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November 2021 Impact Newsletter
CPC Hosts Inaugural AAPI Reception at
SOMOS Conference
On November 6th, CPC organized the first ever Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Reception at the Somos El Futuro Conference! Held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the conference aims to unite Latinx communities to make transformative impacts on socio-economic and civic statuses across New York State and beyond. Somos brings together 800 city, state, and federal elected officials as well as nonprofit, corporate, union, and government leaders.
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 and Essex Market Partner to Bring Healthy Recipes to Seniors and Families
On November 9th, CPC and Essex Market co-hosted a cooking workshop with the residents of Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly. CPC also partnered with Essex Market to provide a series of workshops for families of our early childhood centers and afterschool programs.
CPC Nan Shan Senior Center Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Events
Throughout November, CPC Nan Shan Senior Center has had COVID-19 vaccination events to support our seniors. More than 50 community members received their COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in partnership with Mannings Pharmacy, and later this month the center hosted an event on viral PCR and antibody testing.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
Technology Workshops Bridge Digital Divide
CPC Brooklyn Senior Services is excited to offer technology workshops to community members. Providing technology workshops will enable community members to access information and resources digitally as well as receive services through different video conferencing platforms. Thank you to Council Member Carlos Menchaca for supporting our seniors through the City Council's Digital Inclusion Initiative!
CPC Community Members Celebrate Thanksgiving
Thanks to the generosity of our partners, CPC community members across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn enjoyed a Thanksgiving holiday full of turkey and gratitude. Some highlights include classroom activities at our early childhood centers, lunch for seniors, turkey raffle, and more!
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.
Chinatown Receives $20 Million from New York State
On November 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Chinatown will receive $20 million in funding as the New York City Region winner of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Chinatown's successful proposal was a collaborative effort by Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), Asian American Federation, Chinatown Manpower Project, Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Chung Pak LDC, and Think Chinatown.
CPC Calls on Governor and Legislative Leaders to Reform Home Care
CPC continues its advocacy on home care reform by calling on New York State Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Heastie to end 24-hour shifts and raise home care worker wages.
Rita Kurniawan Joins CPC as Director of Housing and Real Estate
CPC is excited to announce that Rita Kurniawan has joined as Director of Housing and Real Estate. She will be responsible for overseeing CPC’s affordable housing and real estate portfolio, ensuring effective strategic, operational, and fiscal management of CPC’s wholly-owned subsidiaries and rental properties.
CPC Hong Ning Residents Receive Booster Vaccine Dose
On December 2nd, more than 130 residents of Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly received their booster vaccine. The vaccine, screening, and observation was provided on site so residents did not have to travel. We fully appreciate the collaboration with Mannings Pharmacy, and we also thank and recognize TUC Management for setting this up!
For the month of November, CPC participated in a global campaign called Giving Tuesday with #BrooklynGives. #BrooklynGives is powered by the Brooklyn Community Foundation and aims to unite nonprofits in support of social change on Giving Tuesday, the biggest single day of giving each year.
We would like to thank you to all the generous donors who joined this incredible campaign in support of CPC. Because of your support, CPC can continue to empower and enrich the lives our community members.
CPC's 57th Annual Lunar New Year Virtual Benefit
Save the Date: February 17, 2022
Upcoming Opportunities / Events
CPC Community Centers are currently open with programs and services operating on a modified schedule and by appointment only. To receive the latest information about CPC programming, please sign up for our newsletter and/or continue to monitor our website at www.cpc-nyc.org/covid-19.
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 available via virtual/remote access. We provide 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.
Upcoming
Free Construction Training Program - Registration Open
CPC Career Center is accepting applications for the November 2021 session of BuildingWorks' FREE training program. This is a 6-week class that will prepare individuals for a career as a Union Carpenter. The next class will begin on November 8 and end on December 17. Classes meet Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Classes will be conducted in-person in Lower Manhattan, with some classes held virtually. To register and learn more, please visit https://www.cpc-nyc.org/events/free-construction-training-program-registration-open
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.
ABOUT CPC
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career.
關於華策會
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區
及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。
