Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc.

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Non-Profit Organizations Public & Non-Profit Cultural Organizations

About Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc.

Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Valencia, CA, dedicated to promoting and preserving Filipino culture through a comprehensive range of community programs. Since its formal organization in 1984, the association has developed an extensive portfolio of services designed to engage Filipino Americans across multiple dimensions of community life. The organization specializes in cultural programming that celebrates Filipino heritage and traditions, educational initiatives including their prestigious Jose Rizal Scholastic Achievement Awards program, civic engagement activities, sports and recreational events, and humanitarian outreach programs. The association's scholarship program, approved in 1986, provides financial support to deserving graduating high school students both in the Santa Clarita Valley and in the Philippines, recognizing the importance of investing in the next generation. Fil-Am Association of SCV coordinates family-oriented activities throughout the year, including Easter picnics, camping trips, cultural celebrations, bowling tournaments, and holiday parties that bring the community together. The organization also sponsors charitable and humanitarian projects that benefit the broader community, leveraging its tax-exempt status to accept tax-deductible donations from sponsors and benefactors. With a strong emphasis on the Bayanihan spirit of communal unity and cooperation, Fil-Am Association of SCV operates through dedicated committees focused on membership, social activities, cultural preservation, civic responsibility, and recreation. The association has earned recognition and support from the City of Santa Clarita and continues to thrive as a vital hub for Filipino American community connection and cultural continuity in Valencia and the surrounding Santa Clarita Valley region.