Community Services

Earth Day Celebration - Newly Opened OAC Rooftop Garden

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, CPC Brooklyn OAC re-opened their rooftop garden. 

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Partners with AABANY on a Legal Clinic

On October 14th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosted a legal clinic in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY). 18 community members and families received free, linguistically accessible legal consultation from AABANY volunteer attorney on matters ranging from housing and estate planning to personal injury and immigration.

CPC Co-Presents "The Cost of Living," A New Documentary About Poverty in Flushing

On September 27th, the Undo Poverty: Flushing collaborative and media agency F.Y. Eye presented "The Cost of Living," a new documentary film by Helena and Daniel Nalladurai (Sixty First Productions).

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts the 13th Annual Health and Family Resource Fair

On September 16th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services brought together over 1000 community members of all ages at Leif Ericson Park for the 13th Annual Health and Family Resource Fair. The event featured cultural performances and offered essential health services and family resources, including screenings, flu vaccinations, and cardio demonstrations.

CPC FAIR Meets with Council Member Ung to Discuss Supports for Community Members with Special Needs

On September 15th, parents from the CPC Families Advocating for Individual Rights initiative (CPC FAIR) met with Council Member Sandra Ung for a conversation on how to better support Chinese immigrant families who have members with special needs.

CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center Hosts Round Two of the 'Talent is Timeless’ Competition

On August 9th, CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center hosted the second round of NYC Department for the Aging's 'Talent is Timeless' Competition. Performers from various centers throughout Brooklyn, including the Council of Peoples Organization and the Spanish Speaking Elderly Council-RAICES, came together to celebrate and showcase their dancing, singing, and performance skills.

CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center Hosts 'Talent is Timeless’ Competition

On July 13th, CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center hosted its first 'Talent is Timeless' competition. The event was part of the New York City Department for the Aging's new initiative to recognize and celebrate the diverse talent among the older adult community. Over 40 community members participated and showcased their incredible abilities across various disciplines, including singing, dancing, instrumental performances, martial arts, and more.

Brooklyn Older Adult Center Celebrates Father's Day with Food and Entertainment

On June 14th, CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center hosted a heartwarming Father's Day celebration, bringing together over 230 community members and supporters. The event took place at Park Asia restaurant, where attendees enjoyed a delightful meal and performances by our older adult services teams.

CPC Teams Up with Local Partners to Provide Affordable Vegetables for the Community

On June 13th, CPC teamed up with local partners in the Harvest Share program that aims to promote healthier eating habits and foster a tighter-knit community. Every week, starting from June 13th until October 31st, participants can pick up farm-fresh crops at Brooklyn Grange at reduced prices.

Brooklyn Community Center Unveils Rooftop Garden in Celebration of Earth Day

On April 22nd, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services celebrated Earth Day with the opening of the rooftop garden. Members of the community gathered to partake in the planting of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. The garden was made possible through a joint effort between the center and our partners, which included NYU Langone, Brooklyn Grange, and Earth Matters.

CPC joins the 11th Annual Immigrant Family Day

On October 22, CPC Brooklyn Community Services joined the 11th Annual Immigrant Family Day co-hosted by Maimonides Health and Sing Tao Daily. CPC staff provided community members with valuable resources, distributed PPEs, and outreached to prospective voters.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services co-hosts IDNYC Pop-up Clinic

On October 18, 2022, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Council Member Alexa Aviles and held a pop-up clinic to apply for and renew existing IDNYC cards. The pop-up clinic was held at CPC Brooklyn Community Center. 42 community members registered for an IDNYC.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosts Flu Vaccine and Hep B Screening Clinic

On October 16, 2022, CPC Brooklyn Community Services in partnership with APAMSA, CAMS, and SUNY Downstate, held a Flu Vaccination and Hepatitis B Screening clinic at CPC Brooklyn Community Center. Through our clinic, 64 community members received the flu vaccination. 

