Philippine Student Association is a student organization at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign located in Champaign, IL
Champaign, IL
Filipino Businesses & Organizations in Illinois
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Philippine Student Association at UIUC
International Society of Filipinos in Finance and Accounting Chicago Chapter
The International Society of Filipinos in Finance and Accounting (ISFFA), formerly known as The International Society of Young Filipino Accountants (ISYFA) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation whose primary goal is to assist, educate, train and mentor emerging professionals, both domestically as well as globally.
It is a known fact that immigrants who arrive in the United States have an extremely difficult time assimilating into the American way of life – both professionally as well as socially. Common difficulties experienced are: speech, business development, medical and dental, the U.S. banking system, lifestyle, personal practices, and cultural differences. These obstacles often times prove overwhelming to an individual with no help or mentor there to assist them.
Personal experiences from many such individuals – including many of the founding group members, demonstrated how such initial barriers left deep scars of insecurity and uncertainty thus providing effective roadblocks to development and integration into their new home and preventing them from developing professionally. Most newly arrived individuals find themselves stretched financially, due to the big gap in the currency exchange and the comparatively very high cost of living. Such individuals often have extreme difficulty in finding jobs – not only in their chosen field of study or experience, but in virtually all professions. This creates additional difficulties in providing immediate support for their families.
We are an accomplished group of professionals from industries such as financial services, management consulting and healthcare. They include risk managers, tax directors, business strategists, hedge fund consultants and investment analysts.
Chicago, IL
Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago
The Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA Chicago) is a professional network of attorneys, judges, law students, and supporters that facilitates career development, learning opportunities, and fellowship within the Chicagoland legal community. We provide access to colleagues across numerous practice areas and their related organizations, including law firms and corporations of all sizes, non-profits, and public sector employers. This network consists of attorneys like you, who share similar experiences and have encountered unique challenges during law school and in practice today. FALA Chicago is an inclusive organization and welcomes everyone.
The organization was previously known as FABA (Filipino American Bar Association), which started the Chicago area All-Bar Unity Dinner in 2003 and spawned the Diversity Scholarship Fund providing scholarships to diverse students studying law.
Our mission is to establish and maintain a local and nationwide network of Filipino American legal professionals. Assist Filipino American legal professionals here locally and nationwide to succeed in their professions, organizations and industries. Partner with regional / local Filipino American bar associations to support regional / local objectives. All of the above will be performed without profit, and for the mutual benefit of our members.
Chicago, IL
Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area.
The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
Chicago, IL
Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide
“Bayanihan” is the spirit of community and cooperation that enables us to reach a common goal.
Our Mission
To enable Filipinos to improve their lives in empowering and sustaining ways
Our Values
“Bayanihan” – Community spirit
“Kapwa Tao” – Helping our fellows
“Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan”
—You have to look back to where you came from to reach your destiny—
Since 2009, the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide has been working to help promote the quality of life in the Philippines and contributing to positive social change. We are dedicated to building strategic and thoughtful partnerships with like-minded organizations in the United States and at home; building broad and diaspora giving; and expanding awareness of the rich culture and history of the Philippine Islands.
The Foundation’s Board established clear priorities for its work in order to focus its activities and deliver more effectively.
Chicago, IL
Filipino American National Historical Society Chicago Chapter
The mission of the Filipino American National Historical Society shall be to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation and dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States.
The Greater Chicago Chapter was started on June 30, 2012 to identify, gather, preserve and promote the history and culture of the Filipino Americans in the Greater Chicago area.
Darien, IL
National Federation of Filipino American Associations of Illinois
NaFFAA, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, is the voice of Filipino American solidarity that transcends generations, organizations, economics, health and politics.
MISSION
- To mobilize the organization’s resources to realize its stated statutory purpose through an effective advocacy system, program, policy and organizational structure.
- To establish a communications Infrastructure that integrates all tools of information and education to enhance NaFFAA’s mission and goals.
- To preserve, honor, and recognize best practices to attain one solid voice and vision.
- To alleviate disparities in physical and mental health as well as healthcare delivery in the Filipino American community.
- To provide assistance to Community organizations and businesses about safety for children and seniors.
- To create a successful leadership, mentorship and internship programs, succession planning, and implementation of the Alex Esclamado Scholarship, and Tax Preparation Assistance.
- To identify financial resource and support the national organization and maintain regulation compliance on financial reporting.
Chicago, IL
Gabriela USA
GABRIELA National Alliance of Women is a grassroots-based alliance of more than 200 organizations, institutions, desks and programs of women all over the Philippines seeking to wage a struggle for the liberation of all oppressed Filipino women and the rest of our people. While we vigorously campaign on women-specific issues such as women’s rights, gender discrimination, violence against women and women’s health and reproductive rights, GABRIELA is also at the forefront of national and international economic and political issues that affects women.
GABRIELA USA is the first overseas chapter of the Philippine-based organization, extending the Filipino women’s mass movement to the United States.
GABRIELA stands for General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Education, Leadership, and Action.
GABRIELA is also named in honor of GABRIELA SILANG, the first Filipino woman to lead a revolt against the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.
Glenview, IL
Midwest Association of Filipino Americans
MAFA exists to promote unity and cooperation amongst Filipinx and Filipinx Americans around the Midwest by promoting Filipinx culture and Asian American awareness, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting the objectives of the MAFA Member Organizations.
MAFA's vision is to foster a safe, inclusive space for members in the Midwest to engage in social consciousness regarding Filipinx culture and issues, therefore defining and cultivating a Midwest Filipinx-American identity. Through this dialogue, we aim to bridge members to the greater network of the Filipinx diasporic community and to explore personal and professional opportunities and resources.
MAFA encompasses many Filipino-American/Asian-American organizations located in the Midwest, and the list of member organizations is only growing. MAFA focuses on preserving our roots and cultivating the development of Filipino student organizations through various events such as the MAFA Picnic, Leadership Retreats, Spring Conference, and Conference within a Conference. The MAFA organization is widely renowned for its annual leadership conference, called the Midwest Filipino-American Summit (MFAS). As of 2012, MFAS has provided the students of MAFA Member Organizations workshops, games, and team-building exercises that encourage them to discover their identities and become leaders of tomorrow.
Champaign, IL
Consulate General of the Philippines-Chicago
The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago, which was established in 1948, aims to foster close and mutually beneficial relations between the Philippines and the Midwest region of the United States, particularly in the fields of trade, investments, tourism, culture and people-to-people relations. The Consulate also services the consular requirements of the growing Filipino community, extends assistance to nationals in distress and conducts regular outreach programs to the 12 states under its jurisdiction.
Chicago, IL
Latest Filipino People
Janice Dantes
Janice is a passionate attorney dedicated to increasing access of Filipinos to high quality legal services, especially in the areas of divorce, custody, child support, and alimony. She was born at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City in the Philippines. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Studies in 2005 and DePaul University College of Law in 2013.
Janice noticed that there were few attorneys providing legal support to Filipinos, especially women and single mothers, in family law. Because of the strong Catholic tradition in the Philippines, divorce is a taboo topic with little support available to Filipinos seeking advice and assistance. Janice hopes to provide understanding and compassion to Filipinos struggling to find support with these legal issues.
Being fluent in Tagalog and having strong ties to her Filipino heritage, Janice is able to effectively advocate for her fellow kababayan in the American court system.
Chicago, IL