China News Service, February 22. According to the US "Overseas Chinese News" report, on the 20th, New York Governor Hochuer announced that he will allocate 10 million US dollars to Asian community service organizations to support Asian Americans who have been affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Community recovery and reopening, the largest grant to an Asian-American community in New York State history.
Among them, the Asian American Alliance (AAF), the Asian American Alliance for Children and Families (CACF) and the China Policy Council (CPC) received funding of US$6.8 million, over US$1 million and nearly US$700,000 respectively.
Hozur said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many vulnerable and marginalized communities in New York State.
The Asian American community has been hit particularly hard, not only by the impact of COVID-19, but also by the continued rise in hate and violent crime.
With this $10 million grant, they are sending a strong message that there is no place for hatred.
The state government is focused on helping those long-forgotten communities as they recover from the pandemic.
AAC will receive $6.8 million in funding to enhance community service and support provided by community-based organizations, which will be distributed directly to 59 community-based organizations that provide social services, case management and Mental health support, etc.
In addition, the New York State Legislature is distributing $1.4 million in legislative assistance to 40 other organizations that provide extensive community service.
The Asian American Children and Families Coalition will receive more than $1 million, and they will work with many community organizations such as the Asian Peace Club, the China Policy Association, etc. to strengthen services related to youth in the Asian American community by focusing on social-emotional development and psychology.
China Policy Council will receive nearly $700,000 in grants to help Asian-American, immigrant, and low-income communities in New York to ensure that they have access to equitable resources and development opportunities.
China Policy will use the funding to strengthen cultural and language services, improve social determinants of the health of children, adolescents, students, families and the elderly, expand public access to resources, expand workforce services, strengthen case management, and expand early childhood growing up.
(Zhang Jing)