 

Geriatric Mental Health Initiative (GMHI) tours Brooklyn Grange

On October 14, 2022, Brooklyn Community Center Geriatric Mental Health Initiative Program (GMHI) visited the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm as part of our monthly tea talk series. CPC staff and 20 community members had a chance to learn about and provide feedback on urban farming.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Joins CaringKind's Annual Alzheimer's Walk

On September 25th, over 40 older adult members of CPC Brooklyn Senior Services took part in the annual Alzheimer's Walk on Coney Island organized by CaringKind. The goal of the Walk is to promote awareness and support for the Alzheimer's caregiving campaign. CPC raised more than $2,000 to support the mission of CaringKind.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Hosts Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

On September 9th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services partnered with Wellcare, UnitedHealthcare, Agewell, NYU Langone, and elected officials to host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration with over 200 community members.

CPC Distributes Mooncakes to the Community

CPC received donations of mooncakes from several organizations and individuals. These mooncakes were then distributed to community members to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Special thanks to Heart of Dinner, Flushing Chinese Business Association, Royal Care, and members of the CPC Leadership Council, including Lai Ling Li and Christopher Kuo

Free Vision Services at Brooklyn Community Center

On July 25th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Helen Keller International to provide free vision screenings for older adults. All community members who participated in the event received a free vision screening and a pair of prescription eyeglasses. 

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Members Visit Brooklyn Grange

On July 18th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services members visited the Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm to learn more about urban farming and to share their experiences in gardening and growing crops.

NYS Secretary of State Visits Brooklyn Community Center

On July 5th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosted NY Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez at our Community Center on a conversation on how to best support immigrant communities.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services accompanied 40 community members to Prospect Park to visit the green market as well as enjoy a picnic in this historic green space. As part of the trip we discussed Elder Abuse Awareness, resources, and unity.

Brooklyn Senior Services Tours Governor’s Island

On June 8th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services toured Governor's Island with 40 community members. Our community members had the opportunity to enjoy the lush green spaces, view amazing art exhibits, and spend quality time with one another to help fight against social isolation brought on by the pandemic.

CPC Presents "Resiliency & Community Building in Times of Crisis" at PEARL Conference

CPC held a panel discussion at the P.E.A.R.L. Conference on Dec 9th, "Resiliency and Community Building in Times of Crisis." The panel focused on the practices community members developed to confront the pandemic and a disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate and violence amid a national reckoning in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

Free COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Shots

On October 23rd, 2021, CPC and Charles B. Wang Community Health Center partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals to provide free COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots of the Pfizer vaccine to nearly 30 community members.

CPC Brooklyn Community Center Host Free Flu Vaccination

On September 24th, 2021, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Walgreens Pharmacy to provide flu vaccinations to community members. All vaccinations are completely free, regardless of insurance status.

CPC Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a culturally significant holiday celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian communities. CPC community members enjoyed annual Mid-Autumn Festival activities including celebratory gatherings and hundreds of mooncakes. Many thanks to our donors, supporters, and partners in making the festival a special one. 

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Year End Celebration Event

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services held a Year End Celebration on June 30th, 2021, for our senior members. More importantly, we had an opportunity to share updated safety guidelines and our carefully crafted reopening plans with our seniors. 

 

Brooklyn Partners Stand Together for 'Hate Has No Home Here' Event

On Tuesday, May 25th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Met Council on a food distribution to address food insecurity and to push back against, hate, bigotry, and discrimination against the AAPI community.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services and CaringKind co-hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session

On May 4th CPC Brooklyn Community Services and CaringKind co-hosted and virtual informational workshop on COVID-19 Vaccines.

Virtual Workshop Focuses on Dementia Prevention

On January 28th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with CaringKind to host a virtual workshop for 98 older adult community members on dementia prevention through a healthy diet. Thank you to Ms. WeiJing Shi from CaringKind for facilitating the virtual session.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Delivers 250 Care Packages to Community Members

On January 19th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with supporters to deliver 250 care packages to the door steps of older adults and special needs community members. Thanks to the sponsors and donors who made this event possible: Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, Brooklyn Food & Beverage, MetroPlus Health, Heart of Dinner, Investors Bank, Parent Child Relationship Association, and Wellcare.

