RENO has been taking part in the
efforts of Filipinos in the US to reach out to our unfortunate
kababayans back home. A few years back, we hosted
a fund-raising event for the then President Joseph Estrada's
Erap Para Sa Mahirap Foundation.
Fil-Ams from all over Nevada and Northern California
joined hands in that event.
Today we continue our goal to help. In this column,
we introduce to you a Reno-based foundation.
The FILIPINO-AMERICAN FOUNDATION, Inc. (FILAM) is a
non-stock and non-profit corporation registered with
the Nevada Secretary of State in 1998.
(Registration #: 19599-1999, IRS #: 01-0750022)
OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION :
The primary objectives of the
foundation are to initiate, provide and establish education,
research and other forms of assistance programs and
services to the poor but deserving citizens of the Philippines
& USA; and to foster mutual assistance programs
and self-reliance by promoting livelihood and self-help
programs.
PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION :
Establish scholarship program
for the benefit of the poor and underprivileged but
deserving students all over the country.
Engender mutual assistance and
self-help programs, as well as other forms of assistance,
financial or otherwise to needy people.
Initiate and/or cooperate with
private, government and other institutions for the purpose
of achieving its objectives; and
Establish a general fund from
where resources could be drawn for the financing of
its programs and projects.
PROCEDURE IN THE GRANT OF THE
SCHOLARSHIP :
A Scholarship Awards Committee
composed of Professionals, mostly from Reno University
and Fil-Am community leaders, is tasked to screen all
applicants and determine who are deserving for the FILAM
Scholarship.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
To further achieve the objectives
of the Foundation, there is a great need for funds not
only to sustain and maintain the Foundation's programs,
office and staffs but also the many segment of the community
who deserve assistance. For this reason, the Foundation
addresses its appeal to you for your much needed help
and contribution. Supporting the organization, you will
be a part of the success in elevating the forsaken condition
of our poor countrymen. If we, the Filipinos in the
United States, would become united to help the poor
people in our native land -- a token amount from each
and everyone of us will go a long way. Let's give them
a chance in life, too. If one dollar can make a difference
in improving our countrymen's lot -- spiritually, mentally,
and physically -- then than dollar is worth spending.
"For I was hungry and you
gave me bread, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.
I was a stranger and you took me in. I was naked and
you clothe me. I was sick and you visited me. I was
imprisoned and you came unto me -- therefore I say unto
you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the
least of my brethren, you have done it unto me."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please write or send your contribution to :
FILAM FOUNDATION, INC.
150 N. Center St., Ste. 301
Reno, NV 89501
Telephone : (775) 324-1315
Phone/Fax : (775) 824-8746
Email : rose@ableweb.net
Donations can be directly deposited
in the following bank account:
Wells Fargo Bank
To generate funds for its various
projects, special events such as dinner shows, concerts
are held from time to time. The public can support the
foundation by buying tickets to these shows / events
of FILIPINO ENTERTAINMENT.
OFFICERS and BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
John 'Romy' Rose - President
