COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Updates And Resources

CMP continues conveying reliable information regarding COVID-19 to ensure our community has an extra channel to obtain important information and resources from credible sources.

UPDATES (6/30/2022)

  • Mayor Adams today announced the launch of "Test to Treat" program. The program is starting with 3 mobile testing units, paired with local pharmacies, and will expand to more than 30 units through the month of July. In the initial phase, New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a prescription from a clinician at the mobile site and be able to pick up the medication at the co-located pharmacy or through the city's free home delivery program. Units will be partnered and deployed at the following locations:

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UPDATES (6/22/2022)

  • Starting today, 6/22, children age 6 months to 4 years old can also get the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child.

  • Governor Hochul recently announced that financial assistance will be available to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. A one-time credit will be provided to customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program and unpaid utility bills that have accrued through May 1, 2022 will be eliminated. The program also authorizes the same relief for any eligible low-income customers that enroll in EAP by December 31, 2022. No action will be required from existing low-income customers enrolled in the EAP to receive the benefit. The bill credit is expected to be applied to customers' accounts by August 1, 2022. Learn more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families

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UPDATES (5/17/2022)

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更新（6/30/2022）

  • 亞當斯市長今天宣布啓動"檢測治療"項目("Test to Treat")。該項目從3個移動檢測點開始，與當地藥房合作。新冠病毒檢測呈陽性的紐約市民將在檢測點獲得醫生的處方，並可以在同一地點的藥房或通過紐約市的免費送藥服務領取藥物。在7月份内該項目將擴展到30多個檢測點。以下為初期階段的3個檢測點：

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更新（6/22/2022）

  • 從今天，6月22日，開始，6個月至4歲的嬰幼兒也可接種新冠。更多詳情 www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child。

  • 霍楚爾州長近日宣佈，州政府將提供經濟援助，幫助使用電力和天然氣的低收入客戶付清過去的賬單。根據本次計劃，公用事業公司將向參加能源負擔能力計畫 (Energy Affordability Program, EAP) 的客戶提供一次性補助，免除截至 2022 年 5 月 1 日累積的所欠費用。對於 2022 年 12 月 31 日之前參加能源負擔能力計畫的任何符合條件低收入客戶，該計畫還授權為其提供同樣的救濟。能源負擔能力計畫的現有低收入客戶無需採取任何行動即可獲得福利。補助預計將在 2022 年 8 月 1 日之前應用到客戶的帳戶。更多詳情：www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/6.16.22.rel_.CREDITPROGRAM_Chinese.pdf

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更新（5/17/2022）

  • 紐約市新冠疫情繼續升溫，疫情風險等級已提升至「高風險」。市衛生局強烈建議民衆在任何公共室內場所都要戴口罩。65歲以上或其他有可能患重症的高危人群在擁擠的戶外環境中也應佩戴口罩，盡可能避免大規模聚集。了解更多：www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-alert-levels.page

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6/22/22 일 업데이트

  • 오늘 6/22/2022부터 6개월 – 4세 어린이도 코로나-19 백신 접종이 가능합니다. 자세한 내용은: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child

  • Hochul 주시사는 최근 저소득층 고객님들을 돕기위해 연체된 전기 및 가스 공과금을 갚을 수 있도록 재정 지원이 가능하다고 발표했습니다. Energy Affordability Program에 등록이된 고객님들에게 일회 크레딧이 제공되어 5/1/2022까지 누적된 미납 공과금이 제거됩니다. 12/31/2022까지 이 프로그램에 등록하시는 해당되는 저소득층 고객님들에게 동일한 혜택이 적용됩니다. 이 프로그램에 이미 등록된 기존 저소득층 고객님들은 혜택을 받기위한 아무런 조치가 필요하지 않습니다. 청구서 크레딧은 8/1/2022까지 고객님 계정에 적용될 예정입니다. 자세한 내용은: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families

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Let’s Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19!

CMP is actively assisting the community in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are hesitant about the vaccine and haven’t been vaccinated yet, or if you need more information and assistance to receive the vaccine, we can help! Contact CMP at:

CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grants - up to $10,000

CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) is actively assisting small businesses in applying for the CitizensNYC Neighborhood Business Grants which provides up to $10,000 grant to eligible small business owners.

Preference will be given to businesses that are:

  • Owned by people of color, immigrants, or women

  • Owned by low- and moderate-income residents

  • In need of funding to sustain business operations

To be eligible for a grant:

  • Business must be located in one of New York City’s five boroughs.

