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August 2019 Impact Newsletter
CPC Brooklyn Community Services Celebrates
Completion of Summer Naturalization Class
CPC Brooklyn Community Services' Summer Naturalization Class for 17 community members ran twice a week for a total of 11 weeks and celebrated their last session on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019. Community members near the interview stage were given extra individualized sessions outside of the regular class periods to provide additional practice. In the end, all three of the participants who had an N-400 interview were able to pass!
COMMUNITY AND 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 Named a Semifinalist in Nonprofit New York's 2019 Nonprofit Excellence Awards
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is honored to be named one of 13 incredible semifinalists of Nonprofit New York's annual Nonprofit Excellence Award.
CPC Statement on Federal Government Public Charge Rule
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) condemns the finalized public charge rule announced by the Federal government today as a systematic attack on low-income, immigrant families, and communities of color.
CPC 2019 Summer Internship Program Concludes on High Note
From leading arts and crafts sessions with the elderly to working on grant proposals, the internship program provided this cohort with an array of experiences catered to their individual interests, inclusive of accompanying team leaders to meetings with partners and community organizations, and visits to City Hall, the Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, and the Tenement Museum.
CPC Hosts Two Community Solution Fellows
CPC is happy to host two international fellows through the Community Solutions Program, a year-long professional development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender.
NYC Public Libraries Enlisted for Census 2020 Count
On August 1, 2019, Mayor De Blasio put $1.4 million to enlist NYC Public Libraries to help with census outreach and count, and CPC commended this effort and emphasized the importance of funding community-based organizations for Census outreach.
Know Your Rights Workshop Empowers Immigrants
On August 15th, we invited Ms. Maybeline Saharig from New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to speak to members of our community about their rights in the United States.
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.
Career Exploration Day Focuses on Creating Your Own Path
CPC's Brooklyn Community Center hosted Career Exploration Day on Saturday, August 10th to introduce high school students and their families to a panel of speakers from various sectors to share their journeys and offer advice to anyone struggling to decide on a career.
CPC Service Learning and Project Gateway Youth Gather Around the Campfire
This summer, the participants of the CPC Service Learning program collaborated with another youth program, Project Gateway, on our annual camping trip.
Project Gateway Congratulates Incoming College Freshmen At College Send-off Celebration
On Saturday, August 17th, Project Gateway celebrated incoming college freshmen as they take off on their journey to college.
Youth Rally for Expanded Summer Youth Employment Program
On Wednesday, August 14th, CPC youth joined Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and elected officials at City Hall to rally for new legislation that would create a new Youth Employment Education Program for all school-age New York City residents, regardless of immigration status.
Financial Literacy for Young Adults
How you spend or do not spend your money today will affect your tomorrow. Frank Wu and Michele Blatt from Prudential Financial shared valuable financial information to young people in Brooklyn so they can start creating a better financial future.
SYEP Cohort Focuses on Health Education and Advocacy Projects
This summer, Community Health Services hosted our second Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) cohort. The youth participants, directed by a Peer Educator, chose a unique health issue to build their advocacy project around. Topics focused on e-cigarette use, stress awareness, and suicide prevention.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
Brooklyn Seniors Participate in Flag Drawing Contest
Members of Brooklyn's Senior Services program participated in an Independence Day Celebration by submitting their artistic renderings of American flags as part of a drawing contest.
Manhattan Community Services Team Discuss Public Charge at Press Conference
On Friday, August 16th, the Asian American Federation (AAF) hosted a press conference to address U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Public Charge rule, and CPC’s Manhattan Community Services Team discussed how this new rule will impact the Chinese American community.
Call for Community Health Volunteers
CPC is seeking health care volunteers to serve on our Incident Review (IRC) and the Behavior Plan/Human Rights (HRC) Committees. These committees are mandated by the NYS Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for our special needs programs in Brooklyn and Queens.
Learn More About Working for the 2020 Census!
Date: Friday, September 20th, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Manhattan Community Services
165 Eldridge St., 2 FL, New York, NY 10002
Representatives from the United States Census are looking to fill job positions to meet the needs of this important campaign. There are a wide variety of jobs available for many skill levels.To sign up for this event, please visit: https://tiny.cc/census2020cpc
Upcoming Community Events
Free Flu Shot and Hepatitis B Screening
What: Free Flu Shot and Hepatitis B Screening Clinic
When: October 19th, 11AM to 4PM
Where: CPC Brooklyn Community Center, 4101 8th Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Who: All community members are welcomed, (children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcomed!!!
(718) 492-0409, bcs@cpc-nyc.org
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 hkam@cpc-nyc.org.
Education & Career Services
Job Training Information Sessions
Manhattan Community Center -- Mondays -- 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 and 9/30 at 9:30 AM
165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012
Queens Community Center -- First Thursday of the month -- 9/5 at 10 AM
133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
Brooklyn Community Center -- First Friday of the month -- 9/6 at 10 AM
4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232