Congratulations to Community Members Who Passed Their Naturalization Exams

While we acknowledge the history of naturalization exams as an institutional barrier for immigrants, CPC Brooklyn Community Services Office for New Americans wishes to express our support and congratulate our community members who have passed their exams! Ms. Wu and Mr. Weng participated as students in CPC Brooklyn Community Services Office for New Americans classes and were sworn in as U.S. citizens in late 2020.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Host Free Meal Distribution

CPC Brooklyn Community Services is excited to partner with Off their Plate to provide free prepared meals to older adults as well as vulnerable community members in the face of an ongoing pandemic.

CPC Provides Free Flu Shots to the Community

Last Friday, October 2nd, Chinese-American Planning Council Brooklyn Community Services partnered with Walgreens to host a Free Flu Shot Clinic for the community. Flu vaccines are highly recommended by the medical community, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPC Community Health Services Keeps 600 Youth Engaged Online

This summer, CPC Community Health Services (CHS), formerly known as HIV/AIDS Services, has overcome many challenges brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Health Services PREP team has adapted in-person workshops to reach youth by providing services via Zoom and other platforms.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Distributes 570 Meals to Community Members

In partnership with the Street Vendor Project, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and the Office of Council Member Carlos Menchaca, CPC Brooklyn Community Services kicked off a free meal program today and distributed 570 freshly prepared hot meals to community members.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Celebrates Lunar New Year and Valentines Day!

Every year, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services hosts a grand Lunar New Year celebration to bring in the new year. This year, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services also celebrated Valentines Day with our senior members.

Congratulations to CPC Brooklyn Community Services Winter Naturalization Class!

Today was the last day of CPC Brooklyn Community Services Winter Naturalization Class. Quarterly Naturalization classes are held in partnership with Office for New American (ONA) Opportunity Center at Brooklyn Community Center.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Lunar New Year Celebration

In Chinese culture, the 8^th day of the new year is considered a very important day for agriculture. Good weather on this day is a sign of a year of good harvest.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts Auditions for Annual Children's Traditional Cultural Outfit Contest

Many young children lined up to audition for the annual Children Traditional Cultural Outfit Contest on Saturday, January 11^th. Parents brought their children to audition in front of a panel of judges.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Public Charge Forum

On Wednesday, December 11^th, 2019, CPC Brooklyn Community Services in collaboration with CPC Brooklyn Education and Career Services held a forum on a very important topic: Public Charge.

Flushing Mobility LABs Initiative Convenes Community Advisory Group at CPC Queens Community Center

The Community Advisory Group will advise on a community research survey tool, decide on issues of focus, and make recommendations for a final implementation plan.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Naturalization Class Begins Winter Session

The Naturalization Class winter cycle began on Monday, December 2nd, despite inclement weather. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday for 10 weeks.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Teaches Parents to Prevent Child ID Theft

On the first snowfall of this season, parents of individuals with special needs came out for a very important topic: preventing child ID theft. Nowadays, it is extremely easy to fall victim to identity theft.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Celebrated Thanksgiving with our Senior Service members

On Wednesday, November 27^th, 2019, 180 senior members from CPC Brooklyn Community Services Senior Services came out to celebrate a day of giving thanks and good spirits.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Special Needs Program Celebrate Thanksgiving with Community Members

On November 24th, 2019, CPC Brooklyn Community Services' Special Needs Program hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration party for the program's families and community members.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Fall Naturalization Class Celebration

CPC Brooklyn Community Services held its last class for the Fall Naturalization Class. Quarterly Naturalization classes are held in partnership with Office for New Americans (ONA) Opportunity Center. Wednesday, November 20^th, 2019 marks the end of this class cycle.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts Elder Abuse Prevention Workshop

On Wednesday, November 13^th, 2019, Tamia Rodriguez, MSW, spoke to members of CPC Brooklyn Senior Services about preventing elder abuse. Every year, hundreds of older adults are abused, neglected and exploited.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services: A Passion for Ink Exhibition

On November 10th, 2019, CPC Brooklyn Community Services co-hosted a Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition titled “A Passion for Ink” at the Confucius Plaza Art Gallery in the heart of Chinatown.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosts an Emotional Well-Being workshop

On Wednesday, October 30^th, 2019 at 10:00 am, CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosted an Emotional Well-Being workshop for our Senior Services program.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services 40th Anniversary Dinner Gala 2019

On Thursday, October 17^th, 2019, CPC Brooklyn Community Services celebrated its 40^th Anniversary Dinner Gala at the Affable Eatery Restaurant.

