Today is #GivingTuesdayNow! People all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities at the grassroots level. Will you be one of them?
Together We Stand!
We always stand with our community by providing much-needed critical services. And our mission to help people achieve economic self-sufficiency and career advancement does not change because of COVID-19.
We will continue helping aspiring entrepreneurs, including older adults, develop self-employment skills and learn the ins and outs of starting a small business by hosting a Work For Yourself@50+ webinar on Tuesday, May 12th, at 3 pm - 5 pm in Chinese Mandarin. To register, please visit aarp.cvent.com/d/dnq5b2/.
Our next Chronological Vs. Functional Resume Workshop on Wednesday, May 13th, 2 pm - 3 pm will also go virtual! We will share with participants advantages & disadvantages of Chronological and Functional Resumes, what makes an employer interested enough to invite a job seeker for an interview, etc. For more info, please contact jaeeunkim@cmpny.org.
Together We Heal!
To address and meet the changing needs, we are also reacting and expanding our services to serve a greater community in times of crisis.
Since the pandemic started and the community's growing needs of unemployment benefits and other safety net programs filing assistance occurred, we have made temporary service and staffing adjustments to best adapt to the needs. Although hours need to be spent with each client over the phone for application and follow-up process, we are happy to see people are getting the support they need. For more info, please contact michellechen@cmpny.org.
Our newly launched program - Shu Dong (“Tree Hole” / “樹洞”）is providing a free, safe, and confidential platform for Chinese international students to share their concerns and anxiety with us during this time. Other resources or services will be referred if extra support is needed. For more info, please email cloehuang@cmpny.org.
Partnering with the Census Bureau, we are providing remote paid internship opportunities to our youth program participants during the on-going pandemic. Participants were trained to phone and text New Yorkers to promote and help complete the Census 2020 questionnaire. And if you haven't responded to the census, please do so as soon as you can. Let's make sure every New Yorker is counted.
And Together We Give!
Over the past few weeks and months, the entire world has been coming together to stand up, help out, give back, and heal. Whether that's through donations to community organizations, celebrating doctors and nurses at shift changes, or reaching out to a neighbor to help with groceries, so many people are generously GIVING, which is helping the entire world get through this global pandemic.
And only with your support, we will be able to continue serving those in need in the community, people like Qing Ye.
Qing Ye, who owns a small jewelry store in Midtown Manhattan, is one of the many small business owners suffering from the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, and has closed the store for more than 6 weeks. Qing has been overwhelmed by the sudden loss of income for the family, burden of high rents and other expenses, as well as emotional pressure. Knowing that many small business owners like Qing are suffering from the crisis, CMP has been actively reaching out and offering the community assistance with disaster relief programs.
With help from our business counselors in clarifying concerns, explaining complicated application procedures, and gathering required documents, Qing successfully submitted applications of Economic Injury Disaster Loan to SBA and Small Business Grants Program to Facebook. We will continue providing follow-up services, and keep Qing updated on any new programs.
“The pandemic is definitely a crushing blow for many small businesses. It was even more difficult for new immigrant small business owners like me. I'm very grateful for the support CMP offers. They have been so patient and helpful. Thank you!”
--- Qing Ye
