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  • CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center Shines on 'Good Day New York'

    October 15, 2025
    On October 15th, CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center was featured live on FOX 5 New York's 'Good Day New York,' highlighting their preparation for the grand finale of the Department of the Aging's 'Talent is Timeless' Competition. Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services, and Helen Chen, Director of the Brooklyn Older Adult Center, appeared alongside members of the Xinjiang Dance Team. During the interview, they discussed the community services offered by CPC and the diverse cultural and benefits support programs available at our older adult centers. They also highlighted the dedication and hard work the dance team has put into practicing for the upcoming competition.
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    October 15, 2025

  • Older Adults from Nan Shan OAC Embark on Autumnal Adventure on the Hudson

    October 10, 2025
    On October 10th, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center (OAC) organized a day trip to upstate New York for a group of 56 community members. The itinerary was a celebration of the season, featuring apple picking at a local orchard, a scenic boat cruise along the Hudson River to admire the fall foliage from the water, and a buffet lunch that allowed everyone to socialize and share stories.
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    October 10, 2025

  • CPC Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Community Members

    October 9, 2025
    CPC celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with staff and community members at several sites. Activities included mooncake tasting, hands-on paper lantern crafting, and barbecues. The festival, which honors family, reunion, and gratitude, served not only as a cultural touchstone for many but also as a welcoming introduction to these traditions for newer community members.
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    October 9, 2025

  • CPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Benefit Recital at Carnegie Hall

    October 3, 2025
    On October 3rd, CPC continued its 60th Anniversary celebration with an evening of music and community at the Mother and Son Two-Piano Benefit Recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall. The recital, featuring acclaimed pianists Michelle Chen Kuo and Christopher Kuo, transported audiences through a repertoire of Romantic-era masterpieces. Nearly 500 guests filled the hall for the full house performance, which raised nearly $120,000 in support of CPC’s mission to empower Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income families across New York City.
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    October 3, 2025

  • CPC and NYCETC Publish Op-Ed on Need for Upward Mobility Investment

    September 26, 2025
    On September 26th, The Hill published a joint op-ed by CPC and the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) addressing the affordability crisis in New York City. The piece illustrates that resolving the crisis requires more than just housing subsidies—it also requires investment in higher wages that keep pace with the cost of living, career pathways to middle-class jobs with real mobility, and opportunities for building long-term wealth and stability.
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    September 26, 2025

  • Alice Du Named to Schneps Media’s 2025 Brooklyn Power List

    September 25, 2025
    On September 25th, Alice Du, Director of Communications, was honored at The Brooklyn Power List Gala presented by Schneps Media for her leadership in strategic communications and storytelling. The list recognizes the most influential individuals in the region for their commitment, impact and influence in the community. Alice D has over a decade of global experience in strategic communication, media relations, and digital engagement across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She provides executive leadership, shapes the organization’s communications strategy, and oversees messaging across multiple platforms. 
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    September 25, 2025

  • CPC Hosts Annual Family Day Fair

    September 21, 2025
    On September 21st, CPC’s Manhattan Community Services hosted the annual Family Day Fair and brought together hundreds of families for a day of interactive games and activities. More than 20 partner agencies participated and provided information on health, wellness, and social services available to community members. This celebration not only emphasized the importance of quality family time but also strengthened the bonds within our community.
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    September 21, 2025

  • Julio Peña III Honored as a Latino Trailblazer

    September 15, 2025
    On September 15th, Julio Peña III Director of CPC Project Reach, was recognized in City and State’s inaugural Latino Trailblazers list. The list celebrates Latino leaders that have already blazed a trail in many other arenas, from health care to major philanthropies to startups. Julio oversees youth development programs as well as LGBTQ+ and antidiscrimination workshops, advancing opportunities for youth of all backgrounds. Separately, as a Democratic district leader in Sunset Park and Red Hook and as chair of Brooklyn Community Board 7, he has championed equity, inclusion and youth engagement.
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    September 15, 2025

  • CPC Hosts the Annual Health & Resource Fair Focused on Community Wellness

    September 13, 2025
    On September 13th, CPC Brooklyn Community Services held a Health & Family Resource Fair at Leif Ericson Park, serving over 1,000 community members. The event emphasized that prevention is the first line of defense for staying healthy, especially as families face the pressures of a rising cost of living. To alleviate this burden, the fair provided resources including children’s books, backpack giveaways, vaccine shots, fresh produce, and raffle prizes. The day also featured cultural and wellness activities such as Taichi, Taekwondo, and dance performances.
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    September 13, 2025

  • CPC Partners with Caribbean Equality Project to Advocate for LGBTQIA+ Youth

    September 9, 2025
    On September 9th, CPC and the Caribbean Equality Project presented a workshop at the 4th Annual Governor’s LGBTQIA+ Convening in Albany. The session centered on the unique experiences of AAPI communities and explored policy solutions and community-led strategies to address healthcare disparities in New York State. Gilbert Wu, Director of Community Health Services, and Samantha Kombel, Health Educator Supervisor, represented CPC. They highlighted the need for holistic care, increased mental health resources, equitable funding, and improved data collection to serve youth effectively. 
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    September 9, 2025