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NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson Announces $12 Million Council Allocation to Continue Funding Adult Literacy Education Programs
On October 23, 2018, NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson, City Council Members Daniel Dromm and Carlos Menchaca came to CPC's Adult Literacy class to announce the $4 million City Council allocation to continue funding Adult Literacy programs. Working alongside the de Blasio administration, the City Council secured a total of $12 million for fiscal year 2019 to continue funding for Adult Literacy Education programs.
CPC Brooklyn Seniors Participate in CaringKind's Alzheimer's Walk on Coney Island Boardwalk
On September 23rd, CPC Brooklyn Community Services staff accompanied 25 seniors services members to participate in CaringKind's Annual Alzheimer's Walk in Coney Island . The annual walk raises awareness and funding to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Lois Lee is the First Recipient of the Elinor Guggenheimer Advocacy Award
On October 13, 2018, the Daycare Council of New York (DCCNY) honored the Unsung Heroes of the Early Childhood field.
The Federal Administration, via the Department of Health and Human Services, is proposing to define gender as binary, either male or female, and determined by genitalia at birth or through genetic test, according to a leaked memo obtained by the New York Times.
CPC Youth Advocate for a Healthier Community
The New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene published an article in the Journal of Urban Health about a decline in blood mercury levels. Direct outreach conducted by local community based organizations including CPC may have contributed to these promising results!
Wayne Ho Named City & State NY 2018 Nonprofit Power 50
On October 8, 2018, City & State NY published their "2018 Nonprofit Power 50." CPC's President & CEO, Wayne Ho, was named number 48 on the list.
CPC BCS Flu Shot and Hep B Screening
CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with SUNY Downstate Medical Center's Asian Pacific American Medical Society (APAMS) to provide flu shots and Hepatitis B screening for our community members on October 20th, 2018 at CPC's Brooklyn Community Center.
Congratulations to Community Member Judy on Passing her Naturalization Test
CPC Brooklyn Community Services is excited to send our Congratulations to Judy! On October 22nd, 2018, Judy successfully passed the Naturalization Test and is on her way to becoming a U.S. Citizen, realizing a life-long dream.
CPC statement on tragedy in Pittsburgh, PA
CPC joins with the Asian American & Pacific Islander community to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the Jewish community in response to the tragedy which took place on October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Community Events
HIV/AIDS is an ageless disease that can affect anyone. Everyone has the opportunity to fight against cultural and social stigma related to HIV and AIDS. Getting tested is one way to do that.
Free testing will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the CPC Manhattan Community Services Center (165 Eldridge Street New York, NY 10002). The first 15 attendees receive a $10 Starbucks gift card. CPC and Mount Sinai staffs will also be available to answer any questions for clients regarding HIV, Hepatitis C and STD testing.
You can participate in our World AIDS Day campaign throughout the month of November by following #WorldAIDSDay and #KnowYourStatus on
Twitter or visiting us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cpc.nyc
Child Care Training Courses
120-Hour Child Development Associate/CDA Course (English)
120 Hours (Includes Books & Examination Fee)
2nd Session: 10/6/18 to 2/23/19 (17 Saturdays), 9 AM to 5 PM
First Aid/CPR Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: Offered monthly
10-Hour Medication Administration Training
Chinese: Offered monthly
English: Offered monthly
3-Hour Orientations on Becoming a Licensed Family Day Care Provider
Chinese: Offered monthly
To register for Child Care Training Courses, please contract Mr. Kevin Tam, Training Coordinator, at 212-941-0030 ext.160 or email him at ktam@cpc-nyc.org; For Spanish, please contact Mr. Henry Kam at ext. 248 or email him at hkam@cpc-nyc.org.
Education & Career Services
Job Training Information Sessions
Manhattan Community Center - Mondays 11/5, 11/19,11/26 at 9:30 AM
165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012
Queens Community Center - Thursdays 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29 at 10 AM.
133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor Flushing, NY 11355
Brooklyn Community Center - Fridays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 at 10 AM.
4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11232
