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June 9, 2020
A Letter from CPC’s President and CEO, Wayne Ho
I don’t know what to say. The last few months, the last few weeks, and the last few days have brought out a range of emotions – not only anger, sadness, frustration, and disappointment but also hope, optimism, empathy, and compassion. The pandemic, anti-Asian violence, police brutality, and loss of life in the past few months are overwhelming, and it often feels like all of these struggles will not end. So I’m writing to share my feelings and thoughts during this time.
I do know that Black Lives Matter. It is immoral that Black individuals have to be worried about their lives when they walk out of their homes, especially when the police is killing them. In fact, we know that Black individuals are not safe in their own homes, as the police have also killed them in their own backyards, living rooms, and bedrooms.
I do know that our Black and Brown siblings are hurting. We must support our Black and Brown coworkers and community members. We must make sure that CPC is a safe, dignified, welcoming space for all staff and community members. COVID-19 has caused disproportionate deaths in Black and Brown communities, and over-policing and police brutality before and during this pandemic are making matters worse.
I do know that police brutality must end. Those sworn to uphold the law cannot be above the law. Protestors are calling for an end to the institutionalized violence against Black communities. I do not want to see another Black person killed by the police or another protestor being hit with batons, rammed by police cars, being pushed to the ground, or being pepper sprayed.
Open Letter:
Invest in Human Services,
Not Over-Policing Our Communities
CPC has joined 194 human services organizations across New York City to call on the City to make targeted cuts to the NYPD and to protect investments in human services. The full letter was published in City Limits.
We ask that you join us in supporting Black-led and Black-serving organizations and the work of our Black and Brown allies who are pursuing a more equitable and just future. Below are just a few that we value.
Black Voters Matter - bvmcapacitybuilding.org - Donate Here
Brooklyn NAACP - brooklynnaacp.org - Donate Here
BYP100 - byp100.org - Donate Here
Center for Law & Social Justice - clsj.org - Donate Here
Ida B Wells Society - idabwellssociety.org - Donate Here
Transgender Law Center's BLMP (Black LGBTQIA+ & Migrant Project) -
transgenderlawcenter.org - Donate Here
Disability Justice Mutual Aid Fund - Donate Here
May 2020 Impact Newsletter
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 Presents at Early Care and Learning Council's Learning Cafe
On May 28th, CPC staff member Amy Eng, a licensed social worker, presented a webinar to share experiences of the Asian American population during this public health crisis. The presentation was part of the Early Care and Learning Council's series of learning cafes.
CPC Afterschool Students Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
CPC afterschool students created cards and messages to #ThankATeacher during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8th.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Receives $2,000 from Investors Bank to Support Senior Services
CPC held a virtual check presentation ceremony via Zoom on May 19th with Investors Bank. The funds will support our senior services in Brooklyn as well as other boroughs. Seniors remain one of the most vulnerable communities during these crucial times and need as much support as possible.
Know Your Rights: Emergency Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave for Child Care and Coronavirus
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides many workers new rights to paid sick time and paid family leave to use for coronavirus-related health and family caregiving reasons like quarantine and child care. For longer-term child care needs, the Families First Act provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected family leave for working parents. See fact sheets in Chinese and Spanish in this post.
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.
Highlight Essential Workers Using #AlwaysEssential
Join us in highlighting essential workers! Our campaign features authentic photos of New Yorkers who provide healthcare, teach our youth, deliver meals to our seniors, drive subway trains, keep our justice systems running, and so much more every day. Highlight their work on social media using #EssentialWorker and #AlwaysEssential.
Give In May Raises Funds for AAPI Nonprofits
Last month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Heritage Month, CPC took part in a national campaign called Give In May. We raised more than $3,500! Thank you to all the generous donors who joined this campaign in support of AAPI communities nationwide.
How the Asian American Community in NYC Can Survive and Thrive Post-Crisis
In early May, CPC president and CEO Wayne Ho spoke on the Greater podcast hosted by Jamie Rubin and Cheryl Cohen Effron, two co-founders of the non-profit Greater NY, about how to rebuild equitably for the future.
CPC Statement on Police Brutality and AAPI Solidarity with the Black Community
CPC extends our deepest condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and demands justice be served for them and members of the Black community who have been victims of police brutality.
207 Human Services Organizations and 1500 Human Services Workers Release Letter to Mayor Calling on the City to Fund Essential Services and Workers
207 human services agencies and over 1500 individual human services workers released an open letter to the Mayor calling on the City to recognize the human services workforce, which has been declared essential during COVID-19, as such by providing adequate pay, proper PPE, and fully funded contracts and services.
32 Community Based Organizations Release Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Neighborhood Recovery Plan
AAPI neighborhoods have experienced the economic devastation of COVID-19 since long before the shelter-in-place began. CPC has united with local organizations to release the following plan to call on government officials to prioritize AAPI neighborhoods in recovery efforts. While AAPI neighborhoods were the first to suffer, we will not be the last to recover.
Upcoming Community Events
Community Event Modifications
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. In-person information sessions will resume when non-essential services are allowed to operate.
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 now 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.
