CPC Holds Dedication Ceremony to Celebrate the Newly Renamed Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs
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Date: October 5, 2023
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Wayne Ho, President & CEO | (212) 941-0920 x 143 | who@cpc-nyc.org
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CPC Holds Dedication Ceremony to Celebrate the Newly Renamed Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs
Ho was a kind and compassionate individual who dedicated her life to the community
New York, NY – The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) held a dedication ceremony today to name the Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs. Family and friends gathered to honor the legacy of Josephine Ho, who devoted three decades to CPC and the community before her passing in 2019.
Located at 55-11 97th Street in Corona, Queens, the community residence provides around-the-clock care for six individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ensures each resident lives with dignity and safety through an individualized plan. As a long-serving member of CPC’s Board of Directors, Josephine’s tireless advocacy played a pivotal role in securing the group home.
“The Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs is a living tribute to a remarkable individual who poured her heart into the community. We are grateful to the Ho Family for entrusting us with the honor of preserving her memory and commitment to supporting our most vulnerable community members,” said Wayne Ho, President & CEO of CPC.
Josephine's influence reached far beyond CPC. As the Executive Director of the New Jersey Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce, she helped cultivate an environment that left a profound impact on the Asian American communities in New Jersey and Metro New York. Her leadership was recognized with awards from the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship and the New Jersey Chapter of Overseas Chinese Association.
"In the spirit of Josephine M. Ho's unwavering compassion and dedication, and with heartfelt gratitude to CPC and its dedicated staff, the Josephine M. Ho Community Residence for Special Needs stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the enduring power of love, compassion, and community. Together, we honor her memory and thank CPC for their unwavering commitment to making this milestone a reality, ensuring her legacy continues to touch lives in need, especially the most vulnerable among us," said the Ho Family.
About the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC):
Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization that creates positive social change. Founded in 1965, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities of New York City. CPC is the trusted partner to individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community, and career.
關於華人策劃協會 (華策會):
華人策劃協會（簡稱“華策會”）是一個致力於創造正向社會變革的社會服務機構。華策會成立於1965年，是美國最大的亞裔美國人社會服務機構，旨在促進紐約市華裔美國人，移民，及低收入社區的社會權益和經濟賦權。華策會是為實現其教育，家庭，社區及職業目標而努力的個人和家庭可信賴的機構。
Acerca De CPC:
El Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) es una organización de servicios sociales que crea un cambio social positivo. Fundada en 1965, CPC es la mayor organización de servicios sociales asiático-americanos del país y su objetivo es promover la capacitación social y económica de las comunidades chino-americanas, inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de la ciudad de Nueva York. CPC es el socio de confianza de más de 60.000 personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.
