Youth Art Therapy Program by CAIPA Foundation

The CAIPA Foundation would like to invite New York City’s youth to a series of culturally responsive and trauma-informed workshops designed to reclaim one’s agency, voice, and sense of self.

The service will be facilitated by WomanKind. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves through the creative arts, group discussions, and empowerment activities with a series of activities involving movement, sculpture, drawing, poetry, and sense observation over the course of 6 weeks.

✨ Target participants are adolescents and teenagers aged 12-17.

☎️ Space is limited. If interested, please call: 917-909-0682 or 917-436-3800

📚Agenda

• Week 1: Introduction – Identity and My Roots

• Week 2: Recognizing My Stress

• Week 3: How to Express Myself

• Week 4: Healing Through My Mind-Body Connection

• Week 5: Respect and Boundaries (Prevention)

• Week 6: Empowerment for Growth

🗓️ Date: June 10 – July 15, 2025, Tuesdays (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

📍 Location: Tzu Chi Brooklyn Service Center (513 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220)

CMP 1st Greater New York Youth Literacy Award Award Ceremony

🎉 On May 17th, during AAPI Heritage Month, we proudly hosted the 1st Chinese Writing Contest Award Ceremony, celebrating the incredible creativity of young writers in our community! Certificates and prizes were awarded to over 20 exceptional winners, ranging in age from 11 to 30.

💥 With a ground-breaking prize pool of $18,000, this contest was designed to inspire young writers to share their voices and creativity. As the first year of this initiative, we were thrilled to receive more than 80 heartfelt submissions. These exceptional writers expressed their passion through essays, fiction, and poetry—each work a shining example of the vibrant possibilities of Chinese literature ✍️.

A heartfelt thank you to the co-organizers, co-hosts, planning committee, judges, donors, teachers, families, and staff who made this inspiring project possible. Together, we’re building a vibrant community and uplifting young AAPI voices through the power of literature. 🖋️✨

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this inaugural contest such a success. Your words not only inspire but also keep the vitality of Chinese storytelling alive and thriving💪.

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  We are excited to invite young writers to participate in the 2024 Greater New York Youth Literacy Award, a unique opportunity to showcase their writing skills, explore Chinese culture, and win prizes of up to $1,000! Organized by CMP, CMP Chinese School, and CMP Collegiate Student Services Center (CSSC), co-organized by CCBA (中華公所), co-hosted by Chinese Culture Art Association (詩畫琴棋會), this contest aims to inspire youth to continue learning and writing in Chinese while embracing their cultural heritage.

  Contest Details:

  • Categories:

    • Essay

    • Fiction

    • Poetry

  • Groups:

    • Youth Group

    • Young Adult/Adult Group

    • International Student Group

  • Awards:
    Prizes up to $1,000!

  • Eligibility:
    This contest is open to all living in New York and surrounding areas, regardless of background, as long as you can attend the awards ceremony in New York City. Whether you are a native speaker or learning Chinese as a second language, we encourage you to participate and express your unique voice!

  • Submission Deadline has been extended: January 31st, 2025

    For full details on how to submit your work, please refer to the event website.

Apex for Youth’s College Success Scholarship (Deadline: March 4th)

Apex for Youth is committed to supporting Asian and Asian-American students through college and easing the financial burden of pursuing academic goals. The Apex for Youth College Success Scholarship is also available to individuals who are not currently enrolled in an Apex for Youth program.

• Up to $10,000 per year, renewable for 4 years

• Eligibility: Low-income youth who identify as Asian or Asian-American
  Please review the descriptions, eligibility criteria, and instructions on how to apply here: Apex for Youth Class of 2025 Scholarships for High School Seniors

• Deadline: March 4th, 2025 by 11:59 PM.

Exciting News: The 2023 Meipiao Scholarship Program is now open for applications!

Are you passionate about science, arts, or sports? Meipiao offers three incredible scholarship opportunities to support your dreams:

🎨 Meipiao Art Scholarship

⚽ Dr. Lawrence Lee Memorial Sports Scholarship

🔬 Dr. Xiaowei Chen Memorial Science Scholarship

Don't miss your chance! The application deadline is November 1, 2023.

Learn more and apply at https://www.meipiao.org!

👋 About Meipiao:

Founded in the heart of New York City, Meipiao is a 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth who are passionate about science, arts, and sports through their scholarship program.