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November 2019 Impact Newsletter
CPC Rallies at U.S. Supreme Court to Support
DACA Recipients and Dreamers
CPC traveled to Washington, DC with the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) on November 12th to join a nation-wide march. While in DC, staff also accepted the 2019 Democracy Champion Award on behalf of the Let NY Vote Coalition.
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 Welcomes Leaders from Around the World to 40th Anniversary CISANI Conference
CPC welcomed members from around the world as host of the 40th anniversary CISANI conference on November 11th, 12th, and 13th in New York City.
Strengthening Your Interview Skills - CPC BEST Mentorship Program
On November 7th, CPC Project Gateway coordinated a resourceful and engaging interview skill builder workshop with Eva Lee, Market Director Trainee at JPMorgan Chase (JPMC).
In Memory: Josephine Ho, CPC Board Member
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Josephine Ho, a CPC Board Member and advocate for Asian immigrants. Josephine served on the CPC Board for 30 years and dedicated her life to the community with kindness and compassion.
CPC Employment Services Hosts Second Open House for Census Bureau Jobs
On November 15th, more than 25 community members attended a special open house at the Manhattan Community Center to learn more about working for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Beacon National Network and YMCA of Virginia Visit CPC Beacon Community Center
CPC Beacon Community Center at IS 220 in Brooklyn was asked by NYC's Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Beacon National Network to host a site visit for the YMCA of Virginia and Roanoke City Schools, who are interested expanding the Beacon model to their region.
In Memory: Denise Eng, Director of CPC Queens SACCC at PS20
With heavy hearts, CPC announces the passing of Denise Eng, Director of CPC Queens School-Age Child Care Center (SACCC) at PS20. Denise has been serving the children of Flushing and Chinatown Manhattan with CPC since 1988.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Special Needs Program Celebrate Thanksgiving with Community Members
On November 24th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services' Special Needs Program hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration party for the program's families and community members.
CPC Nan Shan Senior Center Gives Out Thanksgiving Turkeys
CPC Nan Shan Senior Center in Flushing, Queens distributed Thanksgiving turkeys to senior members on November 22nd. Thank you to New York City Council Member Peter Koo, Peter Tu of Flushing Chinese Business Association, and the Lions Club who provided and helped distribute the turkeys.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts Elder Abuse Prevention Workshop
On November 13th, Tamia Rodriguez, MSW, program director of JASA Legal/ Social Work Elder Abuse Program (LEAP), spoke to members of CPC Brooklyn Senior Services about preventing elder abuse.
CPC Chinatown Senior Center Members Discuss Diet and Diabetes
A nutritionist, Daniel Wong of Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, held a health workshop for our seniors at CPC Chinatown Senior Center on November 6th covering diabetes and healthy diet.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Senior Services Dance Group Wins Third Place!
On November 9th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services Senior Service Dance Group joined the 10th New York Immigration Day dance competition hosted by Singtao Daily, Healthfirst, and Maimonides Medical Center.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services: A Passion for Ink Exhibition
On November 10th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services co-hosted a Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition titled “A Passion for Ink” at the Confucius Plaza Art Gallery in the heart of Chinatown.
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 Speaks at Roundtable on Future of Asian Americans in Social Service
A roundtable discussion hosted by the Asian Health and Social Services Council addressed issues faced by Asian American social work and helping professionals. The roundtable was held on November 16th at the Grand Street Settlement Essex Crossing Community Center.
CPC Joins Inclusive Value Ledger Campaign Proposed by AM Ron Kim and Senator Julia Salazar
On November 13th, Assembly Member Ron Kim and State Senator Julia Salazar were joined by CPC in addition to other advocates to announce their Inclusive Value Ledger (IVL) Campaign, the nation's first public payment system.
Wayne Ho Named to Nonprofit Power 100 List
City & State NY published their "2019 Nonprofit Power 100" list and CPC's President & CEO, Wayne Ho, was named number 48.
Flushing Mobility LABs Initiative Convenes Community Advisory Group at CPC Queens Community Center
The Community Advisory Group met on November 19th and will advise on a community research survey tool, decide on issues of focus, and make recommendations for a final implementation plan.
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Teaches Parents to Prevent Child ID Theft
On December 2nd, the first snowfall of the season, parents of individuals with special needs came out for a very important topic: preventing child ID theft.
APA Census Complete Count Committee Gathers 100 Leaders
CPC is part of the APA Census Complete Count, and Brenda Choy, Strategic Associate, attended and facilitated an icebreaker for this convening on November 16th.
CPC Project Gateway is hosting a free escape-the-room experience. Join us for some puzzles, mysteries, and challenges. Swing by to reunite, network, or meet new people. Share your college experiences through a 1st-year panel discussion and celebrate over lunch and hot chocolate.
“PG Escape the Holiday” will take place on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 at 165 Eldridge Street, 2nd FL, New York, NY 10002. Check-in will begin at 11:30 AM and the event is expected to end around 3:00PM.
To attend, make sure to RSVP here!
pgcc@cpc-nyc.org or 212-941-0041 ext 145
Upcoming Community Events
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Public Charge Forum
Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: P.S. 310, 942 62nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
For more information, please call CPC Brooklyn Community Services,
Ms. Shuping Deng, (718) 492-0409 ext. 313 or sdeng@cpc-nyc.org.
Child Care Training Courses
First Aid/CPR Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: Offered monthly
10-Hour Medication Administration Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: Offered monthly
3-Hour Orientations on Becoming a Licensed Family Day Care Provider
Chinese: Offered monthly
To register for Child Care Training Courses, please contract Mr. Kevin Tam, Training Coordinator, at 212-941-0030 ext.160 or email him at ktam@cpc-nyc.org; For Spanish, please contact Mr. Henry Kam at ext. 248 or email him at hkam@cpc-nyc.org.
Education & Career Services
Job Training Information Sessions
Manhattan Community Center -- Mondays -- 12/16, 12/23, and 12/30 at 9:30 AM
165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012
Queens Community Center -- First Thursday of the month -- 1/2 at 10 AM
133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
Brooklyn Community Center -- First Friday of the month -- 1/3 at 10 AM
4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Annual Lunar New Year Celebration 2020
Thursday, February 27th at Jing Fong Restaurant
Please join us for an inspiring evening with distinguished honorees, elected officials, community leaders, philanthropists, supporters and friends, to celebrate the Lunar New Year as well as CPC’s commitment to advancing our community for 55 years.
For more information on this event please contact Mabel Long at annualdinner@cpc-nyc.org or 212-941-0920 x.140 or x.146.
