Chinese Progressive Association

By Christina

The Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) educates and organizes the low income and working class immigrant Chinese community, to build collective power with other oppressed communities, and to demand better living & working conditions and justice for all people.  People work there in order to fight for the community.  I am so glad that having an internship at the CPA organization.  

Application Form for Survival

Even though I worked there not for a long time, I enjoyed working with them and helping the people who need CPA.  I worked with Laurence every Wednesday. While there, I helped Chinese people apply for the survival certificate. Sometimes, I also helped Laurence do some translation.  The job which he gave to me, I finished that on time.  I think it was a good method to train me to be a responsible employee.  This experience was extremely welcoming and helpful, and offered me terrific career advice.  Now, I get more interested in translating.  I really enjoyed doing that.  Overall, I had a very good experience at CPA. 

source: CPA website

In conclusion, Chinese Progressive Association is a place that is for justice, democracy, and equality.