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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SOLEDAD FERNANDEZ SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline MARCH 7, 2016
Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ)
started in Oakland in 1973 and opened a second office in Union City in 1983. FAJ’s 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.
The $5000 Soledad Fernandez Scholarship is endowed by the Cora and Pablo Tellez family who were inspired by Soledad Fernandez’s “zest for life and love for her family” among other qualities.
Soledad provided loving care for Cora and Pablo’s infant son for which the Tellez family is eternally grateful. Tita was 74 years old when they met her.
Soledad "Tita" came to America after World War II with three young children. She was joining her husband who preceded her to the United States. Her excitement at finally joining her husband and starting a new life together was short-lived. A month after her
arrival her husband died making her the sole breadwinner for her family.
While college-educated with a degree in teaching, Tita was unable to find work as a teacher. She worked as a cafeteria worker at Treasure Island. There, she worked hard, made many friends, and with her earnings, managed to buy a house and send all three children
to college.
Tita was not one to dwell on her personal sacrifices or hardships. Her gentle smile said it all – persevere can transcend whatever hardships life presents. Her faith in her self and the universe made her a pillar of strength for her family and her friends.
"Remarkably," says Cora, "she volunteered to care for our infant son and he was cherished and loved as though he were Tita's own grandson. We were struck by her zest for life, her love for family, her intelligence, her intellectual curiosity, her interest in
people, and her all-consuming love for baseball! She spoke three languages fluently. Her home was the gathering place for friends, family and newly arrived Filipinos seeking opportunities in America. A woman of grace and courage, Tita was always interested
in young people – what they thought of the world, how they saw life and trends. She was also very interested in how young people in America were coping with the opportunities and challenges presented to them. Tita was proud of being a Filipina in America.”
Deadline MARCH 7, 2016
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Filipinos are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in California. Click on
the image above to become a Bilingual
Poll Worker. Ensure that our kababayan and community are heard!
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2016 Elections Are Upon Us! Filipinos have the potential to significantly boost
API voter turnout in 2016 - a critical election year. Download our infographics to
learn
more.
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The start of the year provides us an opportunity to reflect on what we should let go of and set our intentions moving
forward.
Led by FAJ alumni, now yogi's, Jonathan Relucio, Kawal Ulanday, Angela Angel and yogis Camille Aragon & Kimberly Ky. This 3-hour workshop or yogathon includes meditation and visualization exercises. Witness how a mindfulness practice supports your social justice
work.
We're looking forward to sharing practices that will nurture and strengthen the health and well-being of our personal and community life. Mabuhay! This unique event is a beginner-friendly, all-levels workshop, and open to anyone looking to restore, reflect
and re-commit to their personal intentions. Miryenda provided.
For more details, please check out the eventbrite
page.
No one turned away for lack of funds, please contact Geraldine for information about discounts. Geraldine Alcid sainti...@gmail.com
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