July 2024 | Chinese-American Planning Council

CPC Statement on New York City FY25 Adopted Budget
July 1, 2024
CPC commends and recognizes the City Council and the Mayoral Administration for all of their efforts in the critical restorations to the social safety net that were cut in the proposed Executive Budget. We will continue our advocacy to ensure that there are more investments in the future that go beyond restorations to ensure that our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), immigrant, and low-income communities are living fulfilling lives.
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July 1, 2024
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July 5, 2024
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July 5, 2024
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CPC Takes Community Members to Met Museum
July 8, 2024
On July 9th, the CPC Brooklyn Community Center organized a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for members of the Older Adult Mental Health Service (OAMH) program. The program, supported by the New York City Council, is committed to offering mental health screening and support for individuals aged 55 and above. The excursion provided an opportunity for community members to bond while exploring the museum's exhibits.
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July 8, 2024
CPC Receives State Grant from Assemblywoman Rozic for Center Upgrades
July 9, 2024
On July 8th, CPC welcomed Assemblywoman Nily Rozic to Queens Community Center to see the repairs funded by a $125,000 state capital grant she secured for the center. Visitors of the community center, seniors and children in particular, have been able to enjoy the use of functioning elevators thanks to the state grant. The state funding also provided air conditioning units for CPC’s daycare center.
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July 9, 2024
CPC Kicks Off Summer Rising Program for 1,300 NYC Youth
July 14, 2024
CPC kicked off the Summer Rising program for over 1,300 young people in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The program aims to enhance students' academic, social, and emotional skills through a variety of fun enrichment activities. At the CPC Pike Street Summer Rising Program at P.S.126, students participated in STEM projects, arts and crafts activities, physical fitness exercises, presentations, and community building initiatives.
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July 14, 2024
CPC Hosts Human Services Forum at CPC One
July 15, 2024
On July 16th, CPC had the opportunity to host a Human Services Forum at CPC One.
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July 15, 2024
CPC Hosts Summer Party to Celebrate Partners and Allies
July 18, 2024
On July 10th, CPC hosted a Summer Party at CPC One to connect with partners and allies. Over 200 guests, including Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Michelle Jackson from the Human Services Council, and representatives from community-based organizations, schools, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and legislative offices, attended the event to celebrate CPC’s partnerships and the new space.
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July 18, 2024
CPC Hosts Pro Bono Legal Clinic with AABANY
July 18, 2024
On July 13th, CPC hosted a pro bono legal clinic with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), the offices of Council Members Alexa Aviles and Justin Brannan, and State Senator Iwen Chu. The clinic was held at CPC Brooklyn Community Center.
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July 18, 2024
CPC Hosts Press Conference on E-Bike Safety
July 21, 2024
On July 22nd, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and State Senator Iwen Chu held a press conference on e-bike safety at CPC Brooklyn Community Center. They were joined by Council Member Alexa Avilés, New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh and over 25 community leaders.
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July 21, 2024
CPC Speaks on NYU Health Equity Career Panel
July 23, 2024
On July 23rd, Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services, spoke on a Health Equity career panel organized by NYU Langone's Section for Health Equity and Institute for Excellence in Health Equity.
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July 23, 2024