Shaping the Future of the Filipino Community
Join us in supporting the Filipino community! At the moment, we're not fundraising for the physical space of the Filipino Community & Cultural Centre—we're raising donations to bring meaningful programs and services to life for our kababayan across the province.
Did you know the Filipino community is the third largest immigrant group in BC—and the fastest growing—yet we still don’t have a dedicated space to gather and celebrate our culture?
Filipino BC is working alongside community members and organizations to help bring the Filipino Community & Cultural Centre to life in Vancouver. We invite you to learn more about the centre, explore the What We Heard Report, and see what’s already taking shape. Your voice matters in this journey—join us in shaping what comes next.
Community Programming
At Filipino BC, we listen to our community. Guided by feedback from our first phase of Public Engagement, we've identified the programs and facilities that matter most for a Filipino Community Centre. We're proud to have already launched key initiatives like:
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A warm and welcoming community kitchen serving live-In caregivers and temporary foreign workers. The program also provides much needed support services to those in need.
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Capturing the invaluable experiences of healthcare and hospital workers during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic
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A space for community healing and togetherness.
As we look ahead to 2024-2025, we're excited to expand and introduce new programs that will make the Filipino Community Centre a hub of activity and support (not limited to):
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Community Food Cente, Community Support Services, Cultural Programs, Legal Advocacy and Outreach
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Language Classes, STEM Classes, Peer Support Programs, Youth Mental Health Programs
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Athletics & Sports, Innovation Tech Meet Ups, Networking Events
In April 2023, Filipino BC was founded with a vision of creating a community serving institution capable of addressing our diverse needs and aspirations.
One aspiration is to work alongside the community to create a purpose-built Filipino Community & Cultural Centre in BC with facilities and programs that suit our needs. This includes affordable housing, archives & museum, athletics & sports gyms, performance & exhibition areas, child & senior care, and more.
While we dreamed of what the entire community could accomplish together, we knew we would need a comprehensive and detailed plan to meet those objectives by Filipinos, for everyone.
Why do we need a centre?
As the third largest cultural group in British Columbia, Filipino Canadians deserve a dedicated, unifying space that is accessible and inclusive. Currently, there is a lack of community spaces in British Columbia that provides culturally inclusive programming and services for Filipinos. Addressing this issue is essential to alleviate social isolation, foster belonging and promote unity within the Filipino community.
How Can You Get Involved
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Join Tara Na
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Become a Monthly Donor
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Grow it.
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Sell it.
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