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June 2022 Impact Newsletter
CPC Receives $500,000 to Strengthen Mental Health Services
With the support of Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, CPC was awarded $500,000 in funding for the Community Recovery and Safety Services Initiative. This funding will boost CPC’s capacity to implement targeted education and outreach to raise community awareness of mental health care needs and connect them to available services and resources.
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 Youth Awarded 2022 Future Energy Leaders Scholarship
A CPC youth member Min Aung Zaw recently was honored with a scholarship award from the New York State Power Authority and United Neighborhood Houses as part of the 2022 Future Energy Leaders scholarship fund.
Congratulations to Class of 2022 CPC FCCN!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 CPC Family Child Care Network (FCCN) in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens who are graduating this year and moving on to the next milestone in their lives!
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 Celebrates Older Americans Month
On May 20th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services organized a special event with arts, crafts, and meals to celebrate Older Americans Month. The event was attended by over 300 older adults, together with Comptroller Brad Lander and Council Member Alexa Avilés.
Brooklyn Senior Services Tours Governor’s Island
On June 8th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services partnered with GrowNYC to organize a field trip to Governor’s Island for 40 community members to enjoy the green space and spend quality time with one another.
CPC Held a Housing Seminar with United Healthcare
On June 1st, CPC held a housing seminar in partnership with United Healthcare. CPC Brooklyn Community Services staff, Albert Li and Emma Li, spoke about subsidized housing, NYCHA, senior housing, and much more.
Local Fresh Food Box Program
CPC is partnering up with NYU Langone, Brooklyn Grange, and Glynwood to provide community members with an opportunity to enjoy fresh and organic seasonal Chinese vegetables grown on Brooklyn rooftops.
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 Emcees NYC Against Hate Rally After Buffalo Mass Shooting
On May 15th, CPC Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer Carlyn Cowen emceed the NYC Against Hate rally at City Hall to denounce the white supremacist attack in Buffalo and to call for more resources to prevent hate and violence.
CPC Statement on the NYC FY2022-2023 Adopted Budget
On June 10th, New York City passed a historic $101 billion budget. CPC is delighted to see critical investments that were made into human and legal service providers, the restoration of community schools, and funding for anti-hate violence programs. However, we are disappointed the budget missed the mark on a number of key areas, including housing preservation and development, homeless services, the human services sector, and education.
CPC Joins Care for All Rally
On May 31st, CPC joined the Care for All Rally to demand a $10 million investment in the FY23 city budget to ensure that all children and families can receive high-quality childcare, regardless of immigration status.
Brooklyn Senior Services Celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services accompanied 40 community members to Prospect Park to visit the green market as well as enjoy a picnic in this historic green space.
CPC Joins Win Panel Discussion on Advancing Leadership Through Collaboration
On May 25th, CPC joined Win, the city's largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing, for a panel discussion. The discussion centered around the AAPI Heritage Month National Theme, “Advancing Leadership Through Collaboration.”
CPC Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
CPC strongly opposes the United States Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which effectively overturns the Constitutional right to abortion as established in Roe v. Wade nearly 50 years ago.
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。
