Mabuhay House Society Strengthens Filipino Non-Profits through Collaboration and Cultural Connection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 9, 2024

Vancouver, BC— Mabuhay House Society (MHS) is proud to complete the first cohort of the Hub and Spoke Program to help build and expand the relationships between ten Filipino non-profit organizations in B.C. 

Launched in Spring 2024 in collaboration with MODUS, the program focuses on collaboration, mentorship, and cultural connection and was identified through the engagement of the participating organizations. These commitments will continue to foster relationships by supporting culture bearers, elders, families, and Filipino communities across the diaspora, with the ultimate goal of creating a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre

“I am proud to announce the completion of the first cohort of our Hub and Spoke Program, to strengthen collaboration and mentorship among ten Filipino non-profit organizations across B.C.” said Sammie Jo Rumbaua, Chair for MHS. “This program has been instrumental in fostering cultural connections and advancing our goal of creating a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre. We remain hopeful and committed to securing sustainable grants, developing relevant community programs, and building strategic partnerships across the Filipino social service sector and commitment among political parties, provincial and federal levels,  to address the needs of Filipino-Canadians. Through this initiative, we are creating safe spaces for intergenerational learning, cultural exchange, and advocacy, ensuring lasting support for the Filipino community across the diaspora."

As we share these developments, certain challenges involving mental health, burnout, and funding remain pressing issues. In response to this, MHS will continue to provide support in securing sustainable grant funding, creating better youth support systems, and building strategic partnerships that lead to long-term solutions. You can read the full Report on our website at mabuhayhouse.ca/s/HubAndSpokeReport2024.

Through the Hub and Spoke program, MHS seeks to expand programs and partnerships, enabling Filipino non-profits to scale their operations effectively. This addresses the community’s evolving needs by creating safe spaces for intergenerational learning and cultural exchange, which will serve as a cultural and advocacy hub for the Filipino community. Filipino community can support our leaders as we have supported them in the Hub and Spoke Program is to continuously advocate to their elected officials on the importance of the Filipino Cultural Centre and the struggles that Filipino Non-Profits face in a post-pandemic world to serve the community. You can see who your elected official is by clicking here and entering in your postal code at mydistrict.elections.bc.ca. 

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About Mabuhay House Society

Established in 2021, the Mabuhay House Society is a registered non-profit society working closely with the provincial government to develop a provincial Filipino Community Cultural Centre that will be an inclusive, intercultural, and intergenerational space that Filipino Canadians can call home, where everyone is welcome. Mabuhay House Society is paving the way for the Filipino connection and community to thrive in BC. Visit our website at mabuhayhouse.ca.

For more info: 

William Canero

Board Vice-Chair, Mabuhay House Society

vicechair@mabuhayhouse.ca

778-835-2311