Philippine American Foundation for Charities

14/07/2020

PAFC is proud to be an organization supporter of a recent letter sent to the House of Representatives urging for the inclusion of the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act in current legislation.

Join us in contacting our Representatives and showing organizational support.

E-mail templates and information can be found here: https://linktr.ee/naffaa.capital
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18/06/2020

Hello Kababayans!

The DMV Bayanihan Task Force is starting the Campaign to thank our Filipino Nurses in DC. We are calling volunteers to make thank you cards for the frontliners in our community. We have various delivery options so you don't have to leave your house, as well as pre-made Canva templates for you to get started. This is a great opportunity for students, families, and households to contribute to the cause while social distancing. The due date for the cards is 6/28 (could be extended depending on volunteers).

Sign up today! Link here: https://bit.ly/SalamatNurses

27/05/2020

Attention 2020 high school, undergrad, and grad school graduates — this one’s for you!

Manila Mail is featuring all Filipino American graduates in its June issue. Please fill out the following form below before June 1st, 2020: https://bit.ly/PGradDC2020

You may have missed out on the graduation walk — here’s your chance to make a splash!!

02/05/2020

“I just look at a patient, knowing that this could be me tomorrow if I’m not careful, or if my resistance goes down or I’m just unlucky. This could be me tonight. And that’s the scary part of it."

01/05/2020

Join us as we celebrate Labor Day and talk to some of our brave Filipino front liners here in the US in time of COVID-19 on our Facebook Live event, TODAY, 1 May 2020 at 3:00PM ET.

See you then!

28/04/2020

Mabuhay! 🇵🇭 If you can, please support our Covid-19 Bayanihan Campaign! Thank you in advance. Stay strong and stay healthy. 😁

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Kaliwa and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan Washington DC (PACC-DC) are united in the goal of supporting our frontliners and other hospital employees who are working hard and endangering themselves to save lives during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

“Bayanihan” is a Filipino custom derived from the Filipino word “bayan,” meaning a people, county, town, or nation. Bayanihan represents the sense of community and togetherness of a people who are working together towards a common goal. To promote the Bayanihan spirit, Kaliwa and PACC-DC are jointly sponsoring a C19 Bayanihan Campaign to benefit our frontline workers. We request that individuals kindly donate to a common fund that can be used to purchase gift cards that can beredeemed at participating establishments.

The gift cards can be used for to-go orders or in-house dining, among other things, once restrictions have been lifted. We will offer these to anyone who works in a hospital. People who work security, maintenance, or housekeeping are just as essential as the doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. While supplies last, $25 gift cards will be made available to anyone who presents a valid hospital ID.

This is a great opportunity for PACC-DC, Kaliwa, participating establishments, and donors to come together as a community and show support for our brave healthcare workers during this difficult time. Thank you very much in advance and let us show the world our Bayanihan Spirit!

Donations to PACCDC are tax deductible and we will be issuing the appropriate receipts to donors.

You can send payment via:
- Mail in check (see image below for details)
- Venmo ()
- Paypal ([email protected]).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

16/04/2020

We are encouraging all Filipinos in the DC Metro Area to take this short survey to help us support the community's needs during the COVID-19 global pandemic. PAFC is proud to support this effort and compile resources with other community partners.

Link to survey: https://tinyurl.com/NafconSurveyDMV

‼️ATTN: Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Area‼️

🇺🇸: In this time of the COVID-19 outbreak, there is a need to reach out to Filipinos in the community and learn about their conditions and concerns. Individuals and organizations with the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) are launching a community-based research project in the Washington, D.C. area. The aim of the project is to better understand the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on Filipinos, and how we can respond to specific needs and collectively support our local community members and communities in the Philippines. Additionally, we aim to collect qualitative and quantitative information regarding the conditions of Filipinos in the D.C. metropolitan area in order to inform future initiatives that would develop our unity and response in protecting the human rights and welfare of our communities.
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🇵🇭: Sa panahon ng pandemyang COVID-19, kailangang abutin at alamin ang kalagayan ng mga Pilipino sa ating komunidad. Mga indibidwal at organisasyon sa National Alliance for Fillipino Concerns (NAFCON) ay naglulunsad ng pananaliksik sa Washington DC. Layunin nito na alamin ang epekto ng krisis ng COVID-19 sa mga Filipino at kung paano tayo makatutugon sa mga pangangailangan at kolektibong makipag-tulungan sa komunidad natin, maging sa mga mahal natin sa buhay sa Pilipinas. Dagdag dito, layuning makapangolekta ng sapat na bilang at kalidad ng impormasyon ukol sa kalagayan ng mga kababayan natin dito sa DMV area, upang maging gabay sa mga darating na inisiyatiba at proyektong makapagtitibay ng ating pagkakaisa at pagtugon para sa pangangalaga sa karapatang-pantao at kagalingan ng ating pamayanan.
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Link to survey: https://tinyurl.com/NafconSurveyDMV.

13/04/2020

We are pleased to share that Ben has found his match and is now in need of blood donations as he prepares for his procedure on April 24th.

Even as coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the United States and globally, the need for blood donations remains. If you are in the Washington DC metro area, please consider donating at Children's National Hospital and learn more about the time requirement and how you can schedule an appointment at the following link: https://childrensnational.org/departments/pathology-and-laboratory-medicine/blood-donor-center

Please view the video for more information and thank you all for supporting Ben find his match!

A Montgomery County teen who needed a life-saving blood donation has found a match – but he still needs more blood.

09/04/2020

Proper messaging for your small business is critical during the COVID-19 outbreak. Join Day 4 of the Small Business Survival and Success webcast series today 4/10 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT to learn more about "Essential PR Tips for the Pandemic."

Led by media and public relations executive Jessica del Mundo of 10storyhouse, Inc., and Steven Bram, topics include:
- The 3 Basic “Be”s – Be relevant, be helpful – or be quiet!
- Being heard above the noise
- Being innovative

✅ Register now: bit.ly/sipasmallbiz

Thank you to Entrepinayship, SIPA, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (APISBP), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other partners for hosting this virtual workshop series this week to share resources and assistance programs for Filipino-owned businesses!

07/04/2020

Join us LIVE today at 3pmET on Day 2 of the Small Business Survival and Success Webcast Series to be led by Anna Marie Cruz.

Please register at
bit.ly/sipasmallbiz

Community Partners:
Filipino American Service Group Inc Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) FYLPRO Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees Official Site Philippine American Bar Association Kultivate Labs This Filipino American Life PAMANA Subtle Filipino Traitss Alejandro FILMS Apl.de.Ap Foundation Entrepinayship Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles

06/04/2020

PAFC is excited to serve as a community partner for Search to Involve Pilipinio Americans: SMALL BUSINESS SURVIVAL & SUCCESS WEBINAR SERIES.

This free 5-day webcast is for small business owners who may need assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak and need help understanding what assistance and opportunities are available. The webcast is produced by the Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) and Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program.

Registration required. Register Here: bit.ly/sipasmallbiz

For questions: Call SIPA at (213) 382-1819 x101 or email [email protected].