching "reality reenactment." Through their exquisite acting, the duo vividly portrayed the inner struggle of a gambling addict, the pain inflicted upon the family, and the arduous journey of awakening and returning to the right path.

在现场，许多观众看得聚精会神。这个节目并未止步于娱乐，而是引发了在场人士对“赌博成瘾后果”的深刻讨论。它直观地揭示了赌博如何一步步吞噬理智、金钱乃至亲情，起到了极佳的警示作用。

The audience watched with bated breath. This segment moved beyond entertainment to spark a profound discussion among attendees regarding the consequences of gambling addiction. It intuitively revealed how gambling swallows reason, wealth, and kinship, serving as an excellent warning.

三、 核心亮点：打破偏见，让生命平等绽放

III. Core Highlight: Breaking Prejudice and Letting Lives Blossom

这一张张证书，不仅是对他们过去付出的认可，更是对未来继续投身公益的激励。正是这些义工，用业余时间编织起了社区互助的温情网络。

These certificates were not only a recognition of past efforts but also an incentive for future dedication. It is these volunteers who use their spare time to weave a warm network of community mutual aid.

六、 尾声：欢歌笑语，展望未来

VI. Conclusion: Joyful Song and Future Outlook

这种“在欢乐中认识问题”的模式，被证明是极其有效的。参与者们在享受美食与艺术的同时，潜移默化地接受了关于反赌博和心理健康的教育。

The event drew to a close amidst a relaxed and happy session of KTV and freestyle dancing. At this point, the boundaries between stage and audience dissolved; guests, volunteers, individuals with special needs, and audience members merged into one, releasing stress through music and exchanging emotions through dance.

最后，全体与会人员进行了大合照。镜头定格的瞬间，不仅记录了80多张灿烂的笑脸，更记录了波士顿华人社区团结互助、追求健康生活的一个历史切片。

Finally, a group photo was taken. The shutter captured not just 80 brilliant smiles, but a historical snapshot of the Boston Chinese community’s unity, mutual aid, and pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

七、 结语与展望

VII. Closing Remarks

公盟教育此次举办的“感谢社区支持庆祝会”，不仅是一次成功的年度总结，更是一次深度的社会动员。

随着大合照快门的按下，活动虽已落幕，但其传递的“拒绝沉迷、关注心理、包容互助”的火种，已被这80多位参与者带回了各自的家庭和社交圈，必将在冬日的马萨诸塞州，燃起更多温暖的希望之光。

公盟教育表示，未来将继续携手PH Department of Public Health、BCNC、Tufts Medical等专业机构，持续推出更多高质量的社区服务项目，特别是推进心理健康急救培训的落地，为构建一个无赌博危害、心理健康的强健社区而不懈努力。

The "Community Appreciation Celebration" hosted by the Civic Education Alliance was not only a successful annual summary but also a profound social mobilization.

As the event concluded, the torch of "rejecting addiction, focusing on mental health, and inclusive mutual aid" was carried back by the participants to their respective families and social circles. It is sure to ignite more lights of hope across Massachusetts this winter.