In Memory of Mr. Charles P. Wang (1939-2026)

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mr. Charles P. Wang, former Executive Director of the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC).

Coming to the United States in 1965 to pursue higher education, Mr. Wang earned a master's degree in history from St. John's University and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from New York University.

From 1968 to 1989, Mr. Wang served at CPC in various roles, including Managing Director and Executive Director, helping shape CPC into the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization. He later served as President of China Institute in America from 1989 to 1993 and was a founding member of the Committee of 100.

Mr. Wang was a pioneer in Asian American political participation. He was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the Asian American Panel of the President's Commission on Mental Health and later by President George H.W. Bush as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He also served on multiple New York State task forces.

Throughout his life, Mr. Wang received over 22 honors, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and numerous Distinguished Service Awards.

Mr. Wang will be deeply missed. His legacy lives on in the communities he uplifted and the generations he inspired.

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.