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LEAD Filipino
We are a nonprofit that organizes for FilAm civic participation, grassroots leadership and direct community action out of San Jose, California.
6.27.25 – Las Vegas Chapter Meeting
Last Friday, June 7, LEAD Filipinos Las Vegas hosted a membership meeting in partnership with Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO). We were joined for a special fireside chat with Rozita Lee, a longtime community leader former federal commissioner and Filipino…
7.2.25 – Kalusugan [Health] Advocacy Program Recap
We launched our Kalusugan [Health] Advocacy program with our inaugural cohort! Our folks are super passionate about health equity and here’s what we covered so far! We’re excited to conduct outreach in our community and wrap up with our Mental…
6.26.25 – LEAD Filipino LV x FYLPRO Community Mixer
LEAD Filipino LV is partnering with FYLPRO to host a Community Mixer & Membership Meeting this Friday, June 27 from 6-8:30PM at a local Filipino small business. We will be joined by special guests, Audie Vergara, head of the Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Tita…
6.20.25 – San José, CA | Special Election Run-off Reminder
San José, did you know that a special election runoff is happening? Swipe the post for more info about when and how to vote! District 3 is home to numerous sites, landmarks, and cultural events that are important to the…
Filipino Cancer Study Community Briefing
Nearly a 5 year journey and we’re ready to present the results from our Filipino Cancer Survey with Stanford, the first study of its kind to be conducted in Silicon Valley to highlight our experiences and cancer disparities — and,…
5.23.25 – Medicaid Hurts Everyone
Our Health Education & Equity work emerged five years ago as a series of coordinated actions to address knowledge gaps and service disparities related to Filipina/x/o American health outcomes. During the wee hours of the morning, the House voted to…
🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨 Get ready for Silicon Valley’s biggest Philippine Independence celebration—Jeepney Jam! 🎉🇵🇭
Join us at the vibrant Garden at the Flea, inside the iconic San Jose Flea Market, for an unforgettable day of culture, music, food, and community! Don’t miss out! Hope to see you there! 🚀🔥 🗓️ Friday June 6th, 2025…
5.15.25 – Understanding Cervical Cancer is a Matter of Protecting our Sisterhood, Our Families and Our Future
A Thought Piece by: Maleina Aguinaldo, Biology Student, University of San Francisco and LEAD Filipino I became involved with LEAD Filipino’s Health Equity Team after experiencing a deep personal loss: the passing of my auntie Arlene to cancer, a disease…
“Knock the System” Canvassing Volunteer Call Out
Tao, po! We’ll be at the doors from late May to June knocking on doors and canvassing in our Santa Clara Neighborhoods. We’re relaunching our volunteer canvassing program to teach folks about OG organizing. Our nonpartisan canvassing program reaches deep…
5.12.25 – 2025 LEAD Filipino Policy Priorities
This year, LEAD Filipino is proud to share our 2025 Policy Priorities, grounded in the lived experiences of our families, neighbors, and loved ones. From affordable housing to immigration rights, we’re pushing for policies that uplift our communities and ensure…