The Community Heroes [...]]]>
All Filipinos in and around Jersey City are invited to attend PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award on January 24, 2009 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You’ll have the chance to meet and greet the awardees, and watch a fashion show featuring the collections of Fashion Designer Emmanuel Guinto.

The Community Heroes Award recognizes various individuals who have made an enormous impact in our community and have demonstrated leadership in their areas of endeavor through their extraordinary talents and contributions.

PAFCOM’s 2nd Community Heroes Award
Where: Margaret Williams Theater, New Jersey City University
Address: 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Date: January 24, 2009 6:00PM-10:00PM

Contact Persons:
Hector Magno – (908)229-0155
Ludy Corrales – (908)693-4277
Helen Castillo – (201)920-9441
Linda Rupel - (201)892-8681

The following are the recipients of PAFCOM’s 2009 Community Heroes Award:

1. Senator Sandra B. Cunningham for Education
2. Sheriff Juan M. Perez for Public Safety
3. Darice Toon for Community Development
4. Mary Ann Kelleher Arango for Cultural Enrichment
5. Roger Gupta for Corporate Stewardship
6. Patricia A. Berberabe for Community Service
7. Dr. Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza for Arts
8. Oscar Fernando for Business

Donations for this event are accepted and proceeds will support the year-round community development projects of PAFCOM.

$25 per person (General Admission Seat)
$35 per person (Regular Seat)
$50 per person (Preferred Seat with Cocktail)
(make check payable to PAFCOM-CDC)

Recipients during the Press Con

According to JCRegister, Community Heroes Award is designed to recognize exceptional individuals who live and/or work in the United States and have made outstanding contributions [...]]]>

Recipients during the Press Con

According to JCRegister, Community Heroes Award is designed to recognize exceptional individuals who live and/or work in the United States and have made outstanding contributions to our community in promoting the goals, vision and mission of PAFCOM in community development and social justice.

Three (3) awardees are Filipinos, and they were presented during the Press Conference Last November 20, 2008. They are Patricia Bernabe (Owner, Phil-Am Trading, Inc), Dr. Jorshinelle Taleon-Sonza (Playwright), and Oscar Fernando (Owner, Oscar Printing Services, Inc).

The upcoming Gala is free for public, everyone is invited and admission is free. So in case you want to see A-Pinoys here in Jersey City, just go there and see them in person.