Category: Programs
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Rizal Center Launches “Rizal Center CARES” to Support Filipino American Families Caring for Elders
[Chicago / Suburban Cook County, IL] — Rizal Center is proud to announce the launch of Rizal Center CARES (Community-based Access to Resources for Elders & Supporters), a new flagship program designed to help Filipino American families care for aging loved ones at home. Filipino families deeply value caring for elders, yet many struggle to…
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REIMAGINING THE RIZAL CENTER AMIDST THE FAST-CHANGING COMMUNITY
The Rizal Center as our Home Away From Home is our House of Harmonious Transformation: A Story of Community Bayanihan In the heart of the Rizal Center, where Filipinos and Filipino Americans echo with the struggles of unemployment, lack of food, health disparities, stale cultural activities, lack of immigration and business resources, discrimination, disconnection, and…
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Kusina ng Bayan Fundraising Update
By Ryan Viloria Thanks to your generosity through donations, events, and raffles, we are excited to share that we have raised $13,950 toward our $65,000 goal to build Kusina ng Bayan, the Community’s Kitchen! Reaching this important milestone means that we are ready to begin repairs on the kitchen ceiling this January. This is a…
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Chicago Election Press Release
Vote By Mail Applications Now Open for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago CONTACT: Max Bever, mbever@chicagoelections.gov, 773.782.0971 (cell) Chicago voters may now apply to Vote By Mail for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election. Voters may use this online application to request a ballot for the upcoming election: https://chicagoelections.gov/elections/vote-by-mail/393 Voters can choose…
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Joseph, Salve and Eliana Amarise Kierulf: One immigrant family’s warm and inspiring story
The perfect life for typical US immigrants is multifaceted, encompassing a blend of personal achievements, cultural integration, and a raw boldness to chase and pursue their dreams. Joseph Brian Kierulf and his wife Salve, both Filipino educators now teaching in Chicago’s public schools are one such couple of immigrants. The couple plowed over vicissitudes of life, struggling but committed to spending their professional years mentoring Filipino children in Cebu…
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Meet & Play with Filipino School of Chicago (FSC)!
Meet FSC teachers, students, and families! Learn about our upcoming programs and events, enjoy story and music time, and connect through play as we grow our bayanihan together. 🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 8🕙 Time: 10:00–12:00 PM📍 Location: Wonderplay3501 W. Belmont Ave.Chicago, IL 60618 🎟️ Suggested Donation: $20 per child 🔗 Register: bit.ly/FSC_play
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Tagalog Winter Class Cancelled
Owing to extreme cold temperatures and wind chills that can plunge to dangerous levels in Chicago, the Tagalog Class Winter Schedule originally set to begin on January 19, 2026 is cancelled. Many students who have signed up for the winter term have opted to wait for the Spring program on account of the ongoing cold…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
This December at Pamana Library Corner, in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re featuring a heartfelt Filipino children’s book: Brother Bird by Raynie Chan. Inspired by her own experiences growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum, the book tells a story about love, understanding, and the beauty of being different.…