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CPC NY Chinatown OAC Kicks Off "Talent is Timeless" Competition

On June 26th, CPC NY Chinatown Older Adult Center hosted the first round of "Talent is Timeless" competition. A total of 17 individual and group performed and competed for the top 3 places. After careful judging, top honors were awarded to a dance group, a solo singer, and a Tai Chi group. All three winning acts will represent CPC at the Department for the Aging's Regional Competition in July.

CPC Kicks Off Pride Month with Staff Workshop on LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

On June 12th, CPC’s Community Health Services and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee organized an educational workshop to strengthen staff understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. The training provided foundational knowledge about gender identities, sexual orientations, and the differences between sex assigned at birth, gender identity, and expression. Attendees also discussed strategies to reduce stigma and create welcoming and inclusive service spaces for LGBTQIA+ community members.

CPC Tribeca Early Childhood Learning Center Achieve 4-Star Rating

The CPC Tribeca Early Childhood Learning Center has achieved a 4-Star Rating from QUALITYstarsNY, New York State's quality assessment system for early education programs. The evaluation examines multiple quality indicators including the children’s learning environment, family engagement, management and leadership, and staff qualifications and experience. This recognition assures parents that the center delivers high-quality learning experiences and provides a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that supports children's growth.

CPC's Queens AAPI Heritage Month Benefit Celebrates Community Leadership and Creates Pathways to Success

On May 28th, CPC hosted the annual Queens Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Benefit at Terrace on the Park. The gala was joined by over 400 philanthropic, corporate, government, and community leaders, who came together to celebrate the growing leadership within the AAPI community and raise funds to support CPC’s programs serving 20,000 Queens residents. The evening’s program featured a lion dance performance, testimonials from Queens residents whose lives had been transformed through CPC's services, and a special performance by the Joyous String Ensemble.