Filipino Community

Some Practical Tips For Immigrants From AFIRE Chicago

 

There's cash and medical care for those taking care of another person at home.

 

The State of Illinois is looking out for those who cannot be employed due to age, a serious disability or have to act as primary caregiver in the home for someone who is unable to care care of himself.

 

The program is called General Assistance/Transitional Assistance.

AFIRE Urges Green Card Holders To Become Citizens

 

 

There is no mandate for legal permanent residents in the United States to seek citizenship. To many immigrants,  being awarded the elusive green card  already serves as a badge declaring that they have arrived. These immigrants left the old country seeking an easier, more fulfilling life.

HIAS Chicago offers citizenship classes

HIAS Chicago offers Citizenship classes to help immigrants prepare for their citizenship interview and exam.

 

Classes will be taught in English by volunteer teachers from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 17, and Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at Niles township schools ELL Parent Center, 9440 Kenton Ave, Skokie.

 

To register call 312-357-4666. HIAS Chicago provides a broad spectrum of quality, cost-effective immigration services to anyone requesting assistance, regardless of race, religion, or country of origin.

Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACCGC) is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary!

On December 5, 2009 the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACCGC) is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary! PACCGC will host an Anniversary Celebration with a:

 

Hawaii senator co-sponsors bill to aid Filipino WWII vets

Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow the children of Filipino World War II veterans living in the U.S. to become permanent U.S. residents.

 

Free Seminar on Osteoporosis is offered in Niles.

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) a non-profit agency is offering a seminar on osteoporosis at its Niles facility on November 23 from 10:30am to 1pm.   THIS SEMINAR IS FREE.

 An Osteoporosis screening will also be offered.  For more information contact Himali Bharucha at 773.465.3105.

Congratulations! AFIRE receives award from Korean immigrant group

AFIRE receives award from Korean immigrant group

(Chicago, Illinois)

McDonald's Restaurants Sponsors Asian College Fair

On December 5th, McDonald's will sponsor an Asian College Fair at Canaan Vision Center, 1240 Greenwood in Glenview.

 

The fair will be held from 10am-4pm and is intended to "give parents and students unique insights about the college admissions process, financial aid and scholarship programs, and more. Panelists and speakers will provide useful tips and advice to students to be admitted to the university of their choice.

 

For more information, visit www.myinspirasian.com

 

 

Donations to victims of typhoon Ondoy from abroad tax exempt

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago would like to inform the public and concerned overseas Filipinos in the Midwest that Executive Order No. 831 was signed by Her excellency, President

The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago would like to inform the public and concerned overseas Filipinos in the Midwest that Executive Order No. 831 was signed by Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on October 1, 2009.

October is Filipino American Heritage Month!

The Filipino American Community Builder is celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month featuring art by Paul Balan and paying tribute to musician Emilio Del Rosario.

 

How are you celebrating your Filipino heritage this month?

 

Enjoy!

U.S. response to Typhoons in the Philippines

US Marine CH-46 helicopters loaded with rice, sardines, and drinking water flew into a stricken Philippine Mountain city where supplies are running short after landslides triggered by a storm blocked roads and buried dozens of residents.

 

Adobofest 2009 a great success!!

adobofest 2009

 

 

 

In collaboration with Gawad Kalinga's 5K GK Walk fundraiser, Adobofest 2009 took place at LaBagh Woods on September 13,

Filipino Social Justice Forum

You are invited to hear Atty. Rex J. M.A. Fernandez talk about the human rights situation in the Philippines, the struggle against impunity - extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the Philippines , and what Americans and President Obama can do about the Philippines’ human rights situation. Atty. Fernandez has spent 27 years defending the politically disadvantaged in the Philippines against charges, arrests and abductions by state security forces. From the murder of his mentor, lawyer Al Surigao, in 1988 until the recent case of Melissa Roxas, a U.S.

Addressing Human Rights in the Philippines

 

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ADDRESSING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Abobofest 2009, Filipino American Network's Annual Picnic

For more information, including volunteer opportunities, your organization's sponsorhip of an event or final schedule look here.

 

Asian American Townhall meeting on Immigration

Asian American Townhall meeting on Immigration Hosted by the Asian American Institute 
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