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August 2021 Impact Newsletter
A Full Day of Fun at CPC's Picnic for
Families with Special Needs
On Sunday, August 29th, over 300 people including participants, families, staff and volunteers of CPC Queens Special Needs Program gathered for a picnic to celebrate the end of summer at Queens Botanical Garden. Participants and their parents came together to enjoy the beautiful garden, appreciate a special piano performance by mother-son pianist duo Michelle Chen Kuo and Christopher Kuo, and participate in family-friendly games and activities. It was the first in-person gathering event for the families since the lockdown in March 2020.
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 Summer Rising Students Complete Mural at PS 130
Congratulations to PS 130 and Principal Fong on their School Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Principal Fong along with Resident Artist, Peach Tao, envisioned the mural "WE RISE" which encompassed the heart of Chinatown. The mural was unveiled August 11th and features a phoenix rising bringing life to the exterior wall of PS 130.
CPC Summer Rising Serves 1,400 Students from 8 Schools
Over 1,400 students from 8 schools in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens participated in CPC Summer Rising! Read more to see photos from events across the summer.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Hosts Tea Talks to Combat Pandemic Isolation and Stress
CPC Brooklyn Community Services held our first in-person Tea Talk, a group counseling session as part of the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative, in Sunset Park the weekend of August 14th. Through our Tea Talk sessions, seniors shared food and tea together and have the opportunity to discuss challenges they face throughout the pandemic, including mental health issues.
CPC IRA Residents Enjoy Summer Outings
Residents of CPC Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) at the Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs recently enjoyed a day at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Residents have been enjoying a series of outings throughout the summer.
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 Calls for Ending 24-Hour Shifts at NY State Hearing on Homecare
On July 27th, CPC Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer Carlyn Cowen presented testimony on behalf of the CPC Home Attendant Program, Inc. at the New York State Senate Joint Public Hearing on Nursing Home, Assisted Living, and Homecare Workforce. The testimony makes clear that New York State must end the 24-hour rule in homecare in favor of 12-hour split shifts and use its resources to meet the growing need for long-term care.
Our Community, Our Stories – CPC Fosters Power Through Empowerment: Justin LaBoy
Our ninth community story features Justin LaBoy. Singer-songwriter, performer, actor (under the stage name Justice LaBrave), and freelance video editor, Justin LaBoy’s life has been indelibly shaped by a CPC program, CPC Project Reach. What started in 1971 as a small youth program in a storefront on Eldridge Street has become a unique and uniquely networked organization that supports Asian, Black, Latinx, and immigrant teenagers to become leaders in the movement for social justice.
CPC Promotes Excluded Workers Fund with State Senator Myrie
On August 23rd, CPC worked with State Senator Zellnor Myrie and Center for Family Life to do outreach on the Excluded Workers Fund (EWF). CPC staff tabled at our CPC Brooklyn Community Center and provided information about eligibility and application procedures. If you need information or assistance on applying to EWF, please email achen6@cpc-nyc.org.
Our Community, Our Stories – CPC Creates Opportunities for Success: Alvin Lin
The "Our Community, Our Stories" campaign was launched to share the stories of different community members directly impacted by CPC. Our eighth community story features Alvin Lin. In 2008, Alvin Lin set out to find a new job. His aunt suggested he look into the Hospitality Careers Training Program at CPC Queens Community Center.
CPC SYEP Participants and Staff Join #StopAsianHate Day of Visibility Rally
CPC participated in the #StopAsianHate Day of Visibility organized by the Mayor's Office and NYC Council Member Peter Koo. Our Queens Community Services staff and Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants attended the rally, shared resources with community members, and encouraged local businesses to put up posters by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Photos courtesy of Korean American Family Service Center.
CPC Op-Ed in Gotham Gazette: It's Time to End Substandard Working Conditions in Home Care
CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho's op-ed, published on Labor Day, September 6th, describes the systemic devaluation of care work and New York State's current home care system that pays chronically low wages and rations care.
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 will be providing 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. Staff from the Career Center will respond within two business days with the next steps. Communication will be mainly conducted through online services (i.e. Zoom) and email.
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。
