CPC to Name the Nan Shan Senior Center Dining Hall in Honor of Maria Poon
Jul
7
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: July 7, 2022
Press Contacts: Wayne Ho, President & CEO (who@cpc-nyc.org) | 212-941-0920 x 143
New York, NY – The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) announced today that the dining hall of the Nan Shan Senior Center in Flushing, Queens, is now named the Maria Poon Memorial Hall. An unveiling ceremony was held in honor of community member Maria Poon and her continuous contributions to CPC and the community.
Maria Poon was a long-time supporter and contributor to CPC. As a visitor of Nan Shan Senior Center, she was noted for her bright smile and a passion to support the community. She was always eager to share her knowledge and help others, especially new immigrants, to better cope with everyday living. Poon passed away in 2020.
"My mother has always been a trail-blazer in her community,” said Elizabeth Poon, daughter of Maria Poon. “She encouraged our family to lift-up others, in ways large and small. Her spirit will live on, and her actions amplified through CPC’s important work in the community.”
The Poon Family’s multi-year donation is earmarked for CPC’s senior services and to name the dining hall of the Nan Shan Senior Center in memory of Maria Poon.
“We are grateful and honored that the Poon Family has entrusted us to honor Maria’s memory and her commitment to the community. Their generosity will allow CPC to continue carrying out Maria’s guiding principle of doing one charitable act each day,” said Wayne Ho, President & CEO of CPC. “The Maria Poon Memorial Hall will always be an inspiring, communal space for older adults to enjoy meals, conversations, and activities with friends and family.”
The Maria Poon Memorial Hall is located in the lower level of the CPC Nan Shan Senior Center. Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging, the Center has been providing older adults with meals, art programs, exercise classes, literacy courses, case assistance, and more for over 40 years. For additional information about the Center, visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/programs/family-support/nan-shan-senior-center
ABOUT CPC: The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career.
關於華策會: 華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其 教育，家庭，社區及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。
ACERCA DE CPC: El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de más de 60.000 personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.
