GK USA

10/29/2026

“Umalis pero hindi nang-iwan.”

For Filipinos who have made a home abroad, the Philippines will always be home. And no matter how far we go, we can still be part of its story.

At GK USA, our love for the Philippines lives on through our continued support for Gawad Kalinga and its work with Filipino families. Because leaving our homeland does not mean leaving our fellow Filipinos behind.

As GK USA Chairman of the Board, Francis de los Reyes reminds us, we may be oceans apart, but we can still help make a difference in the lives of our kababayans.

We may live far from home, but we can always find our way back to the people who need us.

Learn more about GK USA here : www.gk-usa.org

Umalis Pero Hindi Nang-iwan: Ang Patuloy na Pagmamahal ng GK USA sa Inang Bayan.

"We say in GK USA maybe we have left the country but our hearts are still in this homeland. Umalis pero hindi kami nang iwan."

- Francis Delos Reyes, Chairman of the Board, GK USA

Sa kabila ng layo ng kilometro, pinapatunayan ng Gawad Kalinga USA na ang totoong pagmamahal sa bayan ay walang hangganan. Ang kanilang patuloy na paglingap at suporta sa Pilipinas ay patunay na kahit saan man mapadpad ang isang Pilipino, ang puso’t kaluluwa nito ay mananatiling nakatali sa kanyang inang bayan. Isang inspirasyon ang GK USA na nagpapaalala sa atin—magkakalayo man tayo, sama-sama pa rin tayong magtataguyod ng mas magandang bukas para sa kapwa natin Pilipino.

10/22/2026

Good news from Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte!

Del Carmen Farm-to-Spoon has been named one of the 2026 Galing Pook Awards’ Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs. It's wonderful to see a local initiative receive this kind of national recognition.

GK USA was among the partners that helped support the establishment of Del Carmen's community food farms and consolidation hub, together with Gawad Kalinga, SEED Philippines, the Peace and Equity Foundation, and the local government of Del Carmen.

For Filipinos living in the US who care about the future of our homeland, this is a story worth sharing. It reminds us that supporting work in the Philippines can start with helping local efforts address the needs of Filipino families.

Want to learn how you can be part of GK USA's work to end poverty in the Philippines? Visit www.gk-usa.org

10/17/2026

Come visit the GK USA Houston, Texas booth at the FYP Houston Filipino Street Festival today, October 17, from 3 PM to 10 PM at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. Enjoy delicious Pinoy street food while supporting GK’s Operation Walang Iwanan—100% of proceeds will provide emergency relief and essential supplies to Filipino families affected by disasters.

A big “thank you” to the GK Houston team for bringing the spirit of bayanihan to the community. Come hungry, bring your friends, and visit us today!

10/15/2026

WATCH: Gawad Kalinga USA - North Carolina on CBS 17! https://www.cbs17.com/my-carolina/preview-filipino-fall-fiesta-in-durham/

Last October 14, Irene Alivio, GK NC Area Director, and Lee Tucker , GK NC Core Member, joined CBS 17 to introduce viewers to Gawad Kalinga USA, celebrate Filipino culture, and invite the public to the upcoming Filipino Fall Fiesta!

The event brings people together through Filipino food, cultural performances, music, games, and family activities, while supporting GK USA’s mission to help end poverty in the Philippines.

JOIN US AT THE FILIPINO FALL FIESTA!

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12 nn to 5 PM
Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, NC

Register and get your tickets : bit.ly/fil-fiesta-tix
For event and sponsorship inquiries, contact Irene Alivio at [email protected].

Come celebrate Filipino culture, bring your family and friends, and support GK USA’s work in the Philippines. We hope to see you there!

Celebrating Filipino culture this Filipino-American History Month! Preview the Filipino Fall Fiesta at the Durham Amory Saturday, October 24th from 12-5p.

10/14/2026

THE PHILIPPINES IS BRACING FOR SUPER EL NIÑO.

PAGASA warns that the ongoing El Niño could intensify between September and December 2026 and persist through the first half of 2027. Often called Super El Niño when exceptionally strong, this climate phenomenon can bring hotter temperatures and reduced rainfall to the Philippines, increasing the risk of drought, crop losses, and food shortages.

We are helping communities prepare before the effects worsen.

