March 2023 | Chinese-American Planning Council

Brooklyn Older Adult Center Hosts Fashion Show in Honor of Women's History Month
March 3, 2023
On March 1st, CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center hosted an event that marked the celebration of Women's History Month in a unique way. The "Rejuvenate Women Fashion Show" provided a platform for community members to come together and showcase their personal style, cultural heritage, and beauty through their clothing.
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March 3, 2023
CPC Offers First Aid and CPR Training for Family Care Providers in Korean
March 7, 2023
On March 4th, CPC's Early Childhood Learning & Wellness Services (ECLW) organized an adult and pediatric first aid and CPR training session for 11 family care providers in Korean. The training was led by Junghee Park, a Korean Child Care Coordinator of CPC and an authorized instructor of the American Red Cross. Valuable skills and tips were shared by Junghee to enable the participants to handle emergencies and enhance the safety of children in child care programs.
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March 7, 2023
CPC Shares Strategic Messaging Tips for Non-Profits in Big Duck's Podcast
March 17, 2023
During a recent podcast interview with communication consulting firm Big Duck, Wayne Ho, President and CEO of CPC, discussed the messaging approach that non-profit organizations can use to engage staff as brand ambassadors and advance their mission. He provided examples and tips to help teams use messaging tools effectively and ensure a consistent story is communicated across various platforms.
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March 17, 2023
Wayne Ho Appointed to the Not-For-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee
March 20, 2023
Wayne Ho, CPC President & CEO, has been appointed as a member of the Not-For-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee by Governor Kathy Hochul. This committee convenes on a regular basis to provide advice on the implementation and management of the not-for-profit fund, evaluate the use of standard contract language, and recommend legislation to improve contracting procedures.
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March 20, 2023
CPC Joins the Community Homecare Consortium's Call for Full Funding of Home Care
March 21, 2023
On March 20th, CPC, along with advocates, legislators, home care workers, older adults, and people with disabilities, joined the Community Homecare Consortium's State Advocacy Day in Albany to support the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign. The Community Homecare Consortium consists of 10 nonprofit home care agencies, including CPC Home Attendant Program Inc, that have been advocating for home care workers to earn 150% of the regional minimum wage.
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March 21, 2023
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CPC Engages in Dialogue with Peers on Workforce Initiatives
March 22, 2023
On March 20th, Shuk King Cheng, CPC’s Deputy Director of Youth Advancement & Community Engagement, represented CPC in a discussion on building a more inclusive economy in New York City. The meeting, which was organized by JobsFirstNYC, WorkingNation, and New York City Employment and Training Coalition, brought together experts from various organizations to discuss and share workforce initiatives on employment, skills training, and the future of work.
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March 22, 2023
CPC Advocates for More Funding in Youth Services and Adult Literacy
March 23, 2023
On March 22nd, CPC Education and Career Services team joined advocates, providers, Council Members Althea Stevens and Alexa Aviles, and community members, to call for increased funding to be directed towards youth services and adult literacy programs. CPC Adult Literacy Director Jeff Lau also testified before the City Council Youth Services hearing. He highlighted the challenges faced by many immigrants in accessing English language learning opportunities and emphasized the pressing need for investing in education and literacy services.
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March 23, 2023
CPC and Partners Push for State Legislation to Raise Pay for Home Care Workers
March 24, 2023
On March 22nd, CPC joined the "Dance & Rally" event at City Hall to advocate for the Fair Pay for Home Care Act, which would increase pay for home care workers to 150% of the regional minimum wage. The rally was joined by the NY Caring Majority, home care workers, older adults, people with disabilities, Comptroller Brad Lander, and Council Members Carmen de la Rosa and Crystal Hudson. Our Open Door Senior Center's older adults, whose average age is 82, also danced at the rally to show their support.
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March 24, 2023
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CPC Staff and Participants Discuss Navigating Adulthood with Disabilities
March 24, 2023
Jessica Hsieh, Respite Coordinator of CPC Queens Special Needs, and Mr. Bin Feng, a CPC program participant, were recently featured in a video titled "Candid Conversations: Handing Over The Reins." The video features young individuals with disabilities and their parents sharing their experiences transitioning out of high school in New York. It was produced in partnership with the New York Region 1 Parent Training and Information Center Collaborative, the Community Inclusion & Development Alliance, and the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative.
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March 24, 2023
NYS Office of Children and Family Services' Acting Commissioner Makes a Special Visit to CPC
March 27, 2023
On March 23rd, Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Acting Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, visited CPC's Chung Pak Early Childhood Center and Manhattan Community Center. Staff and community members were grateful for the opportunity to share their work with the Acting Commissioner and show how CPC is making a difference in the lives of families and children in Manhattan.
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March 27, 2023