Filipino Advocates for Justice

Filipino Advocates for Justice Low Wage Workers—We provide support for low-wage workers at the Oakland Airport and more recently of home care workers in Alameda County.

Founded in 1973, our mission is to build a strong and empowered Filipino community by organizing constituents, developing leaders, providing services, and advocating for policies that promote social and economic justice and equity. Serving the Needs of the Most Vulnerable in the Community
FAJ’s services continue to be centered around the needs of the most vulnerable in our community through our pr

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Newcomer Assistance—Our direct services are designed to foster self-sufficiency and mutual help in a community that is still 65% foreign-born. Our Newcomer Assistance and Empowerment services include help with applications for citizenship and family petitions, access to low or no cost health care, and navigating the social safety net to strengthen self-sufficiency. Youth Development—The welfare of young people has been at the core of FAJ’s work since our doors opened 35 years ago. FAJ works with over 100 youth annually to build resiliency to risky behavior in favor of positive decision making, healthier lifestyles, and completion of school through cultural grounding and an appreciation for community service and leadership. FAA accomplishes this through in school and after school youth programs in Union City and Oakland/Alameda. Community Organizing and Advocacy
Throughout our history we have been involved in and often led social justice campaigns that push back against injustices and discrimination, promote equal protections for immigrants, access to resources for immigrants, and inclusion of the Filipino community in the political process. We strive to turn the nation’s attention to dealing with the root causes of the global displacement and migration of people. FAJ has responded by working in coalition with other immigrant advocates, and strengthening our community’s ability to participate in the immigrant rights movement. We continue to work on restoring recognition, dignity and equal status to Filipino WWII veterans. Electoral Engagement
The growing foreign-born population has increasingly become a significant political force in California. Filipinos have the 2nd largest rate of naturalization in the state and the potential to be a force in the electoral arena. In some cities, like Union City, Filipinos are 13% of the voting population. FAJ is increasing our capacity to encourage active voter participation as new citizens and children of immigrants become voters. Subscribe at https://tinyurl.com/FAJemails
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👋🏽Hi friends!⠀⠀✨We’ve updated our flyers with adding North Bay Area Counties and the Alameda County hotline! ☎️⠀⠀✨If you...
03/06/2025

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✨We’ve updated our flyers with adding North Bay Area Counties and the Alameda County hotline! ☎️⠀
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✨If you see ICE in our community, stay safe & report it! ⠀
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✨Let’s look out for each other—call the hotline in your area. ⠀
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✨Together, we protect our neighbors! ❤️

🙌🏽Protektahan ang ating komunidad - manatiling handa, may lubos na kaalaman at kumilos kung may masaksihan na aktibidad ...
03/06/2025

🙌🏽Protektahan ang ating komunidad - manatiling handa, may lubos na kaalaman at kumilos kung may masaksihan na aktibidad ng ICE sa Bay Area. ⠀
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🙌🏽Gamitin ang mga hotline na ito upang mag-ulat at tumulong. ☎️⠀
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🙌🏽Sama-sama, kaya nating gumawa ng kaibahan!

On February 7th, FAJ held our monthly Kapwa Circle, where over 20 people—from our youth, elders, and staff—came together...
02/24/2025

On February 7th, FAJ held our monthly Kapwa Circle, where over 20 people—from our youth, elders, and staff—came together for another enriching gathering.

Thank you to everyone who attended and brought food to share and enjoy. It’s always grounding to connect with our community, share joy and laughter, and learn together.

Also, a big big thank you to our FAJ youth intern, Jaycee, for facilitating a very important workshop on communication and healing, and for opening up a space for intergenerational learning, sharing, and taking meaningful steps to bridge the generational gaps in our community.

Join us for our next Kapwa Circle! Stay tuned :)

Protektahan ang iyong mga karapatan sa trabaho! Ugaliing mag-recordkeeping! Hindi lahat ng employers ay nagtatago ng rek...
02/10/2025

Protektahan ang iyong mga karapatan sa trabaho! Ugaliing mag-recordkeeping!

Hindi lahat ng employers ay nagtatago ng rekord ng iyong mga oras ng trabaho at ng mga binayad sayo.

Maaring kailanganin mo ang mga rekord na ito sa kalaunan para patunay sakaling di ka binayaran ng tama.

⁣🤎Protect our community 🌈🏡🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒—stay informed⁣⁣🤎Stay prepared, and take action! 🚨⁣⁣🤎If you witness 🧊 activity in the B...
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Join us for our monthly Kapwa Circle on February 7th, from 4 PM to 7 PM!Discover ways to bridge intergenerational gaps t...
01/27/2025

Join us for our monthly Kapwa Circle on February 7th, from 4 PM to 7 PM!

