COVID-19 Community Updates And Resources

As New York City enters Phase Four of reopening, CPC remains committed to the health and safety of our staff and community members. We have operated on a modified schedule since March, and will continue to do so throughout the summer.

CPC Receives $5,000 from Investors Bank Foundation in Support of College Counseling Center

On July 15th, CPC received a $5,000 grant from the Investors Bank Foundation. The funds will support CPC Project Gateway, our in-house college counseling and resource center, to provide one-on-one counseling, workshops, college trips, financial literacy education, networking events, and other supports for youth, their families, and adults seeking post-secondary opportunities.

CPC Adult Literacy Program Begins First Remote Citizenship Class

On July 20th, the CPC Adult Literacy Program began its first fully remote citizenship class. Twenty students enrolled with the ultimate goal of passing the citizenship test and becoming a U.S. Citizen.

CPC ECLW Launches 30-Hour Cohort Virtual Training in Chinese and Spanish

CPC Early Childhood Learning and Wellness Services (ECLW) is pleased to announce its first virtual 30-Hour Cohort Training in Chinese and Spanish for licensed family child care providers took place on June 20th with 48 licensed family child providers in attendance. These training courses are designed to help fulfill the requirements for license renewal.

CPC's Susan Zheng Featured as City & State Queens Hero

CPC staff member, Susan Zheng, was recently featured in City & State for her work as the residential manager for the Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program at the Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs, a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities that provides 24-hour care. We are so proud of the work of Susan, her colleagues, and all of CPC's staff for their dedication to serving our communities during this time.

Sumon Chin Named to the Board of Directors at Early Care and Learning Council

CPC is proud to announce Ms. Sumon Chin, CPC’s Deputy Director of Manhattan Community Services and Director of Early Childhood Learning & Wellness Services (ECLW), has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors at the Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC). ECLC is a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that represents the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs across New York State. 

Know Your Rights: Information on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

New York State has introduced an emergency rental relief program that will provide one-time rental assistance to New Yorkers burdened by rent during the COVID-19 crisis. The new deadline for applications for the program is set for Thursday, August 6th. Although the New York City’s housing courts partially reopened at the end of June, they have continued a pause on evictions through at least August 5th.

CPC and 5 Partner Organizations Extend Work of Flushing Economic Mobility Collaborative

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City, all organizations involved in the Mobility Learning and Action Bets (LABs) project in Flushing, also known as the Flushing Collaborative, have moved quickly to adapt. Thanks to the generous support of Robin Hood, the collaborative is extending its work beyond the initial nine month timeline and continuing to engage the cohorts assembled to discuss and address economic mobility in Flushing without interruptions.

CPC Voices Community Concerns On Discussion on Hate Crimes

CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes on July 28th as part of the quarterly meetings of the Interagency Committee on Hate Crimes (IAC).

CPC Presents Cook for a Cause: Chilled Yuzu Chicken Noodles with Lucas Sin of Junzi Kitchen

On July 19th, CPC hosted their first ever virtual fundraising event as a part of the CPC COVID-19 Relief Fund campaign. The two part cooking demonstration series kicked off with Cook for a Cause: Chilled Yuzu Chicken Noodles with co-founder and chef Lucas Sin of Junzi Kitchen, moderated by our very own co-chair of CPC’s Leadership Council, Lai Ling Li.

COVID-19 Testing Is Available for Free at a Location Near You

Did you get your test for COVID-19 yet? You can get a free COVID-19 test whether you have insurance or not. Tests are confidential and safe. Go to NYC.Gov/COVIDTest or text "COVID TEST" to 855-48 to find a testing site near you.