Nonprofits

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...

by Cheryl Piccio, ABS-CBN News HOUSTON, TX — For most children, the holiday season is the most exciting time of the year, even for the many youngsters undergoing medical treatment due to long-term health problems. One of them...

LOS ANGELES — A holiday gathering, celebrating big work in the Filipino community, and the desire to continue giving. The Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI) Bayanihan Center closed out the holidays with an art show and...

Finding strength in numbers and common goal, an organization is Hollywood has members who are helping each other promote and develop their talents by producing work starring and created by Filipinos in entertainment. Yong Chavez introduces...

They have been shedding light on energy poverty for years. And now these bright ideas have brought Liter of Light to their largest adventure yet. They call it Journey of Light — a one-month road trip with...