Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy Systems

NMPASI was founded in 1993 with a mission to protect the civil, legal and human interests of individuals with disabilities. Since its inception, NMPASI has provided assistance to thousands of local residents with disabilities in the form of: (1) free legal services / representation to combat various forms of discrimination due to their disabilities, (2) free outreach/training activities throughout the community (to include Tinian and Rota) on issues relating to the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities and (3) free advocacy services for the elderly who may not otherwise qualify under our disability-related programs. According to NMPASI Executive Director Jim Rayphand, "We're humbled that Mr. Sago (owner of Country House) and Kato would recognize NMPASI's efforts on behalf of people who have disabilities with such a generous donation… and the G-GAP Concert was a blast to boot." Other sponsors of the charity event besides Country House Restaurant and Hafa Adai Beach Hotel included: Delta Airlines, KSPN 2, the Visitors Channel, Pacific Trading Co. Ltd., Certified Angus Beef, Marpac Inc. and Gary Liddle.