September 2024 | Chinese-American Planning Council

CPC Teams Up with Chase for Backpack Giveaway
September 5, 2024
On September 4th, CPC Queens Community Services, in partnership with Chase, hosted a Backpack Giveaway event to support children with special needs. They gave out backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help them prepare for a successful academic year.
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September 5, 2024
Chinatown OAC Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Lucky Draw
September 6, 2024
On September 4th, CPC Chinatown Older Adult Center (OAC) celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a Lucky Draw event. Over 200 community members participated, and 160 goodie bags sponsored by Yao Restaurant were distributed. Each bag contained a mooncake and fresh fruits.
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September 6, 2024
Carlyn Cowen is Named in City and State's Albany 40 Under 40 List
September 9, 2024
On September 9th, CPC Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Carlyn Cowen, has been acknowledged as one of Albany’s influential young professionals in the "Albany’s 40 Under 40" list by City & State. In Cowen's seven years at CPC, they've secured $30 million in state funding for AAPI community organizations. They also helped win a $3-an-hour wage increase for home care workers and $2 billion for laborers excluded from pandemic subsidies.
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September 9, 2024
CPC Community School Program and PS 94 Kick Off School Year with a Block Party
September 11, 2024
On September 14th, CPC Community School Program and PS 94, hosted a school block party that brought together hundreds of community members to celebrate the start of the new academic year and welcome students back to school. The block party, which took place on 51st Street between 5th and 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, included free food, raffles, games, a live DJ, art activities, and community resources.
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September 11, 2024
CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center Hosts Mid-Autumn Festival Brunch
September 13, 2024
On September 13th, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at Royal Queen Restaurant with over 500 community members. Guests enjoyed dim sum, entertainment, raffles, and free gifts from Resorts World. Elected officials in attendance included Assembly Members Edward Braunstein and Steven Raga, Council Member Sandra Ung, and representatives from Senator John Liu’s and Congresswoman Grace Meng’s offices.
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September 13, 2024