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CPC and North Arrow Host Virtual Conversation on Becoming Data-Driven

On May 5th, CPC and North Arrow hosted a virtual discussion on how we developed a data infrastructure that supports our mission and how we leverage data to understand community needs, allocate resources effectively, and advocate better. The session featured Wayne Ho, President and CEO of CPC, and Edgar Pereira, CPC's Chief Program Officer, who shared CPC's data journey, including the initial problem we aimed to address, how we formed our team and partnerships, and how we engaged our staff and donors throughout the process.

CPC Hosts City Legislative Breakfast to Advocate on Policy Priorities

On April 23rd, CPC hosted our first-ever City Legislative Breakfast, bringing together more than 180 elected officials, government agencies, community partners, and staff for a morning of discussion over dim sum. The gathering focused on CPC's policy priorities for the legislative session, including strengthening the human services workforce, investing in community-based support services and immigrant communities, addressing the affordability crisis facing New Yorkers, and building resilient and sustainable social safety net systems.

CPC Brings AAPI & Immigrant Priorities to Virtual Advocacy Day

On April 16th, CPC staff and community members participated in six legislative meetings with Speaker Julie Menin, Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, and Council Members Chris Banks, Mercedes Narcisse, Justin Sanchez, and Sandra Ung as part of CPC’s Virtual Advocacy Day. During these meetings, we highlighted CPC's top budget priorities and emphasized the urgency of these investments to meet the growing needs of AAPI and immigrant communities. These priorities included equitable implementation of 2-Care investments, as well as the renewal and expansion of funding for low-income families through the Child Care Assistance Program to $25 million. We also urged the Council to invest $3.5 million in RISE, a coordinated legal services network providing in-language support to Asian New Yorkers, $7.5 million to the AAPI Community Support Initiative, and $100 million for the Community Food Connection program to ensure families have access to emergency food.

CPC Hosts Special Needs Talent Show in Flushing

On April 10th, CPC organized a Special Needs Talent Show in Flushing in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Autism Acceptance Month, and Neurodiversity Celebration Month. More than 170 special needs families and participants from CPC's School-Age Child Care Center at PS 20 attended the event. The inclusive community event provided participants with a supportive platform to showcase their talents, celebrate personal achievements, and engage meaningfully with the broader community. The event also created opportunities for families and caregivers to connect with one another, fostering stronger support networks and promoting greater awareness and inclusion within local communities.