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CPC Awarded Grant to Expand
Civic Engagement in Brooklyn
CPC was recently welcomed to Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Immigrant Rights Fund and awarded a $20,000 grant to support Advancing Our CommUNITY, CPC’s campaign to promote social and economic empowerment of Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities. With this grant, CPC will expand our civic engagement, policy advocacy, and community mobilization efforts in Brooklyn through our newly created Policy and Public Affairs Division and CPC Brooklyn Community Center.
Statement on FY219 Enacted NY State Budget
The Chinese-American Planning Council is grateful for the hard work of State officials and other advocates who fought for immigrant and low-income communities throughout the budget negotiations
CPC and NYC's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs to Jointly Host Immigrant Resource Fair
It’s no coincidence that CPC and MOIA are bringing this Immigrant Resource Fair during Immigrant Heritage Week 2018.
Addressing Salary Disparity in Early Childhood Education
Certified teachers at community-based early childhood education programs (CBOs) in New York City earn as little as 60% of what Pre-K teachers earn at schools operated by the Department of Education
NYC Coalition for Adult Literacy Rallies for Full Funding in 2019 NYC Budget
The rally on the steps of Queens Borough Hall protested $12 million in proposed cuts to funding of free English classes.
How We Communicate Without Communications Staff
Having a dedicated communications team is out of reach for many nonprofits, but the need to communicate effectively to external audiences is still there. This short podcast produced by Big Duck provides some insight on how CPC encourages all staff to be ambassadors.
CPC Joins 10th Annual APA City Advocacy Day
Despite the gloomy weather on April 25, 2018, and in the midst of the nation’s anti-immigrant climate, CPC joined forces with over 45 Asian led and Asian-serving organizations for the Coalition for Asian American Children & Families’ 10th Annual Asian Pacific American (APA) City Advocacy Day. About 300 impassioned community members, services providers, advocates, and elected allies partook in the event.
FPWA Supports CPC Education & Career Services with Program Grant
On April 17, 2018, CPC attended the 2018 FPWA Program Awards Breakfast. Accepting the $20,000 grant on behalf of CPC were Wayne Ho, President & CEO; Kim To, Chief Development Officer; and Brian Chen, Director of Education & Career Services.
CPC visits Washington DC for Asian Americans Advancing Justice Conference
The Advancing Justice Conference is the largest national conference focusing on civil rights and social justice issues as they affect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The three days of programming included panel discussions, caucus sessions, skills and capacity building, networking, and legislative visits.
CPC Statement on Nepal's Temporary Protected Status
On April 26, 2018, the Trump Administration announced termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal. The termination will take effect June 24, 2019.
Encouraging Advancement of APA Community Through Public Service
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, CPC President & CEO, Wayne Ho, spoke at the "Strong Voices: Asian Americans in Action" symposium hosted by the Asian Pacific American Caucus at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Upcoming Community Events
CPC Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)
CPC invites you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with us! Join us at our APAHM events:
- May 1: Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Service; How You Can Be Your Best for the Community, 5:30pm at Chung Pak LDC. Please RSVP to Flora at flau@cpc-nyc.org or purchase tickets online.
- May 11: BEST Alumni Session
- May 17: CPC Advocacy Day, all day at City Hall
- May 18: API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- May 22: Open Door Senior Center’s Senior Citizen Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, 10am-1:30pm at CPC Open Door Senior Center, 168 Grand Street. Tickets required.
- May 24: Queens Nan Shan Senior Center’s 30th Anniversary Dinner, 6pm at New Mulan Restaurant. Tickets required.
For more information on these events, please view our events calendar.
Queens Community Services Kids’ Chinese Cultural Program
The event will be held at CPC Queens Community Center
133-14 41st Avenue, 2nd Floor Flushing, NY 11355
For additional information, contact: Wai Yee Chan wchan2@cpc-nyc.org, 718-358-8899
Event
Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Service: How You Can Be Your Best for the Community
5/1/18 at 5:30 PM at Chung Pak LDC 96 Baxter Street, 13th Floor
$20: CPC Staff and former/current program participants*
$38: All other guests*
*Purchase tickets in advance here. No tickets will be sold at the door.*
ickets include access to panel discussion, reception, and copy of the highly acclaimed book, "PO-LING POWER: Propelling Yourself and Others to Success by Betty Ng and Po-Ling Ng.
Agency-Wide
Free HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C Testing
5/7/18 from 10 AM to 1 PM
165 Eldridge Street New York, NY 10002
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL and FREE
**First 5 participants will receive a Starbucks gift card!**
End the Stigma: API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk
5/20/18 from 8:30 to 12:30 PM in Central Park
and
API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Pre-Walk Workshop: Poster Designing
5/18/18 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM
CPC - Project Reach, 39 Eldridge Street, 4th FL, New York, NY 10002
For more info, contact HIV@cpc-nyc.org or call 646-613-8420
Child Care Training Courses
120-Hour Child Development Associate/CDA Course (English)
120 Hours (Includes Books & Examination Fee)
1st Session: 4/14/18 to 8/25/18 (17 Saturdays), 9 AM to 5 PM
2nd Session: 10/6/18 to 2/23/19 (17 Saturdays), 9 AM to 5 PM
First Aid/CPR Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: Offered monthly
10-Hour Medication Administration Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: 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 tkam@cpc-nyc.org.
Education & Career Services
Job Training Information Sessions
Manhattan Community Center - Monday 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and Tuesday 5/29 at 9:30 AM.
165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012
Queens Community Center - Thursday, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 and 5/31 at 10 AM.
133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor Flushing, NY 11355
Brooklyn Community Center - Friday 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 10 AM.
4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11232
Queens Community Services
Kids’ Chinese Cultural Program
5/5/2018 at 10 AM
133-14 41st Avenue, 2nd Floor Flushing, NY 11355
