CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit Raises Funds to Support Community Programs and Honor Local Leaders
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Date: October 24th, 2025
Contact:
Alice Du, Director of Communications (adu@cpc-nyc.org) | 212-792-4585
CPC Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit Raises Funds to Support Community Programs and Honor Local Leaders
New York, NY – The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) celebrated another year of community impact at its Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit, held last night at New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant. The gala honored three outstanding community leaders and raised funds for CPC's Brooklyn initiatives, which positively impact over 20,000 Brooklyn residents every day.
The evening celebrated CPC's recent achievements in Brooklyn communities, including providing mental health services for 620 older adults, assisting with 361 immigration applications, and distributing 3,675 shares of fresh produce to families and individuals in need. Additionally, CPC's Older Adult Center maintains regular engagement with 375 older adult members, while its Services for Families with Special Needs program connected 34 families to community resources.
“While we celebrate our achievements, the Brooklyn Harvest Moon Benefit is an investment in our shared future. The generosity here powers our mission to open doors for families, older adults, and our youth, building a stronger Brooklyn for generations to come,” said Steve Mei, Director of CPC Brooklyn Community Services.
This year’s event honored three outstanding individuals: Justin Brannan, Council Member of District 47; Chau Trinh-Shevrin, DrPH, Director of the Division of Health and Behavior at NYU Langone; and Arnold Gottlieb, Assistant Principal of the Franklin D. Roosevelt High School.
Council Member Justin Brannan was born and raised in Brooklyn. Before entering public service, he built a career as a professional musician, touring globally with his band. Brannan was elected in 2017 to represent southwest Brooklyn and is a longtime believer in the importance of making government work efficiently to create opportunities for working and middle-class families. He remains dedicated to improving life for all 47th District residents.
“I am incredibly proud to be an honoree at this CPC’s 2025 Harvest Moon Benefit. The hardworking leadership and team at CPC, as well as my fellow honorees Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin and AP Arnold Gottlieb, are the kind of compassionate and competent community servants I have done my best to emulate as an elected official. I want to thank CPC for this recognition, and I am excited to continue to support your work however I can well into the future,” said Brannan.
Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin is a social epidemiologist with deep expertise in community-based participatory and implementation research. For over 25 years, her research has focused on the rigorous development and evaluation of multi-level prevention and intervention strategies to reduce health disparities and advance health equity. She co-leads multiple NIH- and CDC-funded initiatives, including the NYC Community Engagement Alliance and the Cancer Outreach Network in Neighborhoods for Equity and Community Translation.
“The Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) has been an incredible research partner to the National Center for the Study at Asian American Health, our health disparities and community service programs, and the Family Health Center at NYU. CPC provides incredible insight and guidance to ensure culturally and linguistically relevant health programs for Chinese and Asian American communities. CPC is a committed community organization whose impact towards equity is immeasurable. It is humbling and an honor to be recognized by CPC,” said Trinh-Shevrin.
Mr. Arnold Gottlieb has dedicated 23 years to empowering students at the same school he graduated from—Franklin D. Roosevelt High School. For three years, he has partnered with CPC to expand opportunities, growing participation from 83 to 133 students. He has paved the way for STEM, internships, and life skills programs while securing funding to support vulnerable populations. He is now collaborating with CPC to serve nearly 500 students with expanded programs to transform lives and provide essential tools for success.
“Through the partnership between FDR High School and CPC, students gain the support they need to grow, succeed, and believe in their ability to write a brighter story for themselves,” said Gottlieb.
For more information about CPC and its range of community services, please visit www.cpc-nyc.org.
About the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC):
The 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。華策會是為個人和家庭實現其教育、家庭、社區及職業目標而努力的可信賴機構。
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 personas y familias que se esfuerzan por alcanzar objetivos en su educación, familia, comunidad y carrera.
