Cultivating Hope. Celebrating Heritage.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving Filipino-American identity, empowering youth, and providing compassionate humanitarian relief.
From Ice Cream Gatherings to Nationwide Impact
What started as an informal weekend gathering centered on fellowship and home-churned Filipino flavors quickly blossomed into something much larger: an urgent recognition that our cultural pride could become an unstoppable engine for humanitarian good.
Fil-Am FEST Inc. was formally established as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Today, we bridge thousands of second and third-generation Filipino-Americans with their roots while partnering directly with global organizations like Rise Against Hunger to feed families facing acute crisis.
How We Serve & Empower
Every dollar and every volunteer hour is channeled into targeted, high-transparency programs.
A Meal for Every Juan
Hands-on packing assemblies that deliver protein and vitamin-fortified dehydrated meal rations to schools and typhoon calamity zones.
Cultural Heritage Festivals
Producing the premier annual Fil-Am Spring Fest in Fairfax, VA, featuring folkloric performances, artisan markets, and traditional cuisines.
Youth & Elder Care
Scholarships for emerging Filipino-American leaders, alongside our Kumustahan senior care circles fostering intergenerational connection.
Leadership & Volunteer Staff
The passionate volunteers steering our operational safety, logistical coordination, and community partnerships.
Maria Santos-Reyes
Community Outreach Director
Passionate about building bridges between first-generation immigrants and youth leaders.
Dr. Gabriel Torres
Meal Packing Logistics Lead
Public health advocate coordinating Rise Against Hunger partnerships and volunteer safety.
Cheyenne Dela Cruz
Cultural Arts & Stage Coordinator
Champion of traditional Tinikling and Singkil dance troupes across DMV universities.
Anthony Lim
Volunteer Squad Coordinator
Mobilizing youth groups and student associations for service days and event logistics.