August 2026 | Chinese-American Planning Council

Edgar Pereira Named Among City & State’s 2026 Social Services Honorees
August 3, 2026
Edgar Pereira, CPC's Chief Program Officer, has been recognized as one of City & State NY's 2026 Above & Beyond: Social Services honorees for his three decades of community service. Pereira began his CPC career over 30 years ago as a teacher's aide and cook at one of CPC’s childcare centers, rising to oversee strategy, operations, and quality assurance across more than 50 programs serving low-income and immigrant New Yorkers.
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August 3, 2026
CPC Brings Summer Fun to Senior Housing Residents
August 6, 2026
On August 6th, CPC hosted a Summer Carnival at CPC One for residents of Norfolk Senior Housing and Hong Ning Housing to promote social connection and overall well-being. This community-centered event gave older adults a chance to get out, have fun, and connect with neighbors while staying close to home. Residents were able to relax, connect, and spend time together. Activities included coloring and Connect 4 games, along with made-to-order food that everyone enjoyed.
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August 6, 2026
CPC Hosts Summer Social to Celebrate Staff and Connect Teams
August 11, 2026
On August 11th, CPC hosted our annual Summer Social, a tradition that recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and celebrates the collective achievements we have made in the communities we serve. Colleagues across CPC sites in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens came together at CPC One for a day of delicious food and fun team-building activities. The event provided a welcoming space for staff to reconnect with familiar faces, strengthen team bonds, and welcome new colleagues.
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August 11, 2026
Scheps Media’s Bronx Power List Honors Kim To for Nonprofit Leadership.
August 13, 2026
Kim To, CPC's Chief Development Officer and Deputy Director of Mekong NYC, has been named to Schneps Media's 2026 Bronx Power List. The recognition honors Kim's more than two decades of nonprofit leadership, including her work strengthening organizations and advancing the Asian American and Pacific Islander community through strategic fundraising, development, and executive leadership.
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August 13, 2026
CPC Celebrates Families, Caregivers and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities at Queens Special Needs Summer Festival
August 15, 2026
On August 15, CPC hosted our 2026 Queens Special Needs Summer Festival at Queens Botanical Garden. The annual picnic honored caregivers and provided a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for individuals with developmental disabilities to enjoy a day of food, games, and meaningful community connections. More than 400 participants attended the event, which aimed to tackle the challenges faced by these individuals and their caregivers, including obstacles to accessing services such as homecare, transportation support, public assistance, and benefits.
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August 15, 2026
CPC Leaders Share Chinatown’s Untold Stories in Prism NYC Series
August 20, 2026
CPC was featured in Prism NYC's "History of NYC's Chinatown" series on NYC Media to share insights into the history, growth, and evolution of Chinatown. President and CEO Wayne Ho discussed the impact of post-1965 immigration and challenged misconceptions like the model minority myth. Director of Queens Community Services Mitch Wu explored immigrant waves from Fuzhou who sought opportunity in Chinatown. Board Member and Museum of Chinese in America President Michael Lee highlighted influential women who shaped Chinese American history.
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August 20, 2026
CPC Welcomes Summer Youth Employment Program Participants
August 23, 2026
Over the summer, CPC placed and hosted Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants at various sites across the city, providing over 4,673 youth with real-world work experience and essential skills such as problem-solving and teamwork. For example, at CPC’s Nan Shan Older Adult Center, SYEP participants helped older adults strengthen their digital literacy and developed a user-friendly technology guide with step-by-step instructions that community members could reference year-round.
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August 23, 2026