The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) participated at a fundraiser event called “Relief for Asia” hosted by Chicagoland Coalition for Asian Disaster Relief (CCADR). This event was held on November 28, 2009 at St. Thomas the Apostle Gymnasium in Naperville, IL. It showcased live ethnic dance performances, musical performances, martial arts, cultural workshops and ethnic foods. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and $60,000 in relief funds for victims of the recent back-to-back typhoons in the Philippines and the earthquake in Indonesia. The money raised at the event went to the American Red Cross Southeast Asia Disaster Relief Effort.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) participated at the Chicago Children’s Museum’s “Passport to the World” series that showcased the arts and traditions of Chicago’s many ethnic groups and to provide opportunities for museum visitors to better understand Chicago’s unique multicultural community. During the weekend of June 11-14, 2009, CCM featured the Philippines and hosted displays of Philippine crafts and exhibits, as well as interactive productions by native performers and artists, Families enjoyed the sights, sounds and arts of the Philippines and celebrated the Philippine Independence Day.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago in collaboration with the Filipino American Network brought Christmas cheer to Filipino seniors living in the Chicago area with the Parol Senior Gift Basket Program.  With the help of over 30 volunteers, FACHIC and FAN posted flyers in the neighborhood, sent out Christmas cards, called seniors to check on their well-being and, for those in need, visited and delivered gift baskets of necessity items to seniors around the holidays.