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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.
1.21.24 – ICYMI: Striving for Inclusivity: The Intersection of Filipino and American Sign Language
Maraming Salamat or thank you to everyone who joined our workshop on “Striving for Inclusivity: The Intersection of Filipino & American Sign Language” led by our Health Equity Intern, Peter “PJ” Ligutan! In this Holistic Health workshop, Peter raised awareness…
1.09.24 – ICYMI: 2024 Fly Pinays Info Night
We’re thrilled to announce that our 2024 Annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit will be hosted in-person this year on Saturday, March 23 at Evergreen Valley College! This year our theme is “We Got Us” pulled directly from the quote “If…
1.17.24 – 2024 Lola Scholarship Launch
Apply for the scholarship until March 17, 2024 at About our Lola Scholarship LEAD Filipino established the Mama Verang and Lola Remi Scholarship Fund (Lola Scholarship Fund) in 2021 to support Filipino American college students. Organized by Daniel Lazo,…
12.23.23 – LEAD Filipino’s Year in Review: 2023 Look Back At It Report
View the report here. Reflecting on 2023 As we look back at this year in reflection, I think about a resounding statement our Board Member, Dr. Tony Santa Ana, made during one of Board our meetings: “Our very existence as…
12.12.23 – Mar Abat becomes Voter Education Outreach Coalition Chair of County of Santa Clara
Summary We are proud to announce that Mar Abat, our Project Coordinator & Local Policy Organizer, will be the Chair of the Voter Education and Outreach Coalition (VEOC). In this role, the VEOC Chairperson will evaluate and decide on the coalition’s 2024…
12.4.23 – Defining Philippine American Transnationalism
In March 2023, we partnered with the George Washington University to conduct a national survey on “Philippine American Policy Perspectives”. We conducted this survey to better understand the factors that influence our community’s beliefs and opinions around topics such as…
11.30.23 – Heal the Hyphen: How Journaling Can Help You Feel Whole
Summary We successfully concluded our final Holistic Health Workshop of the year with, “Heal the Hyphen: How Journaling Can Help You Feel Whole,” last month on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, featuring Jaki Joanino-Sipat (and @malyari.co)! Maraming salamat to everyone who participated…
2023 Filipinx Advocacy Day
Register for our upcoming Filipinx Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol. This is the largest convening of Filipina/x/o advocates, educators and community members that come together to advance our shared interests around education, health and human services, civil rights…
11.28.23 – Empower FilAms this Giving Tuesday: Join LEAD Filipino in the Spirit of Bayanihan!
In Tagalog, the word “Bayanihan”describes the activities of civic unity and cooperation among people. Share in the Bayanihan spirit this Giving Tuesday and contribute to the advancement of our community-driven mission! Join hands with LEAD Filipino as we cultivate, empower,…
ICYMI: Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC)- 3rd Mayors’ Circle
Learn more about the Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) here. Event Recap On November 2nd, nearly 100 mayors, elected officials, non-profit, college, CBO, and policy partners came together at Chabot College, including LEAD Filipino Board Chair Meredith Curry Nuñez…