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January 2023 Impact Newsletter
CPC Partners with Promise NYC to Provide Child Care Support to Undocumented Children in Queens
On January 17th, CPC announced that it is accepting applications for “Promise NYC”, a city-initiated program to provide child care assistance to low-income, undocumented families who are otherwise ineligible for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. Eligible applicants residing in Queens can contact CPC to get connected to child care services.
Along with CPC, this program is run by: Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation which supports families in Manhattan and the Bronx, La Colmena which supports Staten Island families, and the Center for Family Life which serves Brooklyn families.
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.
CPC Project Gateway Members Visit Colleges in the City
On January 24th and 26th, CPC's Project Gateway members toured Borough of Manhattan Community College and New York City College of Technology. The trips provided an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the many programs offered by both colleges, as well as the resources and tools needed to succeed in their studies.
CPC and Day Care Council Host Financial Wellness Workshop
On January 28th, CPC Early Childhood Learning and Wellness Services (ECLW) and its partner Day Care Council of New York hosted a Financial Wellness Workshop in English, Mandarin, and Spanish for over 60 child care providers. The workshop explained how to manage grants financially, keep accurate records, fill out tax forms, and more.
CPC ECS Youth Enjoy a Brooklyn Nets Game
On January 26th, over 150 CPC participants from Education and Career Services (ECS) programs in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens celebrated the Lunar New Year by attending a sponsored NBA match between the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons. They had a fun night of sports and music. Many were also excited to meet MC Jin, a well-known musician.
CPC Youth Help Prepare Food for Essex Market’s Lunar New Year Event
On January 31st, CPC youth participants from Manhattan Learn & Earn program and High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies helped fold dumplings for the Essex Market's Lunar New Year event. The event also featured food tasting and lion dancing to kick off the Year of the Rabbit.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Joins the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade with Our First-Ever Float
On January 21st, CPC took part in the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade on our first-ever parade float, sponsored by Starside Pharmacy. Older adults from Nan Shan Senior Center were thrilled to be on the float at the parade organized by Flushing Chinese Business Association. Over 25 special needs families from our Queens Community Center marched together with our float.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services and PCRA Organize Lunar New Year Celebration
On January 28th, CPC and Parent Child Relationship Association hosted a Lunar New Year celebration to ring in the Year of the Rabbit. Over 1,000 community members attended the event and were treated to cultural dance performances, martial arts demos, giveaways, community resources, and much more.
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.
Wayne Ho Interviewed by NY1 and CGTN America
On January 22th, CPC President & CEO Wayne Ho joined NY1's Cheryl Wills on "In Focus" to discuss the safety of Asian Americans in New York City and the recovery of Asian small businesses. He was also interviewed by CGTN America to speak on the recent shooting in California and the importance of making the Lunar New Year an official holiday in New York.
Alice Wong Appears on CGTN America
On January 23rd, Alice Wong, CPC Chief of Staff, appeared as a special guest on CGTN America. In the interview, she explained the symbols, traditional dishes, and customs of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit.
Wayne Ho Named to Schneps Media’s 2023 Brooklyn Power List
On January 26th, Schneps Media published the "2023 Brooklyn Power List" and CPC President & CEO, Wayne Ho, was one of the honorees. A dinner event was hosted that night to celebrate and honor some of the most influential individuals in the region for their commitment, impact, and influence in the community.
CPC Rallies for Funding to Support Immigrant Services
On January 27th, CPC joined Council Member Sandy Nurse, the New York Immigration Coalition, and partner organizations to rally for the funding of immigrant services. Caroline Scown, Civic Engagement and Training Manager, urged the Mayor and City Council to increase funding for adult literacy services.
Upcoming Opportunities / Events
CPC Community Centers are currently open with programs and services operating on a modified schedule and by appointment only. To receive the latest information about CPC programming, please sign up for our newsletter and/or continue to monitor our website at www.cpc-nyc.org/covid-19.
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 available via virtual/remote access. We provide 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.
ABOUT CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career.
關於華策會
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區
及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。
