OVERVIEW
Welcome Home Foundation, Inc. (WHFI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization tailored to the needs of the profoundly deaf and hard-of-hearing people of the Philippines. More essentially, we are a true family of deaf and hearing both, supporting each other through any handicaps and hardships we face in our social, spiritual, academic and professional lives.
We specialize in the education, ministry and outreach for the deaf and their families. WHFI has a service and empowerment orientation, helping the deaf towards productive and harmonious living in the hearing world. Our focus is not just to teach, but to inspire the deaf to teach other deaf, in order to become the caring and competent professionals that they are capable of being, with proper spiritual and social guidance.
For the greater glory of God and salvation of man --- St. Ignatius of Loyola
Vision
A self-reliant Welcome Home, specializing in education of the Deaf towards their living harmoniously with their families and friends in the hearing world; and with the guidance of God, evolve into a center of education for the Deaf
Mission
To enhance the curriculum of an educational system for the Deaf in a building equipped with state of the art technology and caring and competent professionals who will work towards achieving this vision.
This system will encompass Elementary and High School levels as well as vocational courses, giving special consideration to adult education for unschooled Deaf.
Messages
“From the book entitled Deaf Heritage, I want to quote this: “It is a great handicap to be Deaf, but the educated Deaf do not look upon deafness as a misfortune. They do not want deafness to provoke pity nor to serve as a cloak for charity. They only ask for an equal opportunity for an education.” We here at Welcome Home Foundation, Inc. are very glad WE HEARD THEM.” - Sgd. Mrs Salvacion V. Tinsay, WHFI Founder
“In our home, all who wish to visit us are always welcome. It is also a way of welcoming our Deaf brothers and sisters back into society. For a long time, they have been pitied rather than respected. In Welcome Home, we have Deaf children and youth who cherish and help each other overcome their handicaps. Hence, Welcome Home Foundation is not an institution but a true home. They do have differences among themselves, just like any other family. But like a true family, before retiring to bed at night, they come together and pray that God will help them to be a true Welcome Home Family” - Sgd. Fr. Joe Coyle MSSC, WHFI Founder, 1986
Celebrating 40 years!
Welcome Home Foundation Staff celebrating the organisations fortieth anniversary in February 2026
"To our dear Partners, Donors, and friends,
As we celebrate 40 years of service in Welcome Home Foundation (WHFI), we thank God for the work we have been able to do with the deaf and for all your support through the years.
Since its founding, WHFI has become a place of belonging, dignity, empowerment, and hope for Deaf children and their families. Over four decades, lives have been transformed, opportunities have been created, and a loving community has flourished. Your generosity and belief in our mission have made this possible.
As we look back and reflect on how WHFI has evolved, we are amazed at how the resources you shared made the difference in each child’s education, empowering many to thrive and stand on their own. In WHFI, it has been our privilege to see the deaf set aside barriers and work toward their dreams. As we look toward the future, we do so with renewed vision and determination. While the needs continue, we hope that the next 40 years will bring even greater impact, innovation, and inclusion.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and the Deaf and their families we serve, thank you. Thank you for believing, for giving, and for standing with Welcome Home Foundation, Inc.
With deepest appreciation and gratitude.”
Message from the CEO and President - Ma Agnes T. Jalandoni