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September 2021 Impact Newsletter
CPC Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a culturally significant holiday celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian communities. CPC community members enjoyed annual Mid-Autumn Festival activities including celebratory gatherings and hundreds of mooncakes. Many thanks to our donors, supporters, and partners in making the festival a special one.
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 School-Age Child Care Centers and Afterschool Programs Re-Open for Fall
CPC School-Age Child Care Centers at PS 2, PS 20, PS 124, PS 130, PS 153, and Chrystie Street, as well as our high-school afterschool programs and CPC Beacon Community Center at IS220 in Brooklyn re-opened for in-person programming on September 21.
CPC Early Childhood Centers Kick Off Programs for Children Ages 0-4
CPC's six early childhood centers began fall programming with the start of the school year on September 13. CPC serves over 310 children in our early childhood centers.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Brooklyn Community Center Hosts Free Flu Vaccination
On September 24, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Walgreens Pharmacy to provide flu vaccinations to community members. All vaccinations are completely free, regardless of insurance status.
Yellow Whistle Distribution at Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly
On August 12, staff and Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns at Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly distributed over 300 whistles and hand sanitizers to residents and their home care workers.
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.
CPC's Resource Navigators and NYC Test & Trace Corps Reach 1 Million Contacts
CPC congratulates our partners in COVID-19 rapid response, NYC Test and Trace Corps, for the milestone of reaching over one million close contacts through the program. CPC's team of Resource Navigators is working hand-in-hand with the NYC Test and Trace Corps to provide assistance if a person has been exposed or tests positive for the virus.
CPC Provides Hurricane Ida Relief for Eligible New Yorkers
CPC joined elected officials and community organizations on September 27 to announce the Hurricane Ida Relief Fund. Please contact CPC if you would like assistance.
CPC Joins State Senator Gounardes' ERAP Day of Action
On September 7, CPC participated in State Senator Andrew Gounardes' Day of Action to encourage people to sign up for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Thank you to our staff and partners who handed out information from 7am-7pm.
Our Community, Our Stories – CPC Supplies Resources and Guidance to Thrive: Cui Ni Deng
The CPC Leadership Council has been reaching out to those who are eager to share how CPC had a positive influence on their lives. Our tenth community story features Cui Ni Deng. An essential worker, Cui Ni Deng is a home care worker who diligently and compassionately cared for her client(s) despite the many unknowns New Yorkers faced in the spring of 2020.
CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Joins CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk 2021
On September 21, CPC Brooklyn's Senior Services participated in CaringKind's Annual Alzheimer's Walk to support research for a cure to combat a disease that affects so many older adults.
CPC Joins Community Leaders to Call on City Council to Pass Introduction 1867
CPC joined United Neighborhood Houses, New York Immigration Coalition and Human Services Council, alongside Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Latrice Walker, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and Council Members Carlos Menchaca, Carlina Rivera, and Ydanis Rodriguez to call on the City Council to pass Introduction 1867 - Our City Our Vote. The legislation supports non-citizen voting and ensures all our community members are represented in our city.
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
Civil Service101 Information Session
October 14, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Are you interested in working in civil service? Attend our special online information session. Learn from DCAS representatives, who will be speaking about government jobs as well as how to apply to jobs online.
To register for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/1014CPCcs101
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。
