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CPC Raises Over $90,000 at the CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit to Support Local Communities

Oct
24

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Date: October 24, 2024

Contact: Alice Du, Director of Communications (adu@cpc-nyc.org) | 212-792-4585

CPC Raises Over $90,000 at the CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit to Support Local Communities

New York, NY – Last night, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization, held its Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit at the New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant and honored Brooklyn leaders who have made significant contributions to the community. The benefit raised more than $90,000 to support CPC's mission of uplifting and empowering generations of Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities. All proceeds will further the organization’s efforts to provide individuals with opportunities to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

 

More than 500 guests, including philanthropic, business, government, and nonprofit leaders, attended to celebrate the honorees and the positive impact CPC has had in Brooklyn.

 

“As we celebrate over 45 years of transformative programs through CPC Brooklyn Community Services, I am deeply grateful for the support from our community members, partners, donors, and government leaders,” said Wayne Ho, President and CEO of CPC. “This benefit showcases the collective strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to creating a lasting impact on the lives of over 20,000 Brooklyn residents every day."

 

CPC Brooklyn Community Services offers a wide range of support to over 20,000 residents through various programs and community events. These services include support in benefits, legal immigration, language access, workforce development, and youth services. Notably, the Services for Families with Special Needs program connected 30 families to community resources, while Older Adult Mental Health Services program provided screenings and counseling to over 300 older adults. Additionally, the Office for New Americans Opportunity Center assisted with 296 USCIS immigration applications.

 

“The Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the community and the people who make this community thrive. I am overjoyed to acknowledge and honor five incredible leaders. Congratulations and thank you to each of them for their contributions!” said Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services.

 

This year’s event honored five outstanding individuals: Cristina Gonzalez, Principal of PS 94; Kin Ng, Bureau Chief at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office; Dr. Qingliang Tony Wang, Director of the Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center at Maimonides Medical Center; and Lawrence and Teresa Wu, Owners of Peking Food LLC.

 

The success of this benefit and CPC’s programs is made possible by the generosity of sponsors and partners. Their support empowers CPC to continue making a profound impact in the community.

 

“Community is at the heart of everything we do to grow and empower local economies. It’s clear that CPC shares this mission in their efforts to help Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Earlier this year, we were honored to support CPC in unveiling a community kitchen as part of their new Manhattan home, and part of our ongoing work together to address food insecurity and making sure anyone who needs a meal has one. We congratulate CPC on all the work they have done over the last five decades to help those in need and look forward to all we can achieve together in the years ahead,” said Kassandra Perez-Desir, Head of government affairs DoorDash.

 

For more information about CPC and its range of community services, please visit www.cpc-nyc.org.

 

About the Chinese-American Planning Council (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.

 

關於華人策劃協會 (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。華策會是為個人和家庭實現其教育、家庭、社區及職業目標而努力的可信賴機構。

 

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 personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.

 

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Press Coverage: World Journal