  • Active for-profit business and was generating revenue on January 1, 2020.

  • Business must employ no more than 10 employees.

  • Business can provide proof of business, such as tax return, business bank account or business license.

  • Demonstrated business revenue decrease of at least 25% due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information and application assistance, please contact us:

NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund

The New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund (NYS HAF), a federally funded program dedicated to assisting homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement as a result of a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, is now open and accepting applications from eligible home owners. If you need application assistance, please contact CMP at RoemeKim@cmpny.org or 212-571-1690.

Webinar on Key to NYC on Jan. 19th

CMP will be co-sponsoring a webinar on Key to NYC in Chinese Mandarin to share with small business guidelines and resources to re-open and recover, how to navigate city government resources, and how to navigate the expansion of Key to NYC.

Programs and Services for Excluded Workers

The New York State Excluded Workers Fund was a $2.1 billion program to provide cash assistance to workers who have suffered income loss due to COVID but were ineligible for unemployment Insurance or related Federal programs due to their immigration status or other factors.

Although Excluded Workers Fund has exhausted, CMP will continue to partner with New York State Department of Labor to provide following programs and services to excluded workers and their families: 

  • Assist with attaining Tax ID number

  • Tax preparation assistance

  • Financial Literacy workshop

  • Loan assistance translation

  • Digital literacy (basic Word, Excel, navigating Outlook, capabilities of a smart phone )

  • Food assistance, referrals

  • Healthcare programs assistance

  • Translation and related services

  • Vaccination information/assistant services

Please contact us at:
(212)571-1690 or email Rachelzhou@cmpny.org for English and Mandarin, or
(646)770-6311 or email Jaeeunkim@cmpny.org  for English and Korean

Webinar on Key to NYC

Missed the live webinar? Don’t worry. You can still watch the recording here: https://fb.watch/7XibJi3CBc/.

CMP will be co-sponsoring a webinar on Key to NYC in Chinese Mandarin to share with small business guidelines and resources to re-open and recover.

RSVP here: 紐約市通行證 (Key to NYC) 指引和幫助您的業務的資源 Tickets, Thu, Sep 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Excluded Workers Fund

CMP is actively assisting people who lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic and are not eligible for and did not receive unemployment insurance or any other COVID-19 income relief or other specified benefits from the state or federal government in applying for Excluded Workers Fund (EWF).

Click on the flyers below to learn more. Contact us for assistance.

COVID Relief Assistance

In partnership with the NY Nanum Foundation, CMP has successfully distributed a total emergency fund of $10,000 to 25 recipients, who have been financially hit hard by the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, to help them pay for groceries, utility bills and to take care of their family.

We thank the NY Nanum Foundation for your partnership and support!

Mobile Vax Bus in Chinatown 4/21 -4/24

The NYC Mobile Vax Bus is in Chinatown from today, 4/21 through Saturday, 4/24 to vaccinate restaurant workers and restaurant delivery workers, but is also accepting walk ups. Moderna will be offered.

  • Location: 158 Worth Street, NYC

  • Timing: 4/21 - 4/24, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • To Schedule: Visit www.roarnewyork.org, or email vaccbus@roarnewyork.org or call 1-833-762-7692. They also accept walk ups, and have on-site interpretation available.

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Would You Support CMP?

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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. 

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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

Tomorrow is GivingTuesdayNow!

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Tomorrow is May 5th, the #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19!

As you know, CMP is committed to continuing our role as a community service organization by not only keeping our much-needed critical services available, but also creating temporary services to best adapt to changing community needs, such as providing the latest COVID-19 related updates and resources available to the community, helping people with Unemployment Insurance, SNAP benefit, rent and food concerns, assisting small business owners in applying for economic relief funds/loans, etc.

But we can’t do these without you! Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family why you believe in our work and encourage them to support us too!

Here we ask that you join us and get involved in #GivingTuesdayNow in our own community! Let’s come together, get prepared and join the movement tomorrow!

Here is how you can get ready to give:

1.  Give. Tomorrow, on May 5th, go to https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ChinatownManpowerProjct/Donation.html, show your support to CMP and donate.

2.  Follow. Please follow us on Facebook(CMPNewYork), Twitter(CMPNewYork), WeChat(CMPNY70) and invite your friends to do the same.

3.  Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact tomorrow by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support CMP. Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow.