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Amy Latorres is Honored at Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List Gala

On November 14th, Amy Latorres, Director of Education and Career Services at CPC, was recognized at the Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List Gala. The annual event celebrates influential figures shaping their industries and provides a platform for networking and collaboration among Brooklyn's professionals. Amy, who leads efforts to support the academic and career advancement of individuals from youth to adulthood, joined other leaders from various sectors, including law, business, health, and community service.

CPC Joins Robin Hood Panel on AAPI Access to Public Benefits 

On November 12th, Wayne Ho, CPC’s President and CEO, represented CPC on a Robin Hood panel with MinKwon Center and Public Health Solutions to discuss improving public benefits access for AAPI communities and best practices for supporting community members. He shared some of CPC’s key efforts to make benefits more accessible, including hiring multilingual staff to assist with applications, partnering with community organizations for outreach, and increasing collaboration across programs.

City & State New York Highlights CPC’s Advocacy Efforts 

On November 7th, City & State New York interviewed Carlyn Cowen, our Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, at the Somos Conference in Puerto Rico about the policy initiatives and advocacy efforts focused on immigrant protections in New York following the presidential election. Carlyn emphasized the need for policies that provide housing, food assistance, and more, to ensure all people, regardless of immigration status, can thrive. They reiterated that these priorities will continue to drive CPC’s advocacy efforts as we work to ensure that New York remains a sanctuary state.

Brooklyn Community Services Hosts Retreat in the Catskills

From November 1st through 3rd, CPC Brooklyn Community Services held a productive and refreshing 3-day, 2-night retreat at the Arnold House in the Catskills. The retreat brought together staff and their families, providing team-building opportunities and minimizing childcare challenges for parents. It included activities such as wellness and self-care workshops, policy training, and strategic planning sessions for the center.