Anticipating the threat, SEED Philippines and Gawad Kalinga began working with GK Kapitbahayan families as early as March 2026. With support from GK USA, Community Food Farms received planting materials, water drums, fertilizers, and training to help families grow their own food despite challenging conditions.

At the Malipayon Community Food Farm in Purok Greensville South, Bacolod, families, volunteers, and partners are already preparing together.

BUT MORE COMMUNITIES NEED HELP. YOU TOO CAN HELP.

Your donation can equip more Community Food Farms with planting materials, water drums, fertilizers, and training so families can grow their own food and strengthen their food security before drought threatens their harvests.

Help more families prepare for the months ahead. Donate today.

https://gk-usa.salsalabs.org/communityfoodfarms0/index.html

CTTO : SEED Philippines, PAGASA an AL JAZEERA

10/12/2026

Happy 23rd Anniversary, Gawad Kalinga!

From all of us at GK USA, congratulations on 23 years of building caring and sharing communities and working toward a poverty-free Philippines.

As a mission partner of Gawad Kalinga, we are grateful to share in this mission and work alongside you toward a future where every Filipino can live with dignity, hope, and opportunity.

May we continue to build on the vision that began in Bagong Silang, Caloocan, celebrate the lives touched along the way, and work together toward a Philippines where no one is left behind.

Happy Anniversary, Gawad Kalinga! Here’s to continuing the mission together!

Walang Iwanan!

Kalinga

10/09/2026

We’re FULL! GK Orange County, CA's Serve for Hope is officially SOLD OUT!

What a wonderful response from our community!
Registration for GK Orange County’s Serve for Hope Pickleball Fundraiser is now closed as we’ve reached our maximum number of participants!

A big thank-you to everyone who registered and will be joining us on the courts. Your enthusiasm and generosity mean so much, especially to the children in the Philippines who will benefit from the Gawad Kalinga READ Program, which helps children strengthen their reading skills.

Still want to be part of the cause? You can help us bring more learning opportunities to these children by making a donation through this link: bit.ly/serveforhope26 or scan the QR code in the poster.

And if you missed registration this time, don’t worry! We’re just getting started. We’ll be bringing you more fun-filled fundraising events soon, so there will be more opportunities to play, connect, and give back!

Thank you for helping us make fundraising FUN and for being part of a community that cares. See you at the next one!

GK Orange County | Gawad Kalinga USA
Be part of the GK Orange County, CA team of volunteer!
Contact: Lani Diamse, GK OC CA Area Director at [email protected]

10/05/2026

What if your next pickleball game could also help a child learn?

Join GK Orange County for Serve for Hope on Saturday, October 10, from 8 AM–2 PM at La Mirada Regional Park.

Come out for a fun day of pickleball, good company, snacks, games, and prizes while supporting Gawad Kalinga’s READ Program, which helps children in the Philippines strengthen their reading skills.

$30 per player | All skill levels welcome | Coaches available for beginners

Bring your friends, bring your family, or come ready to meet fellow players. Whether you're on the court or supporting from the sidelines, you can be part of giving children more opportunities to learn.

Registration is still open!
Register or donate: https://gk-usa.salsalabs.org/serveforhope2026/index.html

10/02/2026

DURHAM, TOMORROW WE BRING A LITTLE PHILIPPINES TO YOU!

The food we grew up with. The music that gets everyone moving. The laughter around a table. The feeling of being Filipino, wherever life takes us.

Tomorrow, we bring it all together at the Filipino Fall Fiesta in Durham, NC! Come enjoy an afternoon of Filipino food, cultural performances, games, shopping, and raffle prizes. Bring your family, text your friends, and invite someone who deserves a taste of Filipino fiesta fun.

And here’s another reason to come. Proceeds from the fiesta will support Gawad Kalinga USA’s mission to help end poverty in the Philippines. Your ticket helps make this celebration count for more families back home.

TOMORROW, OCTOBER 24 | 12 NN TO 5 PM
Durham Armory, Durham, NC
Adults: $5
K to 12 and college students with valid ID: FREE
Every ticket includes one free raffle ticket!

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://bit.ly/fil-fiesta-tix


Help us fill the Durham Armory! Share this post, tag your fiesta crew, and spread the word. Let’s get more people through the doors for a celebration of Filipino culture that also supports a better future for families in the Philippines.

See you tomorrow!

For event inquiries, contact Irene Alivio, GK North Carolina Area Director, at [email protected].