Fillipino Migrant Center

A nonprofit organization

45% complete

$2,500 Goal

The Filipino Migrant Center is turning 15 this year! 

There have been many great victories and achievements over the last decade and a half, but just this year alone there are quite a few things to uplift. Your contributions through Long Beach Gives will help us sustain our work and continue to provide programs and services to empower Long Beach residents!

1. Wildfire Relief

The January wildfires that tore through Southern California had an impact on so many of us. In addition to people whose homes were affected or who had to evacuate (including some of our own staff), community members who worked in service industries or as caregivers also experienced loss of income or work. As a result, we held donation drives as well as distributed over $4,000 in cash assistance to those in need. Here is a video from those who were impacted.

2. Landmark $2.3 Million Victory for Filipino Caregivers

For a few years, we've been working with a group of caregivers who've been experiencing wage theft. After a months long investigation, the California Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) issued a $2.3 million citation against the employer, the first of its kind under a new law that recently went into effect. This victory wouldn't have happened if not for the courageous workers and the community who stood with them to fight for their rights and seek justice!

3.) Support for Immigrant Families

Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure our immigrant community gets the support they need. Whether it's hosting free consultations with attorneys, providing Know Your Rights and Train-the-Trainer sessions, raising funds for cash assistance, or working directly with families affected by the raids, or meeting with City Council Members and advocating for the Long Beach Justice Fund, we've been doing a ton of work on the ground to defend and empower residents of Long Beach!

4.) Intergenerational Programming for Youth & Seniors

We just wrapped up another successful summer youth program to further connect youth with their culture while developing their leadership. We also continue to meet with seniors every week to exercise and enjoy each other's company! 

5.) Street safety in Westside Long Beach + Budget Advocacy

Through regular outreach efforts in West Long Beach, we found that many residents are concerned about street safety that puts pedestrians in danger. We held different trainings and community meetings, including with the City of Long Beach, to share our concerns.

Below: youth participating in a community meeting around street safety issues 


Below: hosting workshops to empower residents about the City budgeting process


Lastly, we hope you can join us at our 15th Anniversary Gala at The Centre in Lakewood on Saturday, October 25, 2025! 

For more info on how to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, visit filipinomigrantercenter.org/gala.



    




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Mission

We will work for an empowered Filipino community actively engaged in the movement for local and global justice. We aim to educate, organize and mobilize the low-income and working-class families of the Filipino community in Southern California and address the issues and concerns that we face in our daily lives.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Fillipino Migrant Center

other names

FMC

Tax id (EIN)

32-0308477

Operating Budget

Large ($1,000,000+)

Mission Category

Children, Youth, & Family, Social Justice, Civic & Community Engagement, Seniors, Social Services

City Council District

District 7

Address

1631 W. Burnett St.
LONG BEACH, CA 90810

Service areas

Long Beach, CA, US, 90810

Long Beach, CA, US

Los Angeles, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

Phone

562-453-3408

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