CPC Early Childhood Learning and Wellness Services Program Successfully Begins 120-Hour CDA Courses in Chinese, English and Spanish

The Chinese American Planning Council’s Early Childhood Learning and Wellness Services program (CPC ECLW) is proud to announce the commencement of three new 120-hour Child Development Associate credential (CDA) courses in Chinese, English, and Spanish. CPC ECLW is presently the only organization that offers the 120-hour CDA course in Chinese.

CPC Geriatric Mental Health Initiative Program Visits Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Museum

As part of the 'Tea Talk' series, CPC Brooklyn Community Services accompanied our seniors to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum on October 1st. Tea Talk is a group counseling session where our community members meet with, chat, and provide feedback to our Geriatric Mental Health Initiative (GMHI) team over tea and refreshments as a strategy to combat isolation which often leads to anxiety and depression.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Special Needs Fruit Picking Trip

On October 6th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services' Weekend Educational and Recreational Program for families with special needs organized a fruit picking trip to Evergreen Farm in New Jersey. 

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Preparing our Families for a Fire Disaster

Fire Department of New York (FDNY) came out to Brooklyn on Sunday, September 22^nd, to share insightful information to the parents of individuals in our CPC Families with Special Needs program on the importance of fire safety and prevention.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration!

What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? It falls on the 15th of the eighth lunar month of the Lunar Calendar and is recognized as the Reunion Festival. On this day, family members gather to eat mooncakes with one another and watch the full moon.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Fall Naturalization Class Begins!

CPC Brooklyn Community Services is happy to announce the start of our Fall Naturalization Class Cycle. This cycle began on Monday, September 9^th and will be held every Monday and Wednesday for 11 weeks. We are very excited for this cycle of participants!

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts Educational Traumatic Brain Injury Workshop

Brooklyn Community Services partnered with NYU Langone to bring community members a valuable workshop topic: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

CPC's Manhattan Community Services Team Share Multi-Lingual Public Charge Information at Asian American Federation Press Conference

On Friday, August 16th, Asian American Federation (AAF) hosted a press conference to address Department of Homeland Security's Public Charge rule published Wednesday last week.

Know Your Rights Workshop Empowers Immigrants

On August 15th, we invited Ms. Maybeline Saharig from New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to speak to members of our community about their rights in the United States.

Career Exploration Day Focuses on Creating Your Own Path

CPC's Brooklyn Community Center hosted Career Exploration Day on Saturday, August 10th to introduce high school students and their families to a panel of speakers from various sectors to share their journeys and offer advice to anyone struggling to decide on a career. 

CPC-BCS Immigration Know Your Rights Forum

On Thursday, July 25th at 3:00 pm, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about how to protect themselves, empower them when interacting with ICE or police, setting up a safety plan, among other things. Speakers engaged the audience by using colorful videos and presentations followed by questions to solidify the material being presented.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services 10th Annual Health Fair and Family Day

The hottest day of the year was not enough to keep over 500 community members from participating in CPC Brooklyn's 10th Annual Health Fair and Family Day. Held at the CPC Beacon Community Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, attendees were greeted with a bouncy house, face and body pai

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Host Education Resource Fair

On May 11th, CPC Brooklyn hosted our Annual Education Resource Fair in partnership with A-Plus Academy and Academic Approach, at PS 310. Our Education Fair. Our Event provides education resources for all ages, from UPK to Adult ESL.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Celebrates Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all community members! On May 10th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services hosted a Mother's Day Luncheon and happily celebrated with over 150 community members.

Sugary Drinks Awareness Campaign Launches May 1

In collaboration with Community Health Services’ staff, the Sugary Drinks Youth Leadership Committee will conduct research and formulate effective messages and content to reach AAPI youth. Follow us on Instagram @CPCCHS to enter our free giveaways.

Family Child Care Providers and Early Childhood Champions Honored at CPC's Queens Community Center

On March 30th, CPC’s Asian Child Care Resource and Referral (ACCR) held a fun-filled and informative luncheon and awards ceremony for the appreciation of family child care & early childhood champions at CPC’s Queens Community Center. A total of 53 licensed family child care (FCC) providers attended the event.

