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November 2020 Impact Newsletter
CPC is Thankful for Our Community
CPC's Early Childhood Centers, Senior Centers, Community Centers, and programs celebrated Thanksgiving with our children and families. Children participated in fun holiday activities both in-person and remotely. Our seniors were able to spend Thanksgiving with a warm meal thanks to turkey and prepared meal donations. Food was also distributed in Chinatown, Lower East Side, Flushing, and Sunset Park.
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.
Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic During a Pandemic
December 1st is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to unite to end the HIV epidemic, support people living with HIV, and honor those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS. CPC's Community Health Services has been engaged in a campaign with a goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by reducing health stigma and promoting healthy outcomes to our Chinese- and English-speaking community members.
FAMILY SUPPORT
We make it easier for individuals and families to access personalized social resources because support is fundamental at every age.
500 Safe from Hate Security Alarms Donated to CPC Home Care Workers, Staff, and Community Members
#SafeFromHate donated 500 alarms to CPC in November to support home care workers, CPC staff, and working parents. "All my aides are so appreciative for this surprise gift. They said it came just in time since it gets dark early, especially for those who leave work around seven or eight o’clock in the evening," said Karina Lee, Director of Patient Services, Chinese-American Planning Council Home Attendant Program (CPCHAP). Thank you to #SafeFromHate for their generous donation!
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 Testimony at Contracts Committee Hearing Urges City to Fully Fund Our Services
CPC Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer Carlyn Cowen testified at a remote Contracts Committee Hearing on November 25th to advocate for reinstating funding for indirect costs. Carlyn was at a food distribution at one of CPC's sites during their testimony, highlighting how critical every staff person and function within an organization is to the ability to meet the most urgent needs of NYC's residents.
CPC's Youth Services Cleans Up Hong Ning Housing's Parking Lot
On November 22nd, the CPC Wellness Program at Hong Ning Housing, and the CPC Youth Services' Learn and Earn Program partnered up to do a cleanup of the parking lot at Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly! The lot was covered from the fall foliage as well as residuals from various construction and trenching that has been taking place there.
In Memory: Harold Lui, Founding Member and Former Executive Director of CPC
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Harold Lui, a Founding Member and a former Executive Director of CPC. Harold was an incredible advocate whose life's work was dedicated to ensuring others had support to pursue a healthy and fulfilling life. Though he will be greatly missed, his generous work lives on.
Want to Get Involved? Join Our Leadership Council!
CPC Leadership Council is a group of business leaders and professionals who support CPC through strategic volunteer projects and fundraising efforts. If you are interested in joining our council, please contact Mabel Long, Director of Donor Engagement and Special Events, at mlong@cpc-nyc.org. Please click here to learn more about our existing members.
Upcoming Event:
To register, please visit https://resnav.eventbrite.com/.
For any questions or concerns, you can contact Employment Services at (212) 941-0041 or at ecsinfo@cpc-nyc.org.
Community Events
***CPC Community Centers are currently closed with programs and services operating on a modified schedule. Staff are reachable by email and phone. To receive the latest information about CPC programming, please sign up for our newsletter and/or continue to monitor our website at cpc-nyc.org/news/2517/cpc-update-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.
Remote Free Immigration Legal Consultation Day
Chinese-American Planning Council Brooklyn Community Services in partnership with NYS Office for New Americans (ONA) will be hosting a Remote Immigration Legal Consultation Day on Thursday, November 12th, 2020! If you need help on immigration application or have immigration concerns, please call to make an appointment to speak with our ONA Legal Counsel! Consultations are free and available to everyone. Space is limited, please call to make your appointment!
To make an appointment*, please call to schedule in advance: CPC Brooklyn Community Services: (917) 528 - 3273.
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 the nation's largest Asian American social services organization. Founded in 1965, CPC aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City.
華人策劃協會(華策會)是全美國最大的亞裔美國人及太平洋島民社區服務機構.成立於1965年,華策會專門為紐約市的華裔美國人,移民,和低收入民眾提供金融權力和社區服務
