Students from CPC Homecrest’s SACC Program Explore Identity Through Art at Brooklyn Museum

On January 31st, students from CPC Homecrest’s School Age Child Care (SACC) Program at PS 153 participated in an educational and creative experience at the Brooklyn Museum. After a series of preparatory workshops focused on self-discovery and community building, the students toured the museum to view artwork they had studied. The visit included a hands-on activity where they presented their own creative pieces and designed personalized keychains representing their individual identities. This program was made possible by the UNH Center for Wellbeing Grant.

CPC Joins Panel to Address New York City's Early Childhood Workforce Crisis 

On January 14th, CPC’s Director of Childhood Development Services, Mary Cheng, spoke on a panel at CPC One, organized by the Day Care Council of New York (DCCNY). Joined by representatives from DCCNY and the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, the discussion centered on the findings of the new report, "Building a Stronger Child Care Workforce for New York City." The report details systemic challenges facing the city's nearly 40,000 child care workers and outlines policy solutions to address the staffing crisis threatening the entire early childhood education system.

CPC Nan Shan OAC Partners with Buddha Light Foundation to Serve Laba Porridge 

On January 22nd, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center (OAC) partnered with the Buddha Light Foundation to offer traditional Laba porridge to older adults in preparation for the Lunar New Year. This warm and nutritious dish, made from a blend of grains, beans, nuts, and fruits, symbolizes gratitude, harmony, and good fortune for the coming year. 

CPC Partners with Local Leaders to Deliver Free Produce to Community

On January 21st, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Council Member Alexa Avilés and GrowNYC to distribute over 400 boxes of fresh produce to community members. Each box was packed with a variety of vegetables and fruits, such as apples, onions, and tomatoes, providing nutritious ingredients to help families address food insecurity.

CPC Advocates in Albany for Living Wages, AAPI Funding, and Immigrant Services

CPC brought community voices to Albany this legislative season. We held our first-ever Dim Sum Legislative Breakfast with more than 30 State Senators and Assembly Members, advocating for living wages, increased funding for AAPI organizations, and expanded immigrant services. We joined coalition partners supporting #SNAP4All, which calls for food assistance for all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status, and #CARE4IF, which fights for accessible immigration legal services. Our Advocacy Fellows shared personal stories on housing and SNAP access and gained hands-on experience in legislative meetings and testimony.

CPC Speaks at Nonprofit BoardCon on Board Duties and Leadership

On January 20th, Luther Flurry, CPC's Chief Financial Officer, served as a panelist at the recent Nonprofit BoardCon conference hosted by New York Nonprofit Media. The event convened executive leaders and board members to focus on strengthening board-staff collaboration for greater organizational impact. Luther joined leaders from major social service organizations and financial and advisory firms for a panel titled "Board Responsibilities & Training 101." The discussion centered on the legal and ethical duties of nonprofit board members, including fiduciary oversight, mission stewardship, regulatory compliance, and practical governance skills.