CPC Queens Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Benefit Honoree

Donovan Richards Jr.

Donovan Richards Jr., a lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, was elected Borough President in November 2020. 

As a child, he attended Jamaica High School and Redemption Christian Academy before studying at Nyack College. He later received a degree in Aviation Management from Vaughn College in East Elmhurst. 

Following the killing of a close friend during his teenage years, he got involved in his community, holding numerous positions in the City Council before being elected in 2013 to represent Southeast Queens and the eastern Rockaway Peninsula. 

As a Council Member, he chaired multiple influential committees, resulting in historic citywide investments in affordable housing, police oversight, clean energy and infrastructure. 

As Queens Borough President, he has been a tireless advocate for The World’s Borough, allocating more than $220 million in capital funding across Queens’ schools, cultural institutions, hospitals, libraries, parks and more.   

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the Borough President formed Operation Urban Sustainability to combat climate change, while continuing pushing to make Queens a more resilient borough. 

To better support the more than 1 million immigrants who call The World’s Borough home, he created the Immigrant Welcome Center at Queens Borough Hall in 2021, which has served hundreds of individuals over its first two years. 

To help rebuild the Queens economy, Borough President Richards created the Queens Small Business Grant program for Queens entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19, secured a commitment from JetBlue to keep its headquarters in Queens and oversaw the redevelopments of both LaGuardia and Kennedy airports. 

The Borough President has also empowered numerous historically disadvantaged communities through initiatives such as the Youth and Young Adult Council, Downtown Jamaica Improvement Council, the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge and Borough Hall on Your Block. 

Borough President Richards lives in Rosedale with his wife, Tameeka, and his son, Donovan III. 

CPC Queens Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Benefit will take place on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 at Terrace on the Park.

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。

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.