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December 2022 Impact Newsletter
CPC Hosts Community Partners and Supporters at Appreciation Reception
On December 9th, CPC held an Appreciation Reception at Essex Market to express our gratitude to donors and partners and to highlight the impact of their contributions to the community. It was our first in-person reception in two years.
The reception was attended by more than 200 guests, including Senator John Liu, Assembly Member Peter Abbate Jr., the Commissioners of the NYC Administration for Children’s Services, Department for the Aging (DFTA), Department of Social Services (DSS), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Nelson Louis of the Ong Family Foundation (CPC Mission Partner), and other foundation leaders. We also introduced the honorees for our Lunar New Year Benefit: Derek Chan of Greater Hudson Financial, NYC Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium, and CPC Services for Families with Special Needs in Queens.
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’s Adult Literacy Class Class Visits Manhattan
On December 8th, CPC’s Adult Literacy Class celebrated the holidays by visiting iconic Manhattan landmarks, including the main branch of the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Before their trip, our instructor Nick Furio taught students about various holiday sites and vocabulary. Students were then asked to locate the sights and take selfies with them on their scavenger hunt.
Director of Childhood Development Services Mary Cheng Named a 2023 PASEsetter Award Winner
On February 28th,2023, Mary Cheng, CPC Director of Childhood Development Services, will receive the 2023 PASEsetter Award from the Partnership for After School Education (PASE). This award recognizes exceptional afterschool educators whose commitment, energy, and creativity have made an indelible impact on the children and youth of New York City.
CPC Provides Childcare Assistance to Low-Income Families with Undocumented Children
On December 14th, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled Promise NYC, a program that will provide subsidized childcare to low-income, undocumented families who are otherwise ineligible for federal subsidies due to their immigration status. CPC was entrusted with launching the initiative alongside three other community-based organizations. Each organization is responsible for a specific borough, with CPC focusing on Queens.
CPC Youth Celebrates New Year's Eve in Times Square
On December 31st, a group of CPC youth from New Utrecht High School's ACE Program and IS 220's Beacon Community Center, along with their counterparts from other community-based organizations, were invited to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the Police Athletic League.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Chinatown Senior Center Opens at 55 Chrystie Street
On November 21st, CPC Chinatown Senior Center began its first day of operations at 55 Chrystie Street. This is its temporary location for the next five years while 70 Mulberry Street is being rebuilt following a fire in January 2020. Thank you to the New York City Department for the Aging for supporting us throughout this difficult time.
CPC Open Door Senior Center Hosts a Press Conference by Senator Gillibrand On a New Federal Bill
On December 16th, CPC Open Door Senior Center hosted a press conference by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to announce federal legislation that would modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to better protect beneficiaries from having their benefits stolen through identity theft and skimming scams.
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 Joins the Relaunch of the Fair Pay for Home Care Campaign
On December 13th, CPC joined the New York Caring Majority to relaunch the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign. CPC, represented by Civic Engagement and Training Manager Caroline Scown, joined older adults, people with disabilities, home care workers, advocates, home care agencies, and elected officials to continue advocating for a fair and equitable wage for home care workers.
CPC Hosts 2022 Holiday Party
On December 14th, CPC hosted a holiday party for over 200 members of the CPC team, Board, and Leadership Council at Bowery Beer Garden in Manhattan. Guests enjoyed food, drinks, music, activities, and raffles. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and celebrate our collective accomplishments.
CPC Board Member Christopher Kuo Featured on Asian American Life
On December 13th, CPC Board Member Christopher Kuo and his mother Michelle Chen Kuo were featured on Asian American Life, a multiple Emmy-nominated news magazine show. The story shares their family history, music careers, and charitable efforts through Two Piano Journey. Click here for the full story.
CPC Supports New Law to Better Protect New Yorkers from Discrimination
On December 29th, CPC Chief Program Officer Edgar Pereira spoke at a press conference on a bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that protects New Yorkers of all backgrounds from discrimination. He thanked Governor Hochul, Senator John Liu, and Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and highlighted the importance of treating all New Yorkers equally, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
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.
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。
