Volunteers play a vital role in the operations of FAHSI. We are a volunteer-driven organization and we need assistance with a large range of events, tasks and projects. We are always seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help carry out our mission.

FAHSI needs your help in:

Website Maintenance (WordPress)

Newsletter Editors and Writers

Social Media Managers

Public Relations Manager

Event Planning

Office Administration

Join us as a volunteer! (Volunteers may work remotely.) 

Click here to apply. Please include skills, days and times you are available. Maraming salamat po!

Support our programs by donating online now.

Thank you!  Maraming maraming salamat po!

FILIPINO AMERICAN HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

Dear Friends of FAHSI,

While the year is over and the beauty of the fall season surrounds us, we at FAHSI continue to push forward with our mission of serving the Youth, Women, Elderly and Recent Immigrants. We thank and congratulate every contributor to FAHSI for making these victories possible, and we invite those of you who recognize the value in our work to join us.

We remain mindful of the challenges that the new economy brings as we are of the rising number of local families in need of our services. Government funding is low and more and more FAHSI is having to rely on sponsorships from individuals just like you. From all of you, we will need ideas; from some of you, funding; and from others, your labor. Together, we will continue to address basic needs and create new solutions.

As the Board President, one of my goals this year is to improve and maintain efficient and effective communication between FAHSI and its friends. There has been an improvement to the website to make it more informative and useful; we believe that this is a better way of passing on news and information in a more timely fashion. Please check out our website for more information. I think you will be very impressed. FAHSI also has an outline of events for the upcoming year, and we are working to make them successful. The board encourages and appreciates any and all support of these events. As always, the funds raised directly benefit our programs.

Finally, the Board of Directors would like to thank the many hands and hearts that make FAHSI’s plans a reality. We praise our highly qualified and caring staff and volunteers who go above and beyond on a daily basis. They continue to be a vital part of our work. Without the dedicated men and women who share their time and talents with us, we would not be able to accomplish our many tasks. We thank all of them! More importantly, WE THANK YOU in advance for your participation. We will face enormous challenges that promise to test our faith and perseverance, but as FAHSI continues to build momentum and find more ways to serve the community, we know your energy and input will make all the difference.

We want to stay in touch with you. Thus, we invite you to fill out an information card for our records. Please be advised that we take your confidentiality very seriously and will not share or sell your information to others.

 It’s been a great year, and we look forward to a new and exciting year with you! Please have a great holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Maraming maraming salamat po!

 Sincerely,

Joanna Kirby, Esq.

President of the Board of Directors

 Please join us as we celebration 18 years of serving the Filipino American Community of NY.  Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Queens Musuem of Arts, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

 This event is FREE and open to the public!

 

Roseland, NJ (November 11, 2011) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area (RMHC-NYTSA) is proud to announce that the 2012 RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications online at http://bit.ly/2012RMHCASIA. Seeking to invest in Asian American students who are exemplary role models in their communities, the prestigious RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program is a multi-year scholarship that awards six students up to $17,000 for their undergraduate studies. The application deadline is January 27, 2012. If you have any questions about the 2012 RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program, please contact Ellie Lee at (646) 865-6071 or ellie.lee@iwgroupinc.com.

 Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the New York Tri-State Area (RMHC®-NYTSA) strives to offer students the chance to fulfill their educational goals and aspirations in order to become the future leaders of tomorrow.  The scholarships are distributed based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.  Winners of the 2012 RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program will be announced and honored at a special awards ceremony in New York during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May.

 “The RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program has a wonderful history of recognizing Asian American students who are not only among the best and brightest academically but are also making significant contributions to their communities,” said Diane Koury, President of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area. “This year, as part of our on-going commitment to high school seniors, the application has moved exclusively online to streamline the process and allow students to effectively communicate and collaborate with their grantees.”

 About the Scholarships

The RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program is a multi-year scholarship that awards six students $5,000 for their freshman year, followed by $4,000 for each of the three following, consecutive, subsequent years (for a total of $17,000) as long they meet a required GPA. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend a two- or four-year accredited college or university or vocational/technical school in the academic year following their selection. Scholarship funds will be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses, as determined by RMHC.

