The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)'s Lunar New Year Gala 2026 will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pier Sixty.

We are excited to announce our Legacy Award Honoree, Ms. Peggy Sheng, in recognition of her dedication and profound impact on advancing the health and well-being of our community.

Peggy Sheng is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Coalition of Asian American IPA (CAIPA), where she dedicated over 30 years to advancing healthcare access and advocacy for AAPI communities across Greater New York. Her leadership supported more than 1,400 healthcare providers serving over 500,000 residents and helped establish the CAIPA Community Service Fund and Foundation, expanding family services, food access, mental health, and wellness programs. During COVID-19, she coordinated the delivery of hundreds of thousands of PPE to 58 hospitals, earning recognition as a New York State “Community Pandemic Hero.” She continues her service through the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation New York Chapter.

Message from Ms. Peggy Sheng

I’m truly honored to be recognized by the Chinese-American Planning Council. For more than sixty years, CPC has been a trusted presence for AAPI, immigrant, and low-income communities across New York City, helping families thrive and opening doors to opportunity.

Through my work at CAIPA, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with CPC on community health efforts, education, and expanding access to care and essential resources. Working together has reinforced my belief that culturally responsive services and strong partnerships are key to advancing health equity and dignity for all.

This recognition means a great deal to me because it reflects what’s possible when organizations come together in service of our communities. I’m deeply grateful to CPC for this honor and for its continued commitment to compassion, equity, and lasting community well-being.

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.