April 2020 | Chinese-American Planning Council

How Policymakers Can Support Older New Yorkers During This Crisis
April 2, 2020
A new report from the Center for an Urban Future features insights for how city and state policymakers can support older New Yorkers during this crisis and includes recommendations from CPC President & CEO Wayne Ho.
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April 2, 2020
CPC Statement on the Fiscal Year 2020-21 New York State Enacted Budget
April 3, 2020
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), a social services agency serving over 60,000 Asian American, immigrant, and low-income New Yorkers, releases the following statement on the enacted FY20-21 New York State budget.
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April 3, 2020
CPC Little Star Early Childhood Center Opens as REC
April 13, 2020
On April 7th, CPC Little Star Early Childhood Center opened as a Regional Enrichment Center (REC) for first responders at the new Little Star center site located 178 Broome Street, New York, NY 10002.
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April 13, 2020
CARES Act: Federal Stimulus Plan Know Your Rights Fact Sheets
April 13, 2020
The Federal Administration passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 26th, 2020. As Asian American, immigrant, and low income community members continue to feel the economic impacts of COVID-19 closures, CPC has been working to support our community members to navigate the new relief options available.
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April 13, 2020
CPC Speaks at APA Legislative Task Force Virtual Town Hall
April 15, 2020
On April 13th, CPC's Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Carlyn Cowen, spoke on Asian-Latinx immigrant worker solidarity with Make the Road NY, the Street Vendor Project, and NY State Assemblymembers Yuh-Line Niou and Ron Kim.
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April 15, 2020
Recommendations on Philanthropic Actions Aimed at Supporting Immigrants
April 16, 2020
In a webinar hosted on April 15th by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, CPC President and CEO Wayne Ho spoke about COVID-19's impact on immigrant communities, especially Asian American and Pacific Islanders in New York City, in order to mobilize philanthropy's efforts.
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April 16, 2020
CPC Statement on the FY21 New York City Executive Budget
April 16, 2020
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Date: 4/16/20
Contact: Carlyn Cowen, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer (ccowen@cpc-nyc.org | 919-637-6866)

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April 16, 2020
CPC Rallies with SYEP Providers and Elected Officials to Support Youth Jobs
April 22, 2020
On April 21st, CPC joined youth organizers from Teens Take Charge in a virtual press conference to call on the city to restore funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
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April 22, 2020
CPC Project Gateway's BEST Builds Interview Skills in Partnership with Accenture
April 22, 2020
On April 17th, CPC Project Gateway invited Accenture hosted an "Interview with Integrity" webinar for high school and college students to build interview skills. A panel of a Accenture volunteers shared their experiences with aspiring students and practiced one-on-one interviews.
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April 22, 2020
CPC in the News for Supporting Seniors During the State of Emergency
April 28, 2020
CPC has been profiled by numerous news outlets and magazines, including City and State, Vogue, and Vice, for our efforts to keep seniors fed and healthy throughout the pandemic. Thanks to our partners, volunteers, and donors, CPC has been able to continue to reach and support our senior community members.
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April 28, 2020