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Mitch Wu is Named in the Queens Power 100

On March 11st, City & State New York released its Queens Power 100 list, highlighting influential leaders in the borough. Among them is Mitch Wu, Director of CPC Queens Community Services, who was ranked 83rd on the list. Since joining CPC in 2018, he has helped organize solidarity rallies against anti-Asian violence and advocated for more state resources to support Asian American community organizations combating hate crimes. Additionally, he was also appointed by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards to the city’s Civic Engagement Commission.

CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with Dim Sum Brunch

On March 8th, CPC Nan Shan Older Adult Center held a Spring Festival Dim Sum brunch at the Royal Queen restaurant. Over 500 community members, staff, and elected officials came together to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Elected officials, including Assembly Members Edward Braunstein and Ron Kim, Council Member Sandra Ung, Civil Court Judge Cassandra Johnson, and representatives from the offices of Congresswoman Grace Meng, Attorney General Tish James, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, and Assembly Member Steven Raga, joined.

CPC State Policy and Advocacy Priorities for FY24-25

CPC Policy team outlined five key areas of focus in the State Policy and Advocacy Priorities agenda for FY24-25: Human Services, Immigrant Justice, Healthcare and Care, Housing & Mobility, and Climate & Environmental Justice. These priorities will guide the organization's advocacy efforts to ensure the continued support and empowerment of over 80,000 individuals and families as they pursue their goals in education, family, community, and career.

Wayne Ho Featured in The New York Times

On March 6th, Wayne Ho, CPC's President and CEO, was featured in a recent article by The New York Times, highlighting the expansion of CPC programs to serve an additional 20,000 individuals over the past four years. Despite these efforts, challenges persist for the growing Chinese immigrant population in New York City, with hundreds remain on waiting lists for critical services such as adult literacy classes, mental health counseling, and support at older adult centers.