Filipino
Organization: The Filipino Organization of Iowa (FAAI)
Mission Statement
The Filipino-American Association of Iowa (FAAI) is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-political, and non-profit organization for the primary purposes of promoting awareness, knowledge and understanding of, and celebrating Philippine-US culture and heritage; to serve as a supportive gathering network for Filipinos, Filipino-Americans and peoples of other ethnic, national or cultural origins who are interested in promoting and achieving the primary purposes of the FAAI; and to aspire for and aim, in accordance with its resources, to extend humanitarian assistance not only to Members, but also to other Filipino-American communities, whether in the U.S.A, the Philippines, or elsewhere.
History: Highlights of the History of the FAAI
Contact info:
President—Aireen Snyder
VP–Mitch Broderick
Secretary—Luisa Lambert
Treasurer–Gene Hurley
Business Manager–Linda Hurley
Board of Directors: Al Snyder & Melinda Adair
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Organization: Filipino-American Society of Iowa
Mission Statement
Filipino American Society of Iowa’s mission is to integrate American heritage and culture while maintaining, preserving, and promoting Filipino heritage.
Values Statement
Bayanihan Spirit – We are committed to cooperation, camaraderie and the unselfish caring for others while working for the common good. It is this esprit de corps that elevates volunteering of oneself, time, and resources to the highest and most admirable levels.
Contact info:
Paul Smith, President
Bobbie VanRoekel, Community Ambassador
Luisita McBurney, Founder & Executive Director
515.661.4925
FAS.iowa@gmail.com
Address:
PO Box 7789
Urbandale, IA 50323-3855
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