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June 2020 Impact Newsletter
How an Outpouring of Support Has Helped
Our Essential Services Adapt
We are grateful to have the support of our partners and neighbors as we work together to address the changing needs of our community members. Recent donations have made it easier to continue providing care and essential services for our young people, families, our senior neighbors, and our essential staff.
EDUCATION
We provide high-quality learning opportunities for all ages—from Pre-K and after-school enrichment to adult English language classes—because education is lifelong.
COVID-19 Testing Is Available for Free at a Location Near You
Did you get your test for COVID-19 yet? You can get a free COVID-19 test whether you have insurance or not. Tests are confidential and safe. Go to NYC.Gov/COVIDTest or text "COVID TEST" to 855-48 to find a testing site near you.
CPC Manhattan’s ECLW Launches 30-Hour Cohort Virtual Training in Chinese and Spanish
Early Childhood Learning and Wellness Services (ECLW) is pleased to announce its first virtual 30-Hour Cohort Training in Chinese for licensed family child care providers took place on June 20th with 48 licensed family child providers in attendance. These training courses are designed to help fulfill the requirements for license renewal.
CPC Project Gateway Hosts Virtual Transition Fair for Incoming College Freshman
On June 12th, CPC Project Gateway and EastBridge Foundation hosted a Virtual Transition Fair for high school seniors to discuss their expectations and hear tips on how to prepare for the transition into college. Our young adult community members enjoyed the opportunity to network with rising college sophomores and receive tips on how to maximize their college experience.
Students Create Census Campaign: More Than Just a Number
A group of high school students, CPC Service Learners, reached more than 1000 people through their online efforts in three languages. We encourage you to extend the reach by sharing these posters about the importance of the Census and, of course, filling out the Census too!
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
In Memory of Man Chiu Wong, CPC Chinatown Senior Center
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Man Chiu Wong. Mr. Wong was an employee of CPC Chinatown Senior Center, working to make the center a wonderful and joyous place for all he interacted with. All of Mr. Wong's coworkers and members of the senior center send wishes of love and peace to the family during this difficult time.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Director Steve Mei Discusses Food Insecurity at MOFAD
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Director Steve Mei joined a panel to discuss food insecurity in Asian American communities as part of a series called "The Takeout" which explores the inordinate impact that COVID-19 is having on Asian American communities and food businesses. The virtual event was hosted on June 24th by the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD).
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
We empower New Yorkers to represent and to advocate for themselves and their communities because their leadership is essential for positive—and lasting—social change. We engage with individuals to plan and develop their career paths because professional success is critical for economic independence.
Congratulations to Brian Chen, Incoming Chief Strategy Officer
CPC is pleased to announce that Brian Chen, Director of Education and Career Services, will be promoted to Chief Strategy Officer of CPC effective July 1st.
CPC Project Gateway Director Suzan Lam Speaks on Resource Navigation Panel
On June 24th, Suzan Lam, Director of CPC Project Gateway, spoke on a panel hosted by JobsFirstNYC and United Way NYC regarding current and future job opportunities in the healthcare sector. Suzan spoke on the panel about CPC's participation in the Resource Navigators initiative along with the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development and Coursera, the online learning platform that developed the Contact Tracing training.
CPC Statement on the New York City FY21 Adopted Budget
During a difficult budget year that coincided with an unprecedented national conversation about public health, economic inequity, and racial justice, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is grateful to the City Council for fiercely standing up for their values and fighting for needed restorations in New York’s most marginalized communities.
CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho Speaks at Virtual Nonprofit OpCon
CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho spoke at a session on what offices will look like during and after COVID-19 recovery and the role of technology in planning. The two-day virtual event, Nonprofit OpCon, was hosted by NYNMedia on June 24th and 25th.
Project Reach Participates in Give Out Day
In honor of Pride Month, CPC Project Reach and our community members participated in Give Out Day on June 30th. CPC Project Reach is a multiracial, multi-gender, anti-discrimination, youth organizing center with a commitment to challenging the identity destruction among New York City's disparate youth communities.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Event Modifications
To receive the latest information about CPC programming, please sign up for our newsletter and/or continue to monitor our website at cpc-nyc.org/news. In-person information sessions will resume when non-essential services are allowed to operate.
Child Care Training Courses
First Aid/CPR Training
10-Hour Medication Administration Training
3-Hour Orientations on Becoming a Licensed Family Day Care Provider
To register for future Child Care Training Courses, please contact Mr. Kevin Tam, Training Coordinator, at 212-941-0030 ext.160 or email him at ktam@cpc-nyc.org; For Spanish, please contact Betsy Cheng at bcheng@cpc-nyc.org or at 212-941-0030 ext. 219.
Career Center
Many of our services are now available via virtual/remote access. We will be providing one-on-one career counseling, resume reviewing, searching and applying for jobs, and more. To get started, simply fill out a short info form at https://tiny.cc/cpccareercenter. Staff from the Career Center will respond within two business days with the next steps. Communication will be mainly conducted through online services (i.e. Zoom) and email.
For any questions, you can contact us by phone at (212) 941-0041 Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM or email us at ecsinfo@cpc-nyc.org.
