MPC Foundation has been delivering impactful services and programs for seniors and older adults, while working alongside non-profits and community organizations to build capacities to achieve collective impact. We are focussed on creating and delivering programs and services to mitigate older adults' social isolation by creating community-based social hubs. We achieve that by:
- extensive relationship building with community-based organizations
- active use of community-based volunteers
- serving older adults right in the community
- innovation in program design & delivery to achieve meaningful impact
Our Story, Vision, Mission and Values
MPC Foundation was established by Mae Chun and Lily Kwok, who are immigrants with accomplished professional backgrounds. Recently, Mae Chun, received an award from CBC in recognition of her commitment to senior wellness.
"We are grateful for what this country has done for us, our family and friends. Hence we chose the name MPC, an acronym for MPowerCanada, meaning to empower Canada. This is our homage to Canada and our way of giving back to this country by serving those in need. In short, we are grateful."
Vision:
Aging should be celebrated, as older adults have innumerable assets and wisdom to contribute to the enrichment of society. We want older adults to feel valued, included and lead engaged and meaningful lives.
Mission:
We empower older adults to be catalysts for change in society while advocating for older adult wellness and increasing awareness of their valuable contributions to society.
Values:
We believe that older adults have unique contributions to make as community members, and that efforts must be made to advocate for and raise awareness of the benefits seniors provide to society.
"We are grateful for what this country has done for us, our family and friends. Hence we chose the name MPC, an acronym for MPowerCanada, meaning to empower Canada. This is our homage to Canada and our way of giving back to this country by serving those in need. In short, we are grateful."
Vision:
Aging should be celebrated, as older adults have innumerable assets and wisdom to contribute to the enrichment of society. We want older adults to feel valued, included and lead engaged and meaningful lives.
Mission:
We empower older adults to be catalysts for change in society while advocating for older adult wellness and increasing awareness of their valuable contributions to society.
Values:
We believe that older adults have unique contributions to make as community members, and that efforts must be made to advocate for and raise awareness of the benefits seniors provide to society.
Our Team
Mae Chun, CEO
Mae came to Canada about 30 years ago from Malaysia. In Canada, Mae spent most of her career in the not-for-profit sector, beginning at the front lines in employment counselling and worked her way up to the Chief Executive position. The causes that are near and dear to Mae are senior wellness, immigrant integration and workplace bullying. Mae believes that social innovation is our answer to achieving sustainable change and collective impact in social issues.
Daxton Louie, Tech Program Coordinator
Daxton manages all tech related functions for MPC from database management to organizing and delivering technology programs for seniors. In his role, Daxton works extensively with community partners and volunteers for all areas of work within MPC.
June Lee, Administration and Program Coordination
June Lee comes to us with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. She provides a supportive role in all administration related duties. Her multilingual skills are ideally suited to direct communication functions with our senior population. June is directly involved in all aspects of programs and activities coordination.
Junyi Bu, Jane Xu, Nabila Khandaker - Social Media and Communications
All of them provide valuable communication functions that effectively convey the impact of our programs.
Mae came to Canada about 30 years ago from Malaysia. In Canada, Mae spent most of her career in the not-for-profit sector, beginning at the front lines in employment counselling and worked her way up to the Chief Executive position. The causes that are near and dear to Mae are senior wellness, immigrant integration and workplace bullying. Mae believes that social innovation is our answer to achieving sustainable change and collective impact in social issues.
Daxton Louie, Tech Program Coordinator
Daxton manages all tech related functions for MPC from database management to organizing and delivering technology programs for seniors. In his role, Daxton works extensively with community partners and volunteers for all areas of work within MPC.
June Lee, Administration and Program Coordination
June Lee comes to us with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. She provides a supportive role in all administration related duties. Her multilingual skills are ideally suited to direct communication functions with our senior population. June is directly involved in all aspects of programs and activities coordination.
Junyi Bu, Jane Xu, Nabila Khandaker - Social Media and Communications
All of them provide valuable communication functions that effectively convey the impact of our programs.
Board of Directors
Jim Wong, Director
Jim is a made in China individual, immigrating to Canada at age 7 and spending his youth years in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Jim was a lumberjack in BC and later decided to move to Calgary to seek the black gold. Jim worked as a power lineman, designer, system architect and business integrator. Jim believes in giving back to society and hence have served on non-profit Boards for many years. Since he is a senior, the services provided by MPC Foundation excite Jim.
Imaculada Prata, Secretary
Ima has extensive experience in freight forwarding worldwide along with outstanding administrative professionals. She always gives the best for whatever she does, in special for our community, non-profit organization, and social work. She is passionate about sports in particular beach and hardcourt volleyball, which she still plays. It allows her to transfer her experience as a team player, engaging different levels of players to work together for the same cause. Most over, respecting the adversary. Ima speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English, and studying French.
