This is a collection of charities near and dear to the hearts of the CwC committee. We hope you enjoy learning more about our selected charities and maybe you'll find a new one that interests you as well. Donating to this fund will split your generous donation evenly between all specified charities!

This fund will support non-profit resource groups which bring impact to the Filipino-American and AAPI Communities using the proximity initiative and support October's Filipino American History Month (FAHM). **LEAD FILIPINO** This fund will support Filipino American History Month JAM in San Jose, CA through LEAD Filipino https://leadfilipino.org/ ------------ -Donation Instructions- 1. Please *Donate Directly* to Lead Filipino https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/leadfilipino Please Add Notes: Cisco FPN 2. Tax Deductible Within a few weeks you will receive a donation receipt with LEAD Filipino Nonprofit EIN and additional details. Note: Hold onto this tax letter for your record. 3. Cisco BrightFunds Match: Please Request a Match https://cisco.brightfunds.org/organizations/lead-filipino/whitelist_requests/new?utf8=%E2%9C%93&organizations%5B%5D=1460260&commit=Nominate ------------ Event Details FAHM JAM 2022 (Filipino American History Month Jam) When: Friday, October 21 from 5-9 p.m Where: The event will be held at Garden at the Flea at the Berryessa Flea Market in San José Admission is Free **SIPA – Non-profit in Historic FilipinoTown** Los Angeles https://sipacares.org Donation Instructions 1. Please donate directly on Cisco BrightFunds

October is Filipino American History Month, which commemorates the arrival of the first Filipinos to the United States on October 18, 1587 and honors the history and legacy of the Filipino American community. Filipino American History month aims to acknowledge and celebrate the countless contributions Filipino Americans have made towards the enrichment of American society while empowering Filipino communities both domestic and abroad. Additionally, Filipino American History Month encourages increased appreciation and acknowledgement of Filipino culture in all aspects. The following organizations are supporting Filipino American communities across the United States through cultural advancement and recognition initiatives, providing direct resources to Filipino Americans in need, and building a rich and thriving future for Filipino American generations to come.