FAHSI Thanks the Community for a Successful 7th Annual Light A Parol

New York, NY – On Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2–4pm, the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) hosted its 7th Annual Light A Parol Event to be held at the Philippine Center at 556 Fifth Avenue in New York. FAHSI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1993 to bridge the gaps in social services for the Filipino American community in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area. 

GMA 7 Pinoy Pop Superstar Anthea Neri Performs at Light A Parol

Anthea Neri is a New York City resident and is a graduate of Western Carolina University with a degree in Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. Her past credits include: Original Cast of Mother Divine (Emma Hamilton) at the Greenwich House Theatre in NYC, 37th Season of Texas (Sadie) in Canyon Texas NUN-SENSE II (Sister Robert Anne), Cinderella (Step Sister), Ain't Misbehavin, Tambourines to Glory, Time-Line. She was also named 2005 Cullowhee idol, 2004 Raleigh, NC Pinoy Idol, and also reached the third round of American Idol Season 4 auditions in Washington D.C. Her recent accomplishment include; winning the title as GMA 7 Pinoy Pop Superstar US Champion season 3. She is here in NYC working with the Industries top coaches pursuing her broadway career. She would like to thank her friends, family, her Mentors Baayork Lee and Zoie Lam for supporting her in achieving her dreams.


ABOUT LIGHT A PAROL

Light A Parol is an opportunity to share FAHSI’s program achievements and successes throughout the past year and to celebrate the holiday season. It will also be a time to recognize our community partners that have helped to accomplish FAHSI’s mission to improve the lives of Filipino Americans in NY. Rose-Ann Ubarra-Cunanan, FAHSI’s Executive Director states “We are truly blessed to have the support of the community in these tough times. In the past year, the community has shown that FAHSI’s services provide a vital lifeline to many Filipino Americans in NY. FAHSI would not be able to continue to provide these services with out the support and dedication of our participants, volunteers, and community members.”

The Light A Parol Program is FAHSI's biggest fundraising event. Contributions will help sustain FAHSI's community-based programs and services for over 200,000 Filipino Americans in the Tri-state area. Our programs include the Seniors Program Samahang Walang Kupas, the Youth Program Leading Youth to Find Empowerment and the Filipina Women’s Support Program.

Light A Parol is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20. If you should have additional questions regarding the event, contact Rose-Ann Ubarra-Cunanan at (718) 883-1295. To make a donation to Light A Parol 2009, visit the FAHSI website at our donation page.

LIGHT A PAROL 2009 DONORS
Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza
Mark Agbuya
Elizel Albano
Dolores Alic & Family
Antonia Alvaira
Chito Andrada
Zultan Bermudez
Maria Jocelyn Bernal
Amerlia Buno
Procopio Carlay
Lara & Aram Ciamician
Nicole Ciezar
Lorial Crowder
Dave Cunanan
Dr. & Mrs. Leo Cunanan
Mike Cunanan
Carol Dalpiaz
Almor Dayoun
Tess De La Peña
Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Del Pilar
Emeterio Diabordo
Luis Francia
Menchee Fulgado
Carmencita-Mia Q. Fulgado, ESQ
James Gaddard
Rosita Galvez
Randy Gonzales
Mark Habana
Wayne Ho
Paul Huang
Gretchen Dematera Knudsen & Family
Diana Vita Leavy
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lee
Jean Lobell
Stacy Madalugyo
Ariel Malabanan
Venessa Manzano
Leticia Maranan
Ted Martinez
Krystle Mendoza
Julieta Mercado
Sean Moreno
Maryann Nepomuceno
Olivia Nepomuceno
Regina Orbeto
John Pasquarello
Melissa Peralta
Alicia Pescon
Dr. & Mrs. Leonidas B. Pulido
Mrs. Galvez Quiambao
Jamie Sanchez
Pamela Santos
Lita R. Solis & Family
Joanne Talingdan-Dolman
Carlos & Brenda Talisaysay
Charles Thomas
Cherose Ubarra
Mary-Ann Ubarra
Rhodora Ursua
Evelyn Valerio
Joe Valdez
Evelyn Valerio
Agustina Velsasco
Richard Vezina
Mr. & Mrs. Willy Zumaran

LIGHT A PAROL 2009 PARTNERS
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Blue Man Group
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Census 2010
Children's Museum of Manhattan
DynamiQ Faction
Give Thanks with McCafé Program
GMA Life TV
GMA Pinoy TV
New York Philharmonic