Davin Lam, CPA, Treasurer
Davin loves to volunteer in his spare time helping those in need and the experience that follows. A little about Davin, he is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a music enthusiast with a level 10 Piano certification and also loves to play the guitar and drums. He loves to travel as well as learning about different cultures and different ways of life around the world.
Lily Kwok, Director
Lily immigrated from Hong Kong in 2003 and she is a social worker by training. Lily has had ample experiences working with at risk youth, family and seniors. Since Lily came to Canada, she has worked in different non-profits, where the work involves advocacy and community engagement, funding applications, service reviews and service quality improvement. Lily was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to the community. In her spare time, Lily likes photography, where she finds internal peace and feel connected with nature.
Marcus Cheung, MSW, RSW, Director
Marcus is a Registered Social Worker and counsellor and has had extensive experience in providing counselling and mental health services. Marcus’s clinical practice and interests are focused on men and mental health, domestic violence, trauma, and masculinity. Throughout his career, he has also worked extensively serving men and boys and other vulnerable populations, including working with adult and child victims of abuse. Marcus also has a vast interest in community work and has been an active member of many committees that focus on violence prevention, including the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective, East Calgary Family Violence Collaborative, and the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Advisory Board with the Calgary Police Services.
Tiffany Smith, Board Chair
Tiffany Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature with a minor in Behavioural Science from Ambrose University. She is currently a Human Resources Advisor and has a passion for teaching English as a Second Language. Her experience in Human Resources and Recruiting has led her to teach many ESL classes on how to job search- from resume writing to interview skills. In her spare time, Tiffany loves reading, writing, and is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve others in the community.
Soma Sundari, Director
Soma has been teaching IT applications for about 15 years to a wide range of students in different parts of the world. She has a Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications. Soma is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has a Microsoft Office Specialist Masters certificate and teaches various Desktop Application courses. Soma is currently working as a Development Analyst for Advancement Data, University of Calgary. Soma has volunteered in various community organizations and excited to be a part of this team to serve seniors.
Jim is a made in China individual, immigrating to Canada at age 7 and spending his youth years in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Jim was a lumberjack in BC and later decided to move to Calgary to seek the black gold. Jim worked as a power lineman, designer, system architect and business integrator. Jim believes in giving back to society and hence have served on non-profit Boards for many years. Since he is a senior, the services provided by MPC Foundation excite Jim.
Imaculada Prata, Secretary
Ima has extensive experience in freight forwarding worldwide along with outstanding administrative professionals. She always gives the best for whatever she does, in special for our community, non-profit organization, and social work. She is passionate about sports in particular beach and hardcourt volleyball, which she still plays. It allows her to transfer her experience as a team player, engaging different levels of players to work together for the same cause. Most over, respecting the adversary. Ima speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English, and studying French.
Davin Lam, CPA, Treasurer
Davin loves to volunteer in his spare time helping those in need and the experience that follows. A little about Davin, he is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a music enthusiast with a level 10 Piano certification and also loves to play the guitar and drums. He loves to travel as well as learning about different cultures and different ways of life around the world.
Lily Kwok, Director
Lily immigrated from Hong Kong in 2003 and she is a social worker by training. Lily has had ample experiences working with at risk youth, family and seniors. Since Lily came to Canada, she has worked in different non-profits, where the work involves advocacy and community engagement, funding applications, service reviews and service quality improvement. Lily was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to the community. In her spare time, Lily likes photography, where she finds internal peace and feel connected with nature.
Marcus Cheung, MSW, RSW, Director
Marcus is a Registered Social Worker and counsellor and has had extensive experience in providing counselling and mental health services. Marcus’s clinical practice and interests are focused on men and mental health, domestic violence, trauma, and masculinity. Throughout his career, he has also worked extensively serving men and boys and other vulnerable populations, including working with adult and child victims of abuse. Marcus also has a vast interest in community work and has been an active member of many committees that focus on violence prevention, including the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective, East Calgary Family Violence Collaborative, and the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Advisory Board with the Calgary Police Services.
Tiffany Smith, Board Chair
Tiffany Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature with a minor in Behavioural Science from Ambrose University. She is currently a Human Resources Advisor and has a passion for teaching English as a Second Language. Her experience in Human Resources and Recruiting has led her to teach many ESL classes on how to job search- from resume writing to interview skills. In her spare time, Tiffany loves reading, writing, and is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve others in the community.
Soma Sundari, Director
Soma has been teaching IT applications for about 15 years to a wide range of students in different parts of the world. She has a Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications. Soma is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has a Microsoft Office Specialist Masters certificate and teaches various Desktop Application courses. Soma is currently working as a Development Analyst for Advancement Data, University of Calgary. Soma has volunteered in various community organizations and excited to be a part of this team to serve seniors.
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