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CPC's 2019 City Advocacy Day
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) and over 200 community members convened a press conference and rally on the steps of City Hall as part of CPC's 2019 City Advocacy Day. CPC called on the Mayoral Administration and the City Council to make critical investments to address the persistent and emerging needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Family Child Care Providers and Early Childhood Champions Honored at CPC's Queens Community Center
On March 30th, CPC’s Asian Child Care Resource and Referral (ACCR) held a fun-filled and informative luncheon and awards ceremony for the appreciation of family child care & early childhood champions at CPC’s Queens Community Center. A total of 53 licensed family child care (FCC) providers attended the event.
Adult Literacy Classes Visit the Educational Theater of New York
CPC’s Adult Literacy Program visited the Educational Theater of New York on April 2nd and watched "The Open Window" and "The Necklace", two plays adapted and directed by Barbara Bregstein.
CPC Celebrates Conclusion of Queens Naming Campaign
CPC celebrated the completion of its Queens Naming Campaign at a reception on Monday, April 8th at CPC Queens Community Center having raised $1.2 million in private funding.
CPC Statement on the NYC FY2020 Executive Budget
CPC acknowledges Mayor de Blasio for his $92.5 billion FY 2020 Executive Budget that makes some key steps toward building a fair and equitable city. We urge both the Mayoral Administration and City Council to continue to work to ensure that immigrants, people of color, and low-income New Yorkers will be included fairly in the adopted budget.
CPC and Subsidiary Welcome New Board Members and Officer
CPC is excited to announce the elections of Li Yan Chen and Michael Lee to CPC's Board of Directors as well as Flora Si as the Chair of its subsidiary, CPC Home Attendant Program (CPCHAP).
Workshop at Chinatown Senior Center Focuses on Pedestrian Safety and Phone Scam Prevention
NYPD officers and a specialist from NYC's Department of Transportation held an educational workshop for 200 seniors on pedestrian safety and how to prevent phone scams on April 10th.
Children from Chrystie Street Afterschool Program Tour Local FDNY Stations
Elementary children from CPC's Chrystie Street SACC visited two local FDNY stations to learn about fire safety and the important work that firefighters do. The station tours were made possible by DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong, who accompanied the children at the 75 Canal St. station, home of the Chinatown Dragonfighters.
On View: CPC Brooklyn Seniors Photo Exhibition
CPC Brooklyn Community Services is currently holding our first photo exhibition titled "Happy Life." The show will run until May 8th on the 5th floor of the Brooklyn Community Center. Visitors may vote on their five favorite photos.
Education Resource Fair
CPC Brooklyn Community Services in partnership with A-Plus Academy and Academic Approach will be hosting an Education Resource Fair on Saturday May 11th, 11AM at P.S. 310K, located 942 62nd Street, Brooklyn NY 11219. Our annual Education Resource Fair is dedicated to bringing education resources to community members of all age groups and backgrounds and this year will be no different.
Upcoming Community Events
5/8: Civil Service 101 Information Session
Are you interested in working in civil service? If so, attend our special information session to learn more! The information session will be on May 8th at 1:00 PM SHARP.
We are located at 165 Eldridge Street, 2 FL, New York, NY 10002.
Please bring a photo ID and TWO hard copies of your resume on the day of the information session.
To register for this event, please visit and sign up at: tinyurl.com/civilserviceinfo
5/10: BEST - Asian American Game Changers Panel
CPC is partnering with JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) for another exclusive speakers spotlight and networking opportunity in JPMC Midtown Branch! On May 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, community members have the opportunity to engage in a speaker spotlight panel, practice mock interview skills and network with volunteer mentors!
If you are interested in attending this event, please complete this form and submit any questions!
This workshop is intended for college students or CPC Youth Alumni ONLY.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Suzan Lam at slam@cpc-nyc.org.
For more information, please visit our website at www.cpc-nyc.org and search BEST.
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 hhkam@cpc-nyc.org.
Education & Career Services
Job Training Information Sessions
Manhattan Community Center -- Mondays -- 5/13, 5/20 at 9:30 AM
165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012
Queens Community Center -- First Thursday of the month -- 6/6 at 10 AM
133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
Brooklyn Community Center -- First Friday of the month -- 6/7 at 10 AM
4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
