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February 2022 Impact Newsletter
CPC Youth Build Solidarity During
Black History Month
CPC at New Utrecht High School, an afterschool enrichment program, partnered with the 67th Precinct Clergy Council to create an educational exchange day at CPC Beacon Community Center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, for Black History Month. On February 24th, 30 students from both programs came together to learn about Black and Asian history and culture and to promote solidarity among communities of color.
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.
Council Member Carlina Rivera Visits CPC Jacob Riis Early Childhood Center
Council Member Carlina Rivera visited CPC Jacob Riis Early Childhood Center on February 7th. During her visit, Council Member Rivera read stories to the children, greeted their families, and talked to the staff.
CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Offers Virtual Yoga Classes
CPC Brooklyn Senior Services kicked off virtual yoga classes on February 15th. These virtual classes provide an opportunity for older adults to stay healthy in body, mind, and soul!
CPC Early Childhood Centers Celebrate Valentine's Day
The children in our early childhood centers celebrated Valentine's Day with some creative and heartfelt crafts!
CPC Quoted in the News on Anti-Asian Hate
CPC staff have been quoted in several news outlets on the rise in anti-Asian harassment and violence. CPC Deputy Director of Queens Community Services Marilla Li commented on Christina Yuna Lee's murder in a Washington Post article; CPC Director of Childhood Development Services Mary Cheng commented on a NY1 story on the growing concerns of Chinatown residents for their safety; and President and CEO Wayne Ho commented on the need for proactive advocacy for our community in a Central Recorder article.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Asian Family Services Receives Child Advocacy Award
Congratulations to the CPC Asian Family Services Team for receiving the NYC Administration for Children's Services Commissioner's Child Advocacy Award! We greatly appreciate the dedication of Amy Chen, Andrea Kwan, Anna Xu, Di Li, and Grace Jiang in keeping children safe and families together!
CPC and Heart of Dinner Continue to Partner on Feeding Community Members
CPC is grateful to Heart of Dinner for their continued partnership, helping us provide meals to community members and homebound seniors. Special thanks to ACQ Bread Co. for providing bread to pair with these meals!
CPC Participates in Fair Pay for Home Care Advocacy Day
On February 14th, CPC joined the NY Caring Majority -- which includes seniors, people with disabilities, providers, advocates, and labor leaders -- to advocate for #FairPay4HomeCare. Thank you to State legislators who are sponsoring these bills and who met with us in Albany to discuss how we can better support home care workers and patients.
CPC Featured on NY1 to Speak on Home Care
CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho was a guest on NY1's "In Focus with Cheryl Wills" and discussed the growing needs of Asian American seniors due to the pandemic, the rise of anti-Asian hate, and the need for the State to pass the Fair Pay for Home Care Act and end 24-hour home care shifts.
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 Meets With Over 60 Legislators on 4th Annual State Advocacy Days
CPC held our 4th Annual State Advocacy Days on Tuesday, February 15th, and Wednesday, February 16th. CPC staff and community members met with over 60 State legislators to discuss how CPC has been supporting our communities during COVID-19, why it is critical that we fund our human services and home care workers, and how we need guaranteed healthcare, housing relief, and more for a just recovery.
CPC and the New York Knicks Celebrate the Lunar New Year
On Monday, February 14th, the Knicks hosted a Lunar New Year event and honored CPC with the ceremonial ball delivery! Special thanks to the Knicks for a celebratory and adrenaline packed evening.
CPC Chief Strategy Officer Brian Chen Comments on Chinatown New Business Growth
Brian Chen, CPC's Chief Strategy Officer, is quoted in an article by NY City Lens covering the recent opening of Uncle Lou’s Restaurant, owned by Louis Wong in Chinatown.
Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in Awards to Asian American Organizations
On February 20th, Governor Hochul announced funding to assist Asian American Community Organizations across New York State. This will be the largest investment in the Asian American community in New York State history.
CPC Distributes Ida Relief Fund for Immigrants
As one of the Ida Relief Fund administrators, CPC has made two rounds of payments to households and is gearing up for a third round. “They’ve been able to get on their feet. This program is helping,” remarked Steve Mei on CPC Brooklyn Community Services' efforts.
CPC's 57th Annual Lunar New Year Virtual Benefit
March 10, 2022
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.
Upcoming
Free Construction Training Program - Registration Open
The Flushing Mobility Collaborative is launching a pilot program in February. The program will consist of job and career readiness workshops. Each individual will have a support person to access available resources. Participants can also explore their skills and interest to determine what career they want to pursue while accessing resources that will help them complete the program.
For any questions, please contact the Career Center at (212) 941-0041 or 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。
