Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI)

Mission Statement

FAHSI is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the most vulnerable segments of the Filipino community of New York - particularly youth, women, recent immigrants, and the elderly. 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 community by: Strengthening the capacity of Filipino Americans to be significant contributors to civil society; Developing the potential of Filipino American youth as community leaders and organizers; Raising the awareness of the Filipino American community and the general public concerning Filipino American history and the struggle and contributions of Filipino Americans.