{"id":11537,"date":"2014-05-22T15:43:13","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T07:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=11537"},"modified":"2014-08-10T17:33:37","modified_gmt":"2014-08-10T09:33:37","slug":"new-immigrant-support-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2014\/05\/22\/new-immigrant-support-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"New Immigrant Support Launched"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tatay Tom with MLA Suzanne Anton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A support mechanism for the entire immigrant community was successfully launched on\u00a0May 16, 2014, in Vancouver B.C.<\/p>\n

The Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS) Charitable Foundation was presented\u00a0to the public by Tomas Avendano, CEO of MHHS Society. Tatay Tom, as he is fondly\u00a0called by everyone, said the foundation is an answer to the changing needs of newcomers\u00a0to Canada.<\/p>\n

He explained, \u201cThe foundation is neither above nor under the society, but\u00a0parallel to it. It has its separate board, separate func\u00adtions, and separate constitution and\u00a0by\u00adlaws. It will have its own website and its own staff.\u201d<\/p>\n

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MHHS Foundation CEO Tomas “Tatay Tom” Avendano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Philippine Consul General to Vancouver Neil Frank Ferrer welcomed the arrival of\u00a0the Foundation. Congen Ferrer said he hopes \u201cthe foundation will be a step toward\u00a0making the most of the scarce resources made available to non\u00adprofit organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cdespite its separation from the MHHS and assuming its own distinct legal\u00a0personality, we trust that this foundation will continue to work closely with MHHS and\u00a0other community organizations and stakeholders on projects and activities aimed at the\u00a0successful integration and settlement of newcomers in B.C. and in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

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PCI Publisher Alan Yong with MHHS Foundation CEO Tomas “Tatay Tom” Avendano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also unveiled that night was the Tatay Tom Bursary and Scholarship program, the\u00a0latest addition to the package of new immigrant services offered at MHHS. Meanwhile,\u00a0volunteer Agnes Tecson also presented the new website as an added resource for new\u00a0settlers.<\/p>\n

Aside from Ferrer, other well\u00adwishers during the event included Suzanne Anton, Minister\u00a0of Justice and BC Liberal Party MLA for Vancouver\u00adFraserview; MP Don Davis; Deputy\u00a0Consul General Anthony Mandap; Alan Yong, CEO of Times Telecom, Philippine\u00a0Canadian Inquirer and Juan Radio; Mrs. Miriam Ferrer, wife of Congen Ferrer; and\u00a0Cecilia Ampeso, wife of former consul general Jose Ampeso.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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