 Eligibility

Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of Asian/Pacific-Islander heritage and who are eligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study in the year immediately following graduation. Applicant must be a legal U.S. resident, be less than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and reside within the New York Tri-State Area.

 About RMHC Scholarship Programs

The RMHC began its support of scholarship programs in 1985 by committing $50,000 toward the first scholarships awarded through the Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (HACER) program.  In 2001, the program began with the RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Awareness) and the RMHC/AAFA (African American Future Achievers Scholarships).  By 2007 the U.S. RMHC Scholarship Program had awarded more than $29 million in scholarships. To date, RMHC National has awarded more than $32 million to help high school seniors attend college.  

 About Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area is working to better the lives of children and their families in our community, by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children in the areas of health, education, the arts, civic and social services.  Since 1992, RMHC-NYTSA has provided more than $10 million dollars to local non-profit organizations whose programs improve the well-being of children and their families.  For further information on Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area, visit www.rmhcnewyorktri-state.org or contact 973-287-1476.

©2011 McDonald’s Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area

FAHSI youth with Consul General De Leon and Handang Tumulong Foundation Chair, Ave C Pino.

Pier 45, New York City, October 8, 2011: – The youth of FAHSI volunteered and participated in “ARUGA” A Walk to Aid Humanity event on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Pier 45, New York City. 

Handang Tumulong Foundation, Inc. sponsored their 3rd Annual Walk-a-thon to aid victims of disasters and calamities in the Philippines and other countries through international charities.

*For More accurate results, eveyone is advised NOT TO EAT at least 2 hours before screening.

*Sponsored by: Glory Tabernacle Church, NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health and Kalusugan Coalition

ALSO BRING THE KIDS FOR FREE WORKSHOP!

You are invited to a special event to learn how to…

• make smart food choices
• eat your favorite foods in a healthy way
• read food packages
• become a certified Nutrition Detective!

*This workshop is specially developed for elementart school age youth!
FREE workshop will be held between 3-4pm

2012 My Inspirational Story

Children’s Essay-Writing Contest

Background

McDonald’s is proud to present My Inspirational Story, a children’s essay-writing contest that celebrates the contributions of Asian Pacific American families in the New York Tri-State area. The contest provides a unique forum to recognize the unsung heroes of today’s Asian American youth and educate the larger community about the Asian American experience.

McDonald’s invites children, ages 8 to 11, to share their personal stories of how their families have inspired them to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams.

Ten stories will be selected and awarded special prizes. Winners will receive savings bond awards ranging from $100 to $500.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be age 8-11, and reside in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Each applicant may only submit one essay for this essay challenge.

Judging Criteria

Essays will be judged on the basis of:

• Content/Development (50%) – originality, narrative, organization
• Language & Mechanics (50%) – sentence structure, word choice, grammar

Guidelines for Submission

Eligible students must submit a hand-written essay (no more than 300 words) and completed application form or their entry will not be reviewed. Entries must be postmarked no later than December 2, 2011.

Certification and release

All applicants and their parent or guardian must sign the attached application, certifying that all information provided is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. If later determined that information contained in the essay and/or application is false or misleading, the entry will be rescinded. Upon submission of the entry, applicants and their parents or guardians grant McDonald’s the right to use the essay and any information contained in the essay and/or application for the purpose of promoting and publicizing the Program, or as legally required or permitted by law.

Awards

• 1st place – $500
• 2nd place – $350
• 3rd place – $200
• Seven runner-ups – $100

Deadline

All entries must be postmarked by December 2, 2011. Incomplete entries will not be considered. Winners will be notified in December.

MAIL THE ESSAY AND ENTRY FORM by December 2, 2011 to:
My Inspirational Story
c/o IW Group
622 Third Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10017

For more information visit

http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/en/616/children-s-essay-writing-contest

FAHSI Youth Coordinator Shaina Sanchez will be performing during the pre-game show of the Mets vs the Nationals game.  On September 13, 2011, Join FAHSI and the New York Mets as we celebrate CitiField’s Second Annual Filipino Heritage Night.

Discounted tickets are available by calling Nicole at the group ticket sales.  www.mets.com/filipino.