CPC Brooklyn Seniors Celebrate Lunar New Year

On Friday, February 15th, 2019 CPC Brooklyn Senior Services was joined by over 180 senior services community members, special guests, and elected officials to have dinner at Park Asia to celebrate the Lunar New Year, year of the pig.

Sumon Chin, Gia Mui, and Po-Ling Ng Nominated to the Woman in Human Services Hall of Fame

Sumon Chin, Gia Mui, and Po-Ling Ng were nominated to the Women in Human Services Hall of Fame and honored during a ceremony in Albany on March 5th.

Judy Ah-Yune Talks About Challenges for Immigrants

CPC Manhattan Community Services Director, Judy Ah-Yune, wrote a compelling article on the importance of social work and the creation of safe spaces during today's challenging political climate. 

 

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Celebrates Lunar New Year - Year of the Pig

On Saturday, February 9th, 2019 CPC Brooklyn Community Services held our Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at P.S. 310. Friends, family and community members from all around the neighborhood were able to stop by to enjoy the festivities as we ring in the year of the pig.

CPC Brooklyn Seniors Perform at Senator Zellnor Myrie's Inauguration

On Sundary February 10th, CPC Brooklyn Senior's performed a traditional dance at the Inauguration for Senator Zellnor Myrie. CPC Brooklyn's senior dance group was established back in 2013, this group consists of all senior services members, who are self taught and led by a volunteer ins

CPC Brooklyn Seniors Perform at Congressman Max Rose's Inauguration

On January 5th, 2019 CPC Brooklyn's Senior Services performed a traditional dance routine at Congressman Max Rose's Inauguration at the historic Saint George Theater in Staten Island.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services U.S. Naturalization Test Prep Class, APPLY NOW!!

CPC Brooklyn Community Services is currently enrolling community members into our Spring Semester US Naturalization Class.

Queens Special Needs Families Celebrate the Holidays and Overcoming Adversities

On December 29, 2018 CPC Queens Services for Families with Special Needs hosted their annual holiday celebration.

CPC Brooklyn Seniors Celebrate the Holiday Season and December Birthday!!!

On Friday, December 14th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services hosted our monthly birthday celebration for all our December Senior members. In the spirit of the holiday season, our senior services team, brought in the holiday cheers by incorporating a seasonal/holiday theme to our party.

Announcing CPC's Community Health Services, Formerly HIV/AIDS Services

HIV/AIDS Services has officially change their program name to Community Health Services (CHS).  CHS’s goals are to continue to enrich our community members’ lives through health programs and services that educate, inspire, and empower healthy outcomes.

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Thanksgiving Luncheon

Happy Thanksgiving from CPC Brooklyn Community Services to all our seniors. On November 19th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services hosted a holiday luncheon for over 150 senior members at LaoJie HotPot. Our seniors were able to enjoy an All You Can Eat Hot Pot meal.

Chinese-American Planning Council Embarks on HIV/AIDS Education Campaign Ahead of World AIDS Day 華人策劃協會為世界愛滋病日展開愛滋教育運動

CPC will launch a social media campaign starting on November 5th to 30th to educate our community on the topic of HIV/AIDS prevention and testing, and to mobilize our community members to participate in HIV testing prevention.

Congratulations to Community Member Judy on Passing her Naturalization Test

CPC Brooklyn Community Services is excited to send our Congratulations to Judy! On October 22nd, 2018, Judy successfully passed the Naturalization Test and is on her way to becoming a U.S. Citizen, realizing a life-long dream.

CPC BCS Flu Shot and Hep B Screening

CPC Brooklyn Community Services partnered with SUNY Downstate Medical Center's Asian Pacific American Medical Society (APAMS) to provide flu shots and Hepatitis B screening for our community member on October 20th 2018 at CPC's Brooklyn Community Center.

PREP Youth Advocacy Project

Written by Frances Huang, Risa Chen, and Wendy Zheng

Hepatitis B Screening and Seminar

CPC Brooklyn Community Services along with our partners, NYU Langone Health and CAMS hosted a Hepatitis B seminar and screening today at CPC's Brooklyn Community Center located in Sunset Park on July 31st, 2018. 35 Community members showed up to the seminar and screening event.

