CPC's 60th Anniversary Gala will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street.  

We are excited to announce our final distinguished honoree, Sally T. WongAvery, in recognition of her lifelong contributions to education, community service, and dedication to creating meaningful change in the lives of others—particularly immigrants and underserved communities—on both local and national levels.

Sally T. WongAvery, born in Hong Kong, graduated from San Diego High School, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and earned a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, and Toishan, she became a certified court interpreter and opened a law office serving low-income immigrants.

Sally has dedicated her career to empowering communities through education and cultural preservation. As Principal of the Chinese School of San Diego, she expanded Chinese language and cultural programs, including a popular Chinese New Year celebration. She co-founded a Chinese bilingual preschool and the Chinese Service Center, which assists immigrants with acclimation, housing, and employment resources.

Sally also co-founded the Chinese Historical Society of San Diego and served as the first female President of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Balboa Park’s House of China. Her contributions include establishing the WongAvery Global Languages and Culture Program and promoting international scholar exchanges.

Her achievements have been recognized by Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Commission, the California Legislature, and the U.S. Congress, among others. Sally’s legacy includes named honors at University of California San Diego, Cambridge University, and in Toronto, Canada. She enjoys traveling, collecting books, and spending time with her family.

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。

ACERCA DE CPC
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.