Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI)

185-14 Hillside Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-883-1295 phone phone
718-523-9606 fax fax
fahsi@fahsi.org email
www.fahsi.org website

Area of Interest:
Organization - Organization - Health and human services

Primary Ethnic Community Served:
Filipino

Description:
Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1993 to help meet the human service needs of the Filipino American community. The fourth largest Asian American group in New York City, Filipinos are one of the most underserved gropus with respect to human services. In recognition of this need, the Asian American Federation of New York (AAFNY), led by two Filipino Americans on its board, Jean Raymundo Lobell and Reuben Seguritan, convened a forum in November 1992. It was attended by community leaders who gathered to identify the needs of the community. A year later, FAHSI was established. FAHSI's vision is an empowered Filipino American community with a strong sense of identity and commitment to citizenship participation. In support of this vision, our mission is to improve social conditions and enhance the self-reliance of vulnerable segments of the Filipino American community in the Tri-State area.

Staff:
Venessa G. Manzano - Executive Director
Vilma Nafarrete-Braga - Program Director
Rose-Ann K. Ubarra - Youth Program Coordinator
Jervilyn Jaramillo - Administrative Coordinator

Submitted by:
Venessa Manzano

Update - 01/23/06
New - 02/24/03