Wayne Ho Discusses Mission-Driven Partnerships on New Podcast

On March 25th, Wayne Ho, President and CEO of CPC, joined host Dorian Lam, CEO of Cornerstone Land Abstract, on the podcast Start With the Close in Mind to discuss how mission-driven organizations evaluate potential development partners. Wayne highlighted the Broom Street Development Project with Gotham Organization and mentioned that CPC seeks partners who share our commitment to community empowerment and recognize the complexities of nonprofit operations and government funding.

CPC Job & Resources Fair Connects Over 85 Job Seekers with Opportunity

On March 5th, CPC hosted a Job & Resources Fair that brought together over 85 job seekers ready to take the next step toward employment and opportunity. Attendees came eager to connect, learn, and explore new career paths. They were met by 25 employer and community partners offering immediate hiring opportunities and career-building resources. From healthcare and social services to retail and administration, employers represented a wide range of industries ready to welcome new talent.

CPC Hosts Mental Health Forum on AAPI Community Disparities and Care

On March 10th, CPC hosted a Mental Health Forum titled "Building and Strengthening Mental Health in AAPI Communities" and brought together over 100 practitioners and social work students for professional development and networking. The forum explored how social determinants impact mental health awareness among AAPI individuals, highlighting elevated suicide rates among seniors, women, and college students and low treatment engagement. Keynote speaker Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin and a clinical psychologist panel featuring Dr. Doris Chang, Dr. Vanessa Li, Dr. Yihou (Mike) Zhou, and Dr. Thomas Kui emphasized the need for culturally competent care and community collaboration.

Press Coverage: Sing Tao Daily and World Journal

Over 500 Brooklynites Join Lunar New Year Celebration Hosted by CPC and Partners

On March 7th, CPC, New York City Economic Development Corporation, RaisingHealth Partners, and Chinatown Records hosted a vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration, drawing more than 500 community members to MADE Bush Terminal in Brooklyn. The event brought together immigrant families, local residents, and elected officials for an afternoon of cultural celebration, community services, and resources marking the close of the Lunar New Year season. Festivities included lion dancers, live music, cultural performances, and health screenings—alongside a coat giveaway with New York Cares, a fresh grocery distribution from GrowNYC, and gift bags for the first 300 attendees.

Press Coverage: World Journal, Sing Tao Daily, 1010 Wins (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

CPC Marks Pi Day with Call to Pass the PIE Food Security Package

On March 14th, also known as Pi Day, CPC organized a "PIE Day of Action" alongside community members, elected officials, and advocates to urge the passage of the Protect, Invest, and Expand (PIE) Food Security Package. The event, held at CPC One, highlighted the importance of the package in strengthening protections for benefits, investing in state nutrition programs, and expanding food assistance to ensure community members have access to food amid rising costs and surging demand at food pantries. 

Press Coverage: Sing Tao Daily, Documented (Chinese, English)

CPC and Allies Urge Fair Wages for Human Services Workers in amNY Op-Ed

On March 12th, amNY published an op-ed co-written by CPC, NMIC, and Lutheran Social Services of New York, advocating for #JustPay for human services workers and #FairPay4HomeCare workers in New York. The op-ed calls on Albany to address the urgent need to increase workers' wages to match rising costs, warning that anything less constitutes a pay cut. It also notes that recent wage gains are undermined when the state fails to fully fund them in contracts, shifting the burden to nonprofits and causing financial strains that destabilize the very safety net New Yorkers rely on.

Press Coverage: amNY