Chinese-American Planning Council

🎉 Happy 6-month anniversary to CPC One! 🎉 Check out the recent SinoVision's interview with Ms. Fang, a resident at Norfolk Housing, as she sheds light on NYC's affordable housing crisis and expresses gratitude for the community-building activities and assistance provided by CPC to the residents in this affordable housing building. Did you know? The Norfolk Senior Housing, part of CPC One, opened its doors in 2023 and now provides affordable residences for over 110 older adults!

Join us at the Beacon Community Center for CPC's Soft Skills and Job Placement Training Program info session on October 17, with two sessions available from 6:30-7pm and 7:15-7:45pm. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or seeking job opportunities, this 5-week course has got you covered.

CPC is thrilled to announce our annual Family Day Fair! 🎈 Join us as we encourage families to spend quality time together and strengthen community bonds. Date and time: Tomorrow, October 12, 10 am - 3 pm Location: CPC One, 45 Suffolk Street, NY, NY 10002 This family-friendly event will feature: ✨ Interactive games and activities for all ages ✨ Resources and service information from over 20 participating agencies ✨ Opportunities to connect and foster community relationships

Calling all Job Seekers! Want to boost your soft skills and career prospects? Join CPC’s Soft Skills Training and Job Placement Program. Elevate your interpersonal abilities and develop the skills needed for effective teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving through interactive workshops and real-world scenarios.

The weather looks beautiful this Saturday, and we’re excited to be back at Leif Ericson Park for CPC Brooklyn Community Services Health and Family Fair from 11:00am to 2:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Happy Ageism Awareness Day! Getting older is a celebration of strength, wisdom, and endless new possibilities! CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center celebrated the birthdays of two of our oldest members, aged 98 and 91. Thank you to Senator John C. Liu for joining us and bringing delicious birthday cakes! 🎂

CPC will join the Korean American Family Service Center - KAFSC’s 27th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence in Flushing, Queens, to raise awareness for those affected by domestic violence. 💜

Happy United Nations International Day of Older Persons! 🌍 CPC is pleased to support the older community at our centers and the four older adult centers across the city, as well as provide a quality home for our senior residents to live in!

Wayne Ho, CPC's President and CEO and Vice Chair of the Human Services Council Board, shared the achievements of the #JustPay campaign, highlighting the collective advocacy that secured a $741 million three-year cost-of-living adjustment from New York City and a third year of COLA from New York State for human services workers. But our journey doesn’t end here! Let’s keep working together to advocate for legislation that ensures equitable wages for all human services workers. 💪

Save the date for CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit! Join us for a spectacular night as we celebrate over 45 years of transformative programs and services at our Brooklyn Community Center, which have positively impacted 20,000 Brooklyn residents every day. 🗓️ Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM 📍 Location: New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant, 912 65th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 We are pleased to honor the remarkable achievements of distinguished individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped Brooklyn and beyond: - Cristina Gonzalez, Principal PS 94K - Lawrence and Teresa Wu, Peking Food LLC - Dr. Qingliang Tony Wang, Director, Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center, Maimonides Medical Center - Kin Ng, Bureau Chief with Kings County DA’s Office To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://ow.ly/mxfr50TEBQo