| Last updated on November 27, 2007 |
MISSION:
The Filipino-American Development Foundation (FADF) exists to strengthen the social, physical, and economic well-being of the Filipino American and the South of Market (SOMA) community with special attention to the underserved segments of the community.
FADF's mission will accomplish this by:
- Increasing access to a wide range of economic, health and social services through collaboration with existing programs and the development of culturally appropriate services.
- Providing a community space to strengthen community ties, to facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise among service providers in SOMA, and to build leadership skills and the capacity of service providers to effectively provide relevant social services to the community.
- Increasing awareness and knowledge about the Filipino American community through participation in educational and cultural programs.
VISION
Our vision is to provide the necessary support to strengthen and empower Filipino Americans to enable them to develop resources and assets that can benefit the local and broader community. We believe that the Filipino cultural value of bayanihan, which means mutual assistance and mutual caring, can be the catalyst for engaging the Filipino American community to self-development and broader participation.
Description:
The Bayanihan Community Center is the first major project of FADF. It is fitting to have a Filipino Community Center in SOMA. This neighborhood has historically been the first home to generations of Filipino immigrants dating back to the early 1900's. Today, SOMA has become a rapidly changing neighborhood with the emergence of the Convention Center and the growing number of high-rise hotels to support the anticipated influx of tourists and convention attendees. This growth and development has greatly impacted the Filipinos living in the neighborhood. Many have been displaced, but Filipinos who immigrated years ago and called SOMA home find their way back to remember their struggles as they see the new immigrants experience similar challenges.
The Filipino community of immigrant families and seniors live in apartments in the alleys and in the residential hotels. They work in the nearby office buildings and in the new high-rise hotels. St. Patrick's and St. Boniface are the churches where they worship. Nearby streets are even named after Filipino heroes and murals depicting Philippine history and community decorate the SOMA neighborhood walls. The Bayanihan Center will keep the Bayanihan spirit alive in the hearts and minds of the community.
History:
BACKGROUND
The establishment of the Foundation was born out of a strong desire to coalesce the Filipino community in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Filipino Americans in San Francisco have worked for a long time to build a community center. An opportunity came about four years ago when Dr. Mario Borja, the Filipino owner of the Delta Hotel, negotiated the sale of the hotel to a South of Market (SOMA) nonprofit developer, Tenants and Owners Development Corporation (TODCO). Part of the agreement in the sale was for TODCO to lease the first floor and basement of the 152 unit housing building to FADF for $1.00/year for 20 years. While the construction of the Bayanihan Community Center (BCC) is the first major project for the Foundation, it has participated significantly in community organizing in SOMA.
Contact people:
Main office number: (415) 348-8042
Office fax number: (415) 974-0349
Address:
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1010 Mission St. Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94103
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.bayanihancc.org
Directions:
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The Bayanihan Community Center is located near downtown San Francisco. It is on the corner of 6th and Mission Streets.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Powell Station,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5
Nearest Bus Stop: 14 Mission, 3 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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French, Tagalog
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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14
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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