12/22/2025
🎁 A Heartwarming Success: TAYO Legacy Foundation’s Holiday Toy Giveaway
What an incredible day of community, joy, and service!
Today, the TAYO Legacy Foundation had the honor of hosting our Holiday Toy Giveaway in Historic Filipinotown. We are thrilled to share that the event was a resounding success, welcoming approximately 200 community members—parents and children alike—for an afternoon filled with connection and holiday magic.
Seeing dozens of children smiling as they received toys, met Santa and the Grinch, and engaged in arts and crafts reminded us why we do this work. This event was a true testament to what we can achieve when we work together.
✨ Our Deepest Gratitude to Our Partners & Sponsors:
Our heartfelt thanks go to the organizations and individuals who fueled this effort:
Island Pacific SoCal – A massive thank you to Giselle Tongi Walters and the team for their presence and for rolling up with three carloads of toys!
Spark of Love, LAPD, & LAFD – For your incredibly generous toy donations and for being such vital pillars of our community.
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez & Office – For your steadfast support of Historic Filipinotown and our mission.
Vons & Sprouts – For your contributions that helped make this gathering possible.
Suspension Matters – For your support and partnership in our community outreach.
The Filipino Shopping Network – For helping us amplify our message and reach our community.
Filipino American LAKAS Alliance & Indivisible Historic Filipinotown/Echo Park – For your tireless work in coordinating the festivities and providing books and toys.
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena – Thank you to President Terry Villavicencio-Villanueva and VP Roselyn Factora Arciaga for the gifts and books.
Philippine Nurses Association of Southern California (PNASC) – For providing essential Mental Health Awareness resources and supplies.
Bamboo Bistro & Daniel Belen – For the delicious food that kept our community and volunteers fed.
Pasadena News Sheryl Turner Editor in chief - Tayo's media partner
👑 Special Guests:
We were delighted to be joined by:
Lou Razon and the candidates of Miss Philippines USA – For bringing grace, inspiration, and holiday cheer to our families and children.
🎨 Creative & Media Partners:
The event was beautifully captured and enriched by:
Celeste of Bontika Films – For your artistic vision and for documenting these precious memories.
Cognitive Impact - Curtis Chan President - for being a sponsor and donor.
Mic Diaz – For your continued support and dedication to the community.
Steve Angeles - for covering the event
🎶 To Our World-Class Performers:
The afternoon was transformed by the music and performances of:
Charmaine Clamor, Eric Baul, Ric Ickard, and Anthony Honore (our wonderful Mr. Grinch!).
A special acknowledgement to Joe and Roselyn Arciaga for their exceptional work in gathering and coordinating this talented lineup.
❤️ To Our Volunteers & Supporters:
To every volunteer who gave their time today and every "Kindred Heart" who supported us from afar: Your generosity is the heartbeat of our foundation. Your contributions allow us to continue our community service and expand our reach to those who need it most.
Today, we experienced the true essence of the holiday season through service and shared spirit. From all of us at TAYO Legacy Foundation, thank you for being part of this legacy.
Happy Holidays to all!
OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE
Affiliates • Donors • Sponsors • Supporters • Volunteers • & Kindred Hearts
Photos will be uploaded on the website gallery soon.
www.TayoLegacyFoundation.org