Discover ways to bridge intergenerational gaps through our Kapamilya Communication and Healing workshop, led by our FAJ youth interns, and connect with fellow Filipinos in the area over delicious food and meaningful conversations.

This is a potluck, so we encourage you to bring a dish to share. Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!

For venue details or questions, feel free to DM us or text 510-316-7879.

Alamin ang iyong karapatan sa trabaho, may papel man o wala. Simula Enero 2025, ang minimum wage na sahod sa Californi...
01/21/2025

Alamin ang iyong karapatan sa trabaho, may papel man o wala.

Simula Enero 2025, ang minimum wage na sahod sa California ay tataas ng $16.50 kada oras o higit pa sa ibang mga lungsod. Bumisita sa tinyurl.com/minwageCAcities para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa pasahod.

Para naman sa karagdagang impormasyon o kung may katanungan ka patungkol sa iyong mga karapatan sa trabaho, tumawag sa (510) 465-9876.

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Join us for our monthly Kapwa Circle on January 10th, from 3 PM to 6 PM. Everyone is welcome. See you there! For the ven...
01/07/2025

Join us for our monthly Kapwa Circle on January 10th, from 3 PM to 6 PM. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

For the venue details or any questions, feel free to send us a DM or text 510-316-7879.

On December 6th, our elders and youth came together for a joyous holiday celebration during our monthly Kapwa Circle. Th...
12/19/2024

On December 6th, our elders and youth came together for a joyous holiday celebration during our monthly Kapwa Circle. The gathering was filled with connection through shared food, lively performances, and heartfelt gift exchanges!

As we enter the new year, Kapwa Circle will continue to foster connection, reflection, and our shared commitment to building a strong and resilient community.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Kapwa Circle in 2025! 😊

Celebrate the holiday season with us at our Kapwa Circle: Holiday Party on December 6th from 3 PM to 6 PM!Join us for fo...
12/02/2024

Celebrate the holiday season with us at our Kapwa Circle: Holiday Party on December 6th from 3 PM to 6 PM!

Join us for food, exchange gifts (brown carabao), and fun activities as we wrap up the year together in community.

Everyone is invited and welcome—we can’t wait to see you there!

For the full address or any questions about our Kapwa Circle, send us a DM or message 510-316-7879.

On Friday, November 8th, our elders and youth came together to celebrate our community and friends at our Kapwa Circle: ...
11/21/2024

On Friday, November 8th, our elders and youth came together to celebrate our community and friends at our Kapwa Circle: Friendsgiving Celebration.

Coming just days after the election, this gathering felt more significant than ever. We held space for one another, creating a haven where connection and community remained our priority—a source of strength and solidarity as we navigate these uncertain and challenging times.

Our monthly Kapwa Circle will continue to provide space for our community members to foster meaningful connections through conversations, food, wellness, and fun!

Stay tuned for our next Kapwa Circle announcement... spoiler alert it’s happening on December 6th! We hope to see you there. 😊

🎉 Congrats to our talented winners of the 3rd Annual FAJ T-Shirt Contest! 🏆 The vote was close so we picked 2! Congrats ...
11/12/2024

🎉 Congrats to our talented winners of the 3rd Annual FAJ T-Shirt Contest! 🏆

The vote was close so we picked 2! Congrats to Kahalla and Gerald, we thank them and our other talented entrants for their designs.

To buy these T-shirts and previous winning designs please visit https://qrco.de/BuyFAJtshirt. This year's T-shirt sale proceeds will go to Middle Eastern Children's Alliance! https://www.mecaforpeace.org/

Thank you everyone for your support!

And that's a wrap!Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting - please be sure to check back in on Tuesday when...
11/09/2024

And that's a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting - please be sure to check back in on Tuesday when we’ll be announcing the winners. Stay tuned!

Dear Kasamas, As we process and reflect on recent events, a gentle reminder to take care and stay tuned. 💕
11/07/2024

Dear Kasamas, As we process and reflect on recent events, a gentle reminder to take care and stay tuned. 💕

As we process and reflect, remember to take care of yourself and make space for rest and self-care. 💙
11/06/2024

As we process and reflect, remember to take care of yourself and make space for rest and self-care. 💙

🗳️ Like to vote! 🗳️It's time to cast your vote for your favorite t-shirt design in the FAJ 3rd Annual T-Shirt Contest! D...
11/01/2024

🗳️ Like to vote! 🗳️

It's time to cast your vote for your favorite t-shirt design in the FAJ 3rd Annual T-Shirt Contest! Don’t miss your chance to help decide this year’s winner. Voting is open for a limited time, so check out the designs and please only vote for one by liking the post!

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