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IHHELPP Volunteers to Meet with Filipino Employees at Microsoft

LAIE, HI, June 4, 2018 -- The Filipinos@Microsoft (Fil-MS) Board has invited volunteers from IHHELPP to participate in the celebration of Philippine Independence Day on Microsoft’s Redmond, WA campus on June 14, 2018. Hawaii Real Estate Broker, Paul Staples (VP Operations), Lani Pippin (Board of Directors), and Joseph Santos (Graphic Designer) will represent IHHELPP.

“[This meeting] will be a good opportunity for you to share with us your experiences in IHHELPP,” writes Ivan Alviar in behalf of the Fil-MS Board.

“Thank you very much for this opportunity to present IHHELPP to employees of the Microsoft Corporation,” writes Hawaii resident, Paul Staples. “We are very passionate about IHHELPP’s mission of service and eager to share that mission with your employees. It’s very humbling to be chosen by Microsoft to participate in your Giving Back Initiative program. We are truly honored and appreciative of Microsoft for this opportunity.”

IHHELPP (Improving Health, Housing, Education, and Livelihood of the Poor in the Philippines) is a Utah and Hawaii based nonprofit run by volunteers, many of whom are students or alumni of Brigham Young University Hawaii. IHHELPP specializes in building disaster-resistant homes and public restrooms out of structurally insulated panels (SIPs) and compressed earth blocks (CEBs) in the Philippines, especially after the devastation of typhoons. Through its Livelihood program in Tacloban Philippines, IHHELPP has helped over 70 people find jobs which has directly impacted over 216 families.

Businesses and private individuals can contribute to IHHELPP by making tax-deductible donations to IHHELPP or can also sponsor classrooms in the Philippines. www.ihhelpp.org

Please direct all inquiries to Paul Staples, 1-808-630-6857, paul.staples@ihhelpp.org , P.O. Box 522, Kahuku, HI 96731.

HEALTH

​"We believe in creating a healthy and happy environment for all."

Mapangpang Elementary School

IHHELPP donated personal hygiene kits and umbrellas to students of Mapangpang Elementary School in Munoz, Nueva Ecija.

San Fabian Eye Clinic

The Patient Center behind the San Fabian Eye Clinic was spearheaded by Jonathan Mitton and his other Return Missionary friends from BYU-Provo. Jon collaborated with Charity Vision and NuSkin to build a place for patients to recuperate after their eye surgeries.

HOUSING

"We believe that providing a safe home empowers individuals, strengthens families, and fortifies communities."

Antipolo

​In 2014, the founders of IHHELPP partnered with Boy Scouts of America to build homes in the city Antipolo. IHHELPP founders, the Dorias and the Staples, traveled to the Philippines to assist in the building efforts after the success of fundraising events combined other financial support received from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to complete this project.

Humanitarian Projects in Leyte, Cebu, and Botolan

With the help of Charity Vision, we shipped housing materials and school supply kits to Leyte, Cebu, and Botolan. We were then able to construct IHHELPP's first disaster proof home in Leyte.

Tacloban Home Building Project

EDUCATION

​"We believe that education opens the door to a brighter, more successful future."

Trade School in the Philippines

Located in Camiling, Tarlac, plans for the Trade School are pending as funds are raised for the completion of the project.

Classroom Sponsorship Program

​In 2016, IHHELPP began partnering with local companies to sponsor classrooms of Cristo Ray High School in Capas, Tarlac. These classrooms are in dire need of improved ventilation, remodeling of structural damage, and other necessities including; desks, uniforms, and basic school supplies.

LIVELIHOOD

​"We believe that a steady livelihood provides dignity to the human soul."

Bicol Restroom Project (Pinit Elementary School)

Using newly learned skills in working with compressed earth blocks (CEBs), we joined with local citizens to teach and build public restrooms at Pinit Elementary School in Bicol, Philippines providing students and faculty a place of privacy and cleaner grounds.

Fishing Boat project in Botolan Zambales

IHHELPP bought one unit of fishing boat for the locals of Botolan, Zambales. The boat is used to catch fish which are distributed to locals looking to earn revenue by selling them. The first benefactors of the fishing boat is Marlon Arquilla and his family.

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