Chinese-American Planning Council Celebrated Community Impact at Annual Brooklyn's Harvest Moon Benefit

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Date: October 16th, 2026

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Alice Du, Director of Communications | (212) 792-4585 | adu@cpc-nyc.org

Chinese-American Planning Council Celebrated Community Impact at Annual Brooklyn's Harvest Moon Benefit

October 16, 2026 - The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) celebrated another year of community impact at its Brooklyn's Harvest Moon Benefit, held last night at New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant. The gala honored four community leaders and raised funds for CPC’s Brooklyn initiatives.

The evening celebrated CPC's recent achievements in Brooklyn communities, including providing over 1,000 older adults with literacy classes, mental health services, and recreational programs; distributing shares of fresh produce to more than 10,000 families through our food pantry; assisting with over 600 immigration applications; and delivering benefits support services to 8,000 community members.

“We're excited to celebrate the work of CPC and the community leaders who give back to Brooklyn. Every day, our team helps families, older adults, and immigrants access the programs and services they need to build stable, fulfilling lives. The funds raised will ensure that community members have the support they need to thrive,” said Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services.

This year’s event honored four outstanding individuals: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso; Wai Yee Chan, President and CEO of Homecrest Community Service; Principal of PS 255 Kelly McCann; and Rosanna Robins, Vice President of Programs and Operations at City Harvest.

Antonio Reynoso is Brooklyn’s 20th Borough President. Born and raised in Los Sures, Williamsburg, Borough President Reynoso is the youngest Borough President elected to a four-year term, the first Latino to hold the office in the borough, and the first Dominican to be elected as a Borough President in NYC.

Wai Yee Chan serves as Chief Executive Officer of Homecrest Community Services, providing strategic leadership across operations, program development, advocacy, and community partnerships. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Wai Yee serves on the Board of Directors of NYU Langone Family Health Center, is Treasurer of Brooklyn Community Board 11, and is a member of the CaringKind Chinese Advisory Board.

“CPC didn’t just give me a job—it raised me professionally. During my more than thirteen years there, I learned how to serve families, understand the needs of immigrant communities, and lead with responsibility and accountability. Today, as I lead Homecrest Community Services, I carry those lessons with me every day. I am deeply honored by this recognition and grateful to the colleagues and community partners who make our work possible,” said Chan.

Kelly McCann is a dedicated educational leader, passionate advocate for children, and proud principal of P.S. 255 in Brooklyn, New York. With more than two decades of experience in New York City public education, she has built a reputation for fostering academic excellence, strengthening school communities, and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education. Since becoming Principal of P.S. 255 in 2013, she has led the school with a steadfast commitment to student achievement, teacher development, family engagement, and continuous growth. 

"One of the most powerful things to see is what can happen when schools, families, organizations, and leaders come together to support and uplift children and their communities," said Mccann.

Rosanna Robbins has nearly 25 years of experience developing and implementing programs to improve access to nutritious, affordable food. As Vice President of Programs and Operations at City Harvest, she oversees the distribution of 100 million pounds of food annually across a network of community partners. Her portfolio includes financial investments, training, and technical assistance for community partners, as well as hands-on nutrition and culinary education for New Yorkers. She has served as an adjunct lecturer at Lehman College and Brooklyn College and was named one of Hunter College’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy.

"It was an honor to receive this recognition on behalf of City Harvest," said Robbins. "At a time when the cost of living is outpacing wage increases and nearly 50% of New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet, City Harvest is proud to partner with CPC to provide free food to our Sunset Park neighbors in need."

For more information about CPC and its range of community services, please visit www.cpc-nyc.org.

Press Coverage: World Journal, Sing Tao Daily, and Epoch Times.

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ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.