Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Care for Humanity Provides Support to International Students and Newcomers in Nine Canadian Cities

TORONTO, CANADA – ACCESS Newswire – September 16, 2025 – The
Felix Y. Manalo (FYM) Foundation, the charitable arm of the
Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church of Christ, expanded its global outreach initiative
Care for Humanity with events in
nine Canadian cities. On
May 17 and 18, 2025, the Foundation delivered essential assistance to
international students in Canada and
new immigrant families facing hardship due to
high inflation, housing pressures, and food insecurity.

National Impact Across Canada

Care for Humanity events took place in:

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Toronto

·
Vancouver

·
Calgary

·
Edmonton

·
Winnipeg

·
Montreal

·
Ottawa

·
Niagara

·
Regina

At each location,
international students and immigrant families received:

·
Care packages with food and household essentials

·
Complimentary medical services, including blood pressure checks

·
Access to gently used clothing, easing resettlement costs

These services addressed urgent needs while also supporting
long-term community integration for
newcomers to Canada.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

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NIAGARA FALLS (Southern Ontario)

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NEPEAN, ONTARIO (District of Eastern Ontario)

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BEACONSFIELD, QUEBEC, CANADA

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA

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SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN

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MANITOBA, CANADA

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GREATER TORONTO, CANADA

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Addressing Food Insecurity and Settlement Challenges

Community partners emphasized the scale of need.
United Way Calgary notes that
one in five residents in Calgary experiences food insecurity. For families like
Gary and Beng Frost, who are unable to work and live on fixed incomes, the program offered both relief and dignity.

Gary shared:
“There are many people like myself who feel invisible. Programs like this remind us we are seen, supported, and valued.”

Building Belonging and Resilience for International Students and Immigrants

An officer from the FYM Foundation explained the purpose of the outreach:

“We are called not only to recognize suffering but to act with compassion, extending the warmth of community to all who are struggling.”

The initiative combined
humanitarian aid with
community connection, offering:

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Immediate relief through food and clothing distribution

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Volunteer engagement, linking newcomers with established community members

·
Emotional support, as recipients shared stories of resilience and belonging

Volunteer
Rosoly Soriano, who invited 87 immigrant families and students to the Nepean, Ontario event, reflected:
“When communities come together, healing begins. These gatherings showed the power of kindness and solidarity.”

Commemorating a Legacy of Faith-Based Humanitarian Service

The campaign also honoured the
139th birth anniversary of Brother Felix Y. Manalo, the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. By aligning commemoration with
humanitarian outreach, the FYM Foundation reinforced its role as a
faith-based organization supporting immigrant settlement, disaster relief, and global community development.

Hashtag: #CareForHumanity #FYMFoundation #CanadaCares #IglesiaNiCristo

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