Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) is a non-profit 501 © 3 tax exempt, national,  service-oriented
non-governmental organization
that addresses the growing concerns of migrants. With its many
dedicated volunteers, partner organizations/ institutions (including the Philippine Embassy) and
supporters , MHC extends
FREE consultations to immigrants &  “kababayans” in need in the areas  
of
 immigration, discrimination, human trafficking, illegal recruitment & other highly significant  
cases impacting on migrants;
healthcare screening/support; socio-economic &  financial programs;  
cultural promotion support,: networking/outreach; research/publication (MH Chronicle):  job
skills & training programs in  non-formal education modules
;  MHC also provides funeral
assistance
to Filipino immigrants who die bereft of funds &/  or without immediate relatives in the
U.S. under its
Filipino Overseas Migrant Fund Program.   As a grantee of the DC Commission on
the Arts & Humanities
and the National Endowment for the Arts,  it mobilizes the community for
high profile cultural events (Nat’l Cherry Blossoms Festival, FIESTA Asia, Asian Festivals,
America’s National Day Parade, Dance DC Festival etc
.), significant events (Global Peace Festival,
Asian-American Business Conference,  Ambassadors' Day
etc.) and humanitarian community
undertakings
. Among its institutionalized events in honoring the Migrants are Misa ng Bayan
(People’s Mass), People’s Ball (biggest Fil-Am Community Gala in the U.S. capital region) &  the
Migrant Workers’ Day
. For donations, please make checks payable to Migrant Heritage
Commission. Donations are tax exempt to extent allowed by law.
MIGRANT HERITAGE COMMISSION
BRINGING  PEOPLE TOGETHER TO FOSTER
A CULTURE OF UNITY AND SERVICE
LIVE A LIFE THAT MATTERS. . .
HELP NOW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE !!!
OFFICIAL WEBSITE :
http://www.migrantheritage.org   
E-MAIL : migrantheritage@gmaill.com
Contact telephone numbers : 202-247-0117 , 703-273-1196,
202-631-8856,   703-675-6334, 240-460-3609
Toll free : 1-888-MHC-1196 ~
Fax number:  703-273-4838
Official Mailing Address : 3900 Jermantown Road., Suite 100
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A. 22030
DC Office Address : 7108 Chestnut St., NW Washington D.C. 20012
Misa ng Bayan: Volunteer Choir members of Fil-Am Ministry of St. Michael of Silver Spring (Erwin
Manzano), El Shaddai Catholic Charismatic Group of St. Stephen  DC (Nerisa Anticamara, Johnny
Panlaqui),Filipino Community of the DC Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament (Lucy Sanchez),  Filipino
Community of St. Rose of Lima (Raymund Cornejo & Marie Ortega), Jandy Arboleda (Bukas Palad
Choir Composer), Phil. Medical Mission of Mercy (Sally Rosal & Yolly Arzadon)

Cherry Blossoms, Fiesta Asia, American National Day Parade, Picnics, Asian and other festivals:  
Ben Sijera, Astrophel & Lyn Tejada, Misty Baldoza, Liz Monroe Teopaco, Bradley Tanamor, Malou
Magsanoc, Melanie Barroba, Nerses Rosales, Isagani Valenzuela, Regie Sharpe & Annie Dimaano
plus all Cultural Arms with volunteers from the Fillpino Teachers’ Groups of PG County,
Spotsylvania, Stafford, Baltimore  etc.

People’s Ball/Migrant Workers’Day:   Avic Macaranas,  Meann Llamas, Nonong Igot, Joe Penano,
Elvie Igot,  Ver and Jane Macalinao, Butch and Jean Ebilane, Daisy and Art Victoria, George Brooks,
Tanya Krause, Nancy Newland,  Anna Bedell, Mila Figueroa

Youth Team : Kathleen & Nicole Calaro, Raymund Jaramillo, Alex Valera, Rynchelle & Jessica
Campanilla, Monico Earl Bustamante, Lexi & Karen  Crisostomo & Victor, Hannah, Samantha &
Amanda Cabrera Johnson, Paul Acedera Cabrera, Tracy Perez, Arianne Baldonado, Angeline, AJ &
Cres Valencia, Kara Abella, Camille Comendador, Krishna, Cathy, Lizane Joyce & Jasmine Mata,
Rina & Gina Viqueira, Abigal Hapil, Shannon, Paul & Megan Fitzpatrick, Jaqueline Hyman,
Megan Cortez, Richard Santos, Zoe Bautista Quint, Kat Malazarte, Solen Cabrera,
Len-len Ortega, John John Cabrera

Food Donor Volunteers for Special Events:  Merlyn & John Eda, Lily Domingo, Bebot & Gwen
Fernandez, Cho & Louie Ortega, Lourdes Comendador & Ligaya Hipolito, Saul & Mila Barnedo,
Joart Aromin & Susan Bado, Sol Hunt, Howard & Lourdes Ebbenstein

MHC MEDIA PARTNERS & FRIENDS: ABS-CBN TFC, Asian Fortune
Balita Pinoy, Basta Pinoy News, DC Pinoy,  Manila Mail, MH Chronicle, Philippine Chronicle U.S.
A., Philippine Fiesta, FILAM Nation, Pinoy Herald, PinoyGlobal OnLine, The GLOBAL Channel,
World Group Media, Gus Alzona’s www.philippinefestival.org

MHC PARTNER FOUNDATIONS :
Lifeline International Foundation, ASIA Heritage Foundation

MHC OFFICE HOST: Law Offices of Valera & Associates, P.C.
www.valeralaw.com


MHC Founders : Grace Valera-Jaramillo,  Arnedo S.  Valera,  Claudio M. Pedery Jr., Jesse A.
Gatchalian,  Emilie G. Dearing, Beth A. Wong  

As of 01 January  2009
A 501 (c) 3 tax exempt non profit and non-governmental organization Metropolitan Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Partners : Lifeline International Foundation, Inc., Asia Heritage Foundation  
and various Organizations and Institutions