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  • Alan Gerson Honored as a Trailblazer in Law

    March 18, 2024
    On March 18th, Alan Gerson, CPC's General Counsel, was recognized by City and State in its inaugural Trailblazers in Law list. The list celebrates legal professionals who are using their legal training to make the world a better place. Alan developed CPC's COVID-19 protocols and rules to ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the pandemic and worked on legal and land use strategies in the CPC One project.
    March 18, 2024
  • Mitch Wu is Named in the Queens Power 100

    March 12, 2024
    On March 11st, City & State New York released its Queens Power 100 list, highlighting influential leaders in the borough. Among them is Mitch Wu, Director of CPC Queens Community Services, who was ranked 83rd on the list. Since joining CPC in 2018, he has helped organize solidarity rallies against anti-Asian violence and advocated for more state resources to support Asian American community organizations combating hate crimes. Additionally, he was also appointed by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards to the city’s Civic Engagement Commission.
    March 12, 2024
  • In Memory of Mr. David S. Chen (1949-2024)

    March 12, 2024
    We share with heavy hearts the passing of Mr. David S. Chen, an esteemed community leader, former Executive Director of CPC, and former Chairman of Chung Pak Local Development Corporation. Mr. Chen's legacy is distinguished by an unyielding commitment to the advancement of New York’s Chinese community and the broader Asian American community at large. His passing is met with poignant sorrow, tempered by the celebration of the extraordinary life he lived.
    March 12, 2024
  • CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center Celebrates Year of the Dragon with Dim Sum Brunch

    March 11, 2024
    On March 8th, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center held a Spring Festival Dim Sum brunch at the Royal Queen restaurant. Over 500 community members, staff, and elected officials came together to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Elected officials, including Assembly Members Edward Braunstein and Ron Kim, Council Member Sandra Ung, Civil Court Judge Cassandra Johnson, and representatives from the offices of Congresswoman Grace Meng, Attorney General Tish James, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, and Assembly Member Steven Raga, joined.
    March 11, 2024
  • Wayne Ho Appears on NY1's In Focus With Cheryl Wills

    March 11, 2024
    On March 10th, CPC President & CEO Wayne Ho joined “In Focus With Cheryl Wills” on NY1 to discuss the positive effects of CPC’s learning labs in the Queens and Manhattan community centers. These labs benefit over 4,000 immigrants, youth, and older adults annually by providing resources such as English language learning and digital literacy classes. He also highlighted the importance of digital equity and internet access, particularly in areas like telehealth.
    March 11, 2024
  • CPC State Policy and Advocacy Priorities for FY24-25

    March 8, 2024
    CPC Policy team outlined five key areas of focus in the State Policy and Advocacy Priorities agenda for FY24-25: Human Services, Immigrant Justice, Healthcare and Care, Housing & Mobility, and Climate & Environmental Justice. These priorities will guide the organization's advocacy efforts to ensure the continued support and empowerment of over 80,000 individuals and families as they pursue their goals in education, family, community, and career.
    March 8, 2024
  • Childhood Development Services' Family Day Events Empower Communities

    March 7, 2024
    Throughout March, CPC Childhood Development Services hosted a series of Family Day events at the Essex Street Market for staff and community members. These gatherings provided opportunities for families to bond over activities such as arts and crafts, games, cooking lessons, and receive information from CPC and its community partners. 
    March 7, 2024
  • Wayne Ho Featured in The New York Times

    March 6, 2024
    On March 6th, Wayne Ho, CPC's President and CEO, was featured in a recent article by The New York Times, highlighting the expansion of CPC programs to serve an additional 20,000 individuals over the past four years. Despite these efforts, challenges persist for the growing Chinese immigrant population in New York City, with hundreds remain on waiting lists for critical services such as adult literacy classes, mental health counseling, and support at older adult centers.
    March 6, 2024
  • CPC’s 59th Annual Lunar New Year Benefit Raises Over $393,000 to Empower Communities

    February 29, 2024
    On February 29th, CPC held its 59th Annual Lunar New Year Benefit at the House of Joy banquet hall in Chinatown and raised over $393,000 to empower and uplift over 80,000 Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities annually in New York City through CPC's services. Nearly 400 philanthropic, corporate, government, and community leaders to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and honor exceptional individuals for their contributions and dedication to the community.
    February 29, 2024
  • CPC Holds 6th Annual State Advocacy Day in Albany

    February 28, 2024
    On February 27th, CPC held its 6th Annual State Advocacy Day in Albany, followed by a virtual event on February 28th. Over 350 staff and community members gathered in Albany for discussions with over 50 elected officials regarding budget and legislative priorities aligned with the needs of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), immigrant, and low-income communities. Key priorities highlighted include fully funding human services, investing in the AAPI Equity Budget, implementing a COLA for human services workers, increasing home care workers’ wages, and more.
    February 28, 2024