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January 2024 Impact Newsletter
CPC Queens Special Needs Hosts Winter Festival
On January 20th, CPC's Queens Special Needs team organized a Winter Festival in Flushing that brought together more than 400 families for a day filled with entertainment and support. The event featured fun activities such as painting, paper arts, karaoke, and games. In addition to the festive activities, it served as a platform to provide participating families with information on available resources, language assistance, and guidance.
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.
Childhood Development Services Brings Joy to Children with Toy Distribution
On January 6th, CPC's Childhood Development Services (CDS) distributed over 250 toys, books, and coats to children in celebration of Three Kings Day - a traditional Christian holiday honoring the visit of the three magi to the infant Jesus. This toy distribution event not only created memorable experiences for children but also strengthened a sense of community and unity among people from different backgrounds.
NYC CCR&R Consortium Hosts Financial Wellness Workshops
On January 27th, the New York City Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium (NYC CCR&R), led by CPC and three other organizations, organized multiple Financial Wellness Day workshops for over 165 licensed home-based child care business owners. Derek Chan, President of Greater Hudson Financial and recipient of the 2023 CPC Corporate Responsibility Award, was among the speakers offering tips for financial management and retirement planning.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
Nan Shan Older Adult Center Celebrates Laba Festival with Buddha Porridge
On January 17th, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center received 300 servings of Laba porridge from the Buddha Light Association to celebrate the Laba Festival, a celebration held on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the Chinese calendar. Laba porridge, also known as "Buddha porridge", is a blend of eight vegetarian ingredients and is traditionally prepared by Buddhist temples and monasteries.
CPC Quoted in The World on Housing Struggles Among Older Chinese Americans
On January 18th, The World published an article about the housing challenges faced by the older Chinese American community in New York City, particularly in finding affordable housing in gentrifying areas like Chinatown. Many older adults are struggling with rising rents. The article featured CPC Open Door and Nan Shan Older Adult Centers in providing essential services and assistance to address these challenges.
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 Statement On New York State FY25 Executive Budget and New York City FY25 Preliminary Budget
On January 16th, the Governor released New York State’s $223 billion FY25 Executive Budget, and the Mayor released New York City’s $109.4 billion preliminary budget. CPC is grateful for the critical investments and restorations made in these budgets. We urge both the Governor and the Mayor to ensure that the needs of all New Yorkers are meaningfully addressed in their respective budgets.
CPC Joins COFCCA's Anniversary Celebration and State Lobby Day
On January 22nd and 23rd, Wayne Ho, joined the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA)'s 50th anniversary celebration as their MC and the subsequent State Lobby Day in Albany. He and approximately 100 advocates met with over 50 state legislators to advocate for increased investments in child welfare services and the child welfare workforce as outlined in the #JustPay campaign.
CPC Discusses Targeted Advocacy and Community Support Using Latest AAPI Data
On January 17th, Wayne Ho, CPC President and CEO, joined the Coalition for Asian American Children + Families, the Chinese American Service League, and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at a press conference and panel on Change InSight, a research that reveals the unique issues in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. He stressed the significance of this data for targeted outreach and potential advocacy initiatives.
Policy and Public Affairs Presents Year in Review 2023
CPC's Policy and Public Affairs team has been working with staff, community members, government officials, and allies to amplify issues impacting the Asian American and Pacific Islander, immigrant, and low-income communities across New York State. The Year in Review highlighted their accomplishments in 2023 that propelled positive change and transformation within our communities.
Upcoming Opportunities / Events
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。華策會是為個人和家庭實現其教育、家庭、社區及職業目標而努力的可信賴機構。
ACERCA DE CPC
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.