Assembly Member Peter Abbate Visits Senior Services Computer Class

On June 8th, Assemblyman Peter Abbate along with Ms. Irene Chu stopped by CPC Brooklyn Community Center to greet our Senior Services Computer Class.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Celebrates Citizenship and Naturalization Class

Today we celebrated the last Spring session of CPC Brooklyn Community Services' Citizenship Class. CPC Brooklyn's Citizenship class is free for community members who wish to Naturalize and become U.S.. Citizens.

Brooklyn Community Center's 2018 Mother's Day Luncheon

On Wednesday, May 9th, CPC Brooklyn Senior Services was joined by over 110+ seniors and special guests to have lunch at East Ocean Buffet to celebrate Mother’s Day. We'd like to give a special Thank you to Mr.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Lunar New Year Celebration

On February 22, 2018, Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services, received a Community Services Award from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' in celebration of the Lunar New Year.  Steve was acknowledged for over 16 years of dedicated service with CPC.  It was a won

GetCoveredNYC Campaign Surpasses 2017 Health Insurance Enrollment Goals

GetCoveredNYC is an initiative started by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2016 to help all New Yorkers enroll in health insurance and have access to primary and preventive care. As of the close of Open Enrollment on January 31, 2018, over 2,267,000 New York City residents are now insured through

Chicago JHS students visit CPC Queens Community Center

Seven students from Lake Forest Country Day School in Chicago visited Queens Community Center today to learn about CPC’s services for immigrant groups as well as our impact in the community.&n

CPC Assists Tenants of 85 Bowery

On January 19, 2018, CPC's Multi-Social Services staff provided great assistance to the residents of 85 Bowery during their time of need.

Holiday Celebration Brings Cheer to Special Needs Families

On Saturday December 16, 2017, CPC Queens Services for Families with Special Needs hosted a holiday party for the program's families, parents and participants. Over 100 people gathered to celebrate the Holiday season. Special guests that joined our celebration included: Councilman Peter Koo, Mr.

CPC Queens Community Services Announces Partnership with GetCoveredNYC

On September 21, 2017, CPC and New York City’s GetCoveredNYC announced that they will partner to provide health insurance assistance to the residents of Queens Community.

CPC Queens Special Needs Families Celebrate the End of Summer

On Saturday September 9, 2017, participants, families, staff and volunteers of CPC Queens Special Needs Program gathered for an outing to celebrate the end of summer at Alley Pond Park.

Queens Family Offered an Opportunity for a New Beginning

Mr. Lu Ping Jiang and Ms. Dang Ying Chen came to the United States in 2016 in search of their American Dream -- a fresh start on life with greater freedom, economic security and an endless supply of opportunities available for their young son.

First-Ever Family Support Fair for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

On June 22, 2017 CPC and members of the Developmental Disability Interagency Partnership held a press conference to announce the first-ever Family Support Fair for Chinese-speaking caregivers of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and Chinese-speaking self-advocating ind

CPC & Partners Expand Legal Services During Uncertain Time for Immigrants

On March 2, 2017, CPC announced the expansion of our free legal services in partnership with Immigrant Justice Corps, New York Legal Assistant Group, GMHC, MFY Legal Services and Advocates for Justice.

Healthy Families Lead to Healthy Communities

Access to affordable health care is an important part of a healthy community. During Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's event on February 18, 2017, CPC spoke about the importance of access to affordable healthcare.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Celebrates Thanksgiving with the Seniors

As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the holidays that follow, we should pause and reflect on the many blessings that we have―our community, families, seniors, youth, and our children.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services Hosts 7th Annual Health Fair & Family Day

CPC to Screen HIV/AIDS Short Film -- "The Lees"

In collaboration with E-Son Media Production and WeChat USA,  CPC has been working on a short film to bring awareness to the impact of HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) on a traditional Chinese family and the community.

CPC's Asian Child Care Resource & Referral Program Achieves National Quality Assurance

 

 

National Quality Assurance establishes the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) as one of the leading Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies in the country.

 

Free Adult ESL Classes to be offered thanks to NYS ONA

CPC's Community Services Division will begin their next cycle of free English classes for Adults on October 1, 2014. This free class is offered through the New York State Office of New Americans.