Nonprofits

SAN FRANCISCO — These are scenes from the recent production from acclaimed Pinay artist and choreographer, Alleluia Panis. “Incarcerated 6 x 9″ showcases the experience of what it is like to be a prison inmate. Following the...

A Filipina-American was recently celebrated in the United Kingdom for her advocacy in helping Filipino children in poverty. Melissa Villa was bestowed the Albert Schweitzer award at the World Literacy Summit held at Oxford University this past...

DAVAO — 19-year-old Dresfie Codriga lived most of her life with a severe case of scoliosis – a sideways curvature of the spine that can cause pain, breathing or heart problems. But thanks to Duncan Tree Foundation...

by Cheryl Piccio – ABS-CBN News HOUSTON, TX — 73-year-old Florencio Guinhawa’s story is one full of struggles: a 91-day hospital stay for colon problems, a Hepatitis C diagnosis, a year of chemotherapy, a major car accident, and...

Non-profit meets tech: an unlikely marriage in this day and age. But that is 1degree.org, and it has been changing lives since 2012. “You see so many technology companies like Uber, Amazon and Facebook, and so...

SAN FRANCISCO — “Today I’ll be donating 10k to United Playaz, the organization that my brother Steph Curry chose. And he’s been generous to match 10k for a total of 20k.” “To be able to help...

A Filipino-led anti-violence youth program in San Francisco is getting financial support from two prominent professional athletes.   Former NFL quarterback and current social justice advocate Colin Kaepernick, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, are...

PUERTO PRINCESA — The parishioners of this remote church in Palawan, Philippines have only one wish this 2018: to unite the people of 4 barangays in the mountains of Puerto Princesa, through a multi-purpose townhall building. Years...

PUERTO PRINCESA, PH — These Salesian sisters say They decided to make a difference in the lives of these children in Palawan, instead.   “Pwede naman din kami mag-stay sa convent magdasal, di ba, because we...

by Rachelle Cruz, ABS-CBN News TORONTO — While many enjoy their newly opened presents this time of year, for others, it’s a time to give back. One Filipina-led organization in Toronto did just that, as they recently...