Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia (FAAGC), South Carolina

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Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia (FAAGC), South Carolina

We are non-partisan and non-sectarian. If you would like to collaborate with us please contact: [email protected]

"TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC) is an educational/cultural/charitable, all volunteer non-profit organization duly registered and incorporated in South Carolina since 1991

To remove your photo, please message [email protected]. The Association is organized and operated exclusively for cultural, educational and charitable
purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal

Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any
future federal tax code. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the Association shall not
carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income
Tax under such provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The objectives of this non-profit incorporated Association shall be:
1) to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through cultural and
educational presentations to the greater Columbia community;
2) to promote better relations between the Filipinos and the greater Columbia community through
involvement in charitable and humanitarian activities; and
3) to encourage the younger generation of Filipino-Americans to become productive members of the
community by providing scholarships when they become eligible. Membership is open to any individual or family interested in Philippine affairs, in promoting Filipino-American relations, and in pursuing our stated objectives. To become a member, please fill out a membership application via this link - https://forms.gle/V4z3uuyNRrLDikdL8

Membership fees may be paid online via this link - https://www.iatspayments.com/saaura/PAA4601464F7D9B80B

We https://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0942802 are now registered as charitable organization in Amazon Smile Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created by Amazon to administer the AmazonSmile program. We are a proud member of Together SC Allies for Good https://www.togethersc.org/ and a collaborator with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affairs Division of the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs.

06/16/2026

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2026 GALA
Gintong Pamana (Our Golden Heritage): Passing Our Treasures and Heritage to the Next Generation

Join us as FAAGC celebrates its 35th Anniversary Gala! Together, we’ll honor the traditions, values, and cultural heritage that have shaped our community while celebrating the next generation carrying them forward.

📅 September 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM
📍 Spring Valley Country Club
300 Spring Valley Rd., Columbia, SC

Tickets, sponsorships, and FAAGC membership renewals/new memberships are available through our registration site. Your membership helps support FAAGC programs and initiatives throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Tickets may be purchased on Zelle or online via ontreasure.com (search for FAAGC). All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
The discounted Member Ticket Rate is available exclusively to current FAAGC members. Non-members may qualify for the member rate by purchasing a new FAAGC membership or renewing their existing membership through the Treasure website prior to purchasing gala tickets. Ticket sales close August 31.

06/14/2026

RESCHEDULED PICNIC INFO

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Cattail Shelter, Saluda Shoals Park
Cooler temperatures are in the forecast, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful day at the park! Join us for an afternoon of great food, fellowship, games, and fun with our FAAGC family and friends. We’ll also be holding raffle drawings and a silent auction to support earthquake recovery efforts in Southern Mindanao.
We hope to see you there!

06/13/2026

Due to today’s dangerously high temperatures, the FAAGC Summer Picnic at Saluda Shoals has been canceled.

The safety of our members and guests is our top priority. We will announce a new date as soon as possible.

Please stay safe and hydrated.

06/08/2026

06/02/2026

Membership Appreciation Meeting &
Annual Summer Potluck Picnic
Saturday, June 13, 1-4pm | Saluda Shoals Park, Paw Paw Shelter

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU!

Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and community. Whether you’re a longtime member, new to the area, or simply interested in learning more about the Filipino Association of Greater Columbia, WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU!

We’ll have games, activities, a silent auction, wonderful prizes, including a chance to win a ticket to our 2026 Gala. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet our newly elected 2026–2028 FAAGC Officers and Board Members.

If you’re joining us for the potluck, please feel free to bring a dish and non-alcoholic beverage to share.

06/01/2026

We are honored to be featured by South Carolina Humanitiesduring AAPI Heritage Month for FAAGC’s work to preserve and promote Filipino culture, heritage, and community in South Carolina.

This recognition belongs to our members, volunteers, partners, and supporters who help bring Filipino traditions, stories, and experiences to life through education, the arts, and cultural programming.

Maraming salamat to South Carolina Humanities and everyone who continues to support our mission!

Read the full story here:

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI), we are celebrating the work of the Filipino American Association of

05/24/2026

FAAGC Around Town....

If you missed these events, join us at our next event on Saturday, May 30 from 1-3pm at the Richland Library on Assembly Street and hear about the First Permanent Asian American Settlement in the US!

05/14/2026

UPDATE -
If you couldn't make RANDY GONZALEZ'S lecture on the first permanent Asian American settlement in the USA, his lecture is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHj-kQL14Gk
Courtesy of Chiara Cox

05/08/2026

Honored that the StoryCorps interview between Chiara Cox, FAAGC's Cultural and Arts Ambassador, and me, Elen Callahan, FAAGC's Secretary, is being featured on the StoryCorps homepage for Heritage Month.

Grateful to StoryCorps for recognizing that meaningful history lives in human connections and the experiences we have over time.

You can listen here:
https://archive.storycorps.org

05/04/2026

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Columbia, SC
29209

Website

https://filamsc.org/

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