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May 2021 Impact Newsletter
New York Mets Recognize CPC with
Community Hero Award
The New York Mets recognized CPC with a Community Hero Award at a game on May 11th at Citi Field. We were excited to celebrate and receive the award presented by Council Member Peter Koo at home plate. Our essential workers and community members were recognized for their support, resilience, and dedication during these times.
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 Brooklyn Community Services and CaringKind Co-host COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session
On May 4th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services and CaringKind co-hosted a virtual informational workshop on COVID-19 vaccines. As the vaccine becomes available to all ages 16+ and more community members become vaccinated, questions remain regarding the efficacy of the vaccines and what community members should expect after being fully vaccinated.
Our Community, Our Stories - CPC Mentors Future Leadership: Jimmy Chen
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CPC launched the “Our Community, Our Stories” campaign to share the personal stories of different community members directly impacted by CPC. Our third community story features Jimmy Chen. Jimmy is a young entrepreneur and real estate developer, who despite his youth, is already committed to giving back to his community.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Leadership Council and FeedForward Provide Groceries to Seniors at Hong Ning Housing
The residents at Hong Ning Housing received 160 culturally appropriate grocery boxes each Friday between the weeks of April 16 – 23. The deliveries were distributed by Feed Forward, the Chinatown Strong Initiative, and the CPC Leadership Council, and were made possible by the generosity of Yao King (Founder and CIO of YK Asset Management).
CPC Partners with Helen Keller International to Provide Free Vision Screenings
CPC is partnering with Helen Keller International to provide vision screenings to hundreds of children in our early childhood centers and after school programs. More than 70 children received free glasses. Thank you to Helen Keller International for providing access to vision screenings.
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.
CPC and the Gotham Organization Celebrate a New Mixed-Income, Intergenerational Community in Lower East Side
CPC, in partnership with the Gotham Organization, on May 25th held a ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of our mixed-used development in the Lower East Side. It will generate 208 permanently affordable residences inclusive of 115 residences dedicated to senior affordable housing, a new headquarters for the CPC Manhattan Community Center, and a renovated Beth Hamedrash Hagedol Synagogue.
CPC Receives $2,500 from MassMutual in Support of CPC's Community Safety and Belonging Initiative
Thank you to MassMutual for their generous donation for CPC's Community Safety and Belonging Initiative to #StopAsianHate. Funds will help address health, economic and safety issues brought on from the pandemic and rise in anti-Asian hate. The goal is to ensure that Asian American New Yorkers feel safe, respected, and included in their neighborhoods and across NYC.
Our Community, Our Stories - CPC Builds Supportive Foundations: Karen Li
Our fourth “Our Community, Our Stories” profile features Karen Li. Karen Li is a high-energy alumna who is now studying Ethnicity, Race and Migration at Yale. For her, the future has many possibilities. Li has a strong interest in social justice efforts and is considering going into grassroots organizing and/or nonprofit management.
Brooklyn Partners Stand Together for 'Hate Has No Home Here' Event
On May 25th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Met Council on a food distribution to address food insecurity and to push back against, hate, bigotry, and discrimination against the AAPI community.
CPC Speaks at Queens Rises Against Hate Rally
On May 2nd, Mitch Wu and Marilla Li of CPC Queens Community Services spoke at the Queens Rises Against Hate rally organized by Queens Borough President
Donovan Richards, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and NYS Attorney General Tish James. Thank you to all the elected officials, allies, and community members for attending the rally!
CPC Joins Panel in UNH Leading for Impact Professional Development Program
On May 7th, CPC participated on a panel for the United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) Leading for Impact Professional Development Program. CPC Chief Strategy Officer Brian Chen served as the moderator for a discussion on Leadership Agility and Adaptability, which included Executive Directors from partner organizations BronxWorks, Center for Family Life, East Side House Settlement, and WHEDco. CPC Health Education Supervisor Tommy Lee is also a participant in the leadership development program.
CPC Speaks at Association for a Better New York's AAPI Heritage Month Event
On May 19th, CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho was a speaker on an esteemed panel in recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month hosted by the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). The panel focused on the AAPI community’s contributions to our city, impactful AAPI organizations, and challenges that have arisen with the surge in AAPI hate crimes.
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 cpc-nyc.org/news/2517/cpc-update-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 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.
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。
