Empowering Filipino Americans Across New York
Uniting our voice, celebrating our heritage, and advocating for civic engagement, leadership, and cultural preservation across the Empire State.
Building Stronger Communities Together
NaFFAA New York serves as the premier anchor for the Filipino American community across New York State. We connect Filipino Americans through Civic Engagement, Public Policy and Advocacy, and Community Collaboration.
Latest News
NaFFAA-NY Secures $1 Million in Federal Funding for Community Center in Queens
US. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Shumer secures federal funding through the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations bill for the Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project
NaFFAA-NY Secures $1.6 Million Grant for Capital Acquisition in Queens
Awarded Federal Community Project FUnding, public dollars included in the fiscal appropriations passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden this past weekend.
Julie Won introduces legislation to declare Philippine Independence Day in NYC
Resp 469 declares June 12th as Philippine Independence Day in the City of New York ahead of the 36th Annual Philippine Independence Day Parade.
Driven by Purpose & Tradition
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To empower Filipino Americans in New York through advocacy, civic participation, and cultural appreciation.
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A vibrant, connected, and influential Filipino American community that leads with integrity, unity, and pride.
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Bayanihan (Community Unity), Kultura (Heritage), Leadership, Equity, and Civic Responsibility.
We are training, leading, and fighting for change rooted in the Filipino experience.
Civic Engagement & Democracy
We strive to champion the voices of Filipinos and Filipino Americans in civic leadership and public participation so that no Filipino is forced to feel excluded and voiceless in the public process.
Culture & Community Collaboration
We are invested in driving Filipino and Filipino American culture by working with diverse community partners across industries to host events across New York City and State. As we continue to write our legacies as a community, we must look towards answering what it means to be a Filipino and creating lasting infrastructure to drive social ecosystems.
Public Policy & Advocacy
We advocate within the chambers of power at City Hall and Albany for transformative legislative and fiscal policy to uplift and champion the needs of the Filipino Diaspora, which includes: Immigrant Filipinos & Filipino Americans, Undocumented Filipinos, Migrant Workers, and Low-Income, Middle, and Working Class Filipinos.
Our Community Partners
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you want to volunteer, join a committee, attend events, or partner with us—there's a place for you in our bayanihan movement.