We are honored to invite you to Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders: YFPA’s Scholarship Program 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, on Sunday, August 18, 11:30-2:30 PM at Abacá, located at 2700 Jones Street, San Francisco, in the beautiful Kimpton Alton Hotel, in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf.
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YFPA’s Scholarship Program 10th Anniversary Celebration features:
- ABACÁ Contemporary Filipino-Californian Pamilya Brunch in the elegant private studio sponsored by the Kimpton Alton Hotel.
- YFPA Gift Bag - Includes Limited Edition YFPA Polo Shirt, and more! (Limited quantity while supplies last).
- Recognition of our 2024 Scholarship Recipients : Jennifer Cayanan, Angelica Estrada, Jamila Mahal Turalba-Khalil.
- Keynote Speakers: Maria Valdehueza, Senior Vice-President of Ticketing and Events, Golden State Valkries, and Desi Danganan, Founder & Executive Director, Kultivate Labs.
- Guest Performers: Emmanuel Tabirao “Jericho”, Violinist, and Fatima Yusuf Wright, Vocal Performer.
- Silent Auction Support fundraising by placing a bid on exciting auction items, or donate a bid item!
- Wicked Photo Booth
About YFPA and our Scholarship Programs:
Your Filipino Professionals Association Scholarship Program launched in 2014 and was designed to provide financial assistance to Bay Area college-bound students who have demonstrated academic excellence, exhibited leadership potential, and are engaged in serving the Filipino Community. This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our program by expanding applications to include Bay Area students involved in the Filipino community and actively pursuing a post-secondary education program. This includes an Associates of Arts Degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s, or PhD, as well as Trade School Certification programs. YFPA aims to empower future leaders and recognize students who align with YFPA’s mission and core values. Get to know more about our previous scholars at www.yfpasf.com/scholarship.html .
We are excited to celebrate with our partners as we raise funds for the 2025 YFPA scholarship recipients, the future progressive leaders that will initiate change in our community and beyond. YFPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that launched in 2002 as a collaborative forum for Filipino-American professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission of YFPA is to foster professional connections, ideas and expertise to support and engage Filipino professionals in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our core values are: “Connect. Educate. Serve.” Our purpose is to build a stronger, well-established and respected Fil-Am business community.
About Abacá: ABACÁ is a contemporary Filipino-Californian restaurant, showcasing the beauty and vibrance of Filipino culture and cuisine from co-owners, Chef Francis Ang and his wife and Director of Operations, Dian Ang. ABACÁ honors old family recipes and flavors while using some of Northern California’s best seasonal ingredients. The restaurant offers three menus including dinner, (weekday) breakfast, and brunch, they also have fresh baked pastries, ensaymada, and espresso drinks at the Panaderia Abacá counter located in the restaurant.
Thank you for supporting YFPA and our Scholarship Programs! We look forward to Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