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NAFCON urges your office to recommend to the (DHS) that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) be designated for the entire country of the Philippines.

Community — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:42:46 +0000

NAFCON urges your office to recommend to the (DHS) that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) be designated for the entire country of the Philippines.

Originally posted on PAWIS:

Hello friends,

Currently the United States government is deciding on the issue of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Philippines. If the Philippines receives Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from the U.S. government, up to 1 million undocumented and out of status Filipino nationals in the U.S. may be eligible to acquire protection from deportation, authorization to work, and the possibility of overseas travel, allowing them to better contribute to the greatly needed typhoon relief and rehabilitation effort in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.

It is very important for our community to urge the U.S. Government to grant TPS for all of the Philippines by writing a letter to the Department of State now.

For more info on TPS you can go to NAFCON’s article on it: http://nafconusa.org/2013/12/philippine-typhoon-victims-supporters-to-obama-support-relief-efforts-stop-deporting-filipinos/

Nationally there is a coordinated letter writing campaign this week and next to push for TPS since the…

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Community — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 18:05:14 +0000

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San Jose – Know Your Roots Apparel Collaborates with NAFCON to Raise Funds for the Typhoon Relief Effort.

Community — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:33:27 +0000

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San Jose CA – Candle Light Vigil for Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Community — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:26:39 +0000

Come join Anakbayan Silicon Valley (ABSV) as we commemorate the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) this Wednesday, which has been designated as the International Day of Solidarity for Victims of Typhoon Yolanda. It was possibly the strongest storm to ever make landfall, and the estimated death count to date is over 12,000, with over 4 million families affected.

The event will take place in front of MLK Library on the corner of E San Fernando St. and 4th St. in downtown San Jose, right by City Hall and San Jose State University campus.

We will have speakers and cultural performances, and will be fundraising during the event as well. 100% of funds donated will course through the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns‘s Bayanihan Relief efforts. For more information, please visit http://nafconusa.org/. If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate, please visit http://tinyurl.com/bayanihanreliefeffort.

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ABSV is a comprehensive youth organization that seeks to unite all youth in the struggle for genuine social change and liberation of the Philippines. By educating, organizing, and mobilizing the youth in Silicon Valley, ABSV fights for the rights of Filipinos in America and advances the Philippine struggle for national democracy. ABSV is a member organization of NAFCON.

Anakbayan stands in solidarity with those affected by the typhoon. We also realize that our work does not stop with relief efforts alone. While natural disasters are inevitable for the Philippines, systemic corruption in Philippine politics has exacerbated the effects of natural disasters. We believe that in addition to raising much-needed funds for our kababayan back home, we must also link arms and fight against such injustice. For more information, please visit http://relief.anakbayan.net/.

Also check out their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/219523028225100/?source=1

NafCon Bayanihan Typhoon Relief

NAFCON Bayanihan Fundraising Relief Effort

Community — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:31:14 +0000

I would prefer yall just donate and not buy my shirt…haha but if you do 50% will go to Nafcon Bayanihan Relief Effort National Alliance for Filipino Concerns http://www.nafconusa.org/

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Twitter – Social Media Campaign for NAFCON Bayanihan Relief Effort #haiyanrelief

Community — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:23:04 +0000

To all the Nafcon Members, Individuals, Organizations, Allies and the Filipino Community please help us in promoting the NAFCON Bayanihan Relief Effort by tweeting the line below and add the twitter handle of all the prominent Filipinos in our community.

“please support grassroots relief effort for Philippines http://www.nafconusa.org @____________ #bayanihanrelief #haiyanrelief “

Lets keep pushing and thank you to all that continues to push for the relief effort.

NAFCON Ramps Up Relief Campaign as Super Typhoon Yolanda Ravages Central Philippines

Community — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 19:13:48 +0000

For Immediate Release

November 8, 2013
Contact: Terrence Valen, NAFCON President
415.333.6267, info@nafconusa.org

National Alliance for Filipino Concerns

NAFCON Ramps Up Relief Campaign as Super Typhoon Yolanda Ravages Central Philippines

The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) is appealing for increased donations for its Bayanihan Relief and Rehabilitation Campaign to assist communities in the Philippines affected by super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name “Haiyan”). On November 8th, one of the strongest typhoons in recent history pounded over provinces in the central part of the Philippines resulting in massive devastation of crops and homes and loss of electricity and communication lines. Around 10 million people who live in the central Philippine islands were most at risk of a direct hit of the super typhoon. Yolanda also lashed communities in Cebu and Bohol, two cities that have yet to recover from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake last month.

“I was just in the Philippines this summer when another storm hit and caused a lot of damage and I’m really not sure if my family was prepared for something even stronger and more destructive. We are hoping that they are okay, but we haven’t heard from them since electricity and phone posts were toppled by typhoon winds and powerful stormwater surges,” says Julian Jaravata of Anakbayan Silicon Valley, member organization of NAFCON. Julian has relatives in Romblon, one of the islands in central Philippines hit by super typhoon Yolanda.

NAFCON is collecting monetary donations, ensuring the fastest way of getting aid to the Philippines for what is needed most. Donations can be made through NAFCON’s Paypal account at http://tinyurl.com/bayanihanreliefeffort. Checks can be made payable to “St. George Fontana,” and on the memo line, write: “NAFCON Bayanihan Relief” to clearly allocate it for this purpose.

NAFCON Bayanihan Disaster Relief Regional Coordinators can collect your donations or mail it to our local nonprofit partner, c/o Naida Castro at 17895 San Bernardino Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335-6155. Please, include your return address with your donation. For qualifying tax- deductible donations, please, email trea@nafconusa.org for the necessary documentation. “Every year, NAFCON stays alert and ready to respond, knowing that calamities frequently threaten the livelihood of our kababayans (countrymen). The alliance knows overseas community support is important to relief efforts due to the Philippine government’s consistent inability to effectively assist victims and its culpability in contributing to the environmental injustices plaguing our country,” said Terrence Valen, NAFCON President.

For more information on regional collection centers and fundraising activities in your area, please contact NAFCON Bayanihan Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation regional coordinators nearest you or go to our website at www.nafconusa.org.

Northwest: Freedom Siyam; nw@nafconusa.org; (206) 659–1896
Northeast: Michelle Saulon ne@nafconusa.org (347) 867-1550
Midwest: Nerissa Allegretti mw@nafconusa.org (224) 381-6888
Norcal: Ryan Leano nc@nafconusa.org (626) 534-4971
Socal: Alex Montances sc@nafconusa.org (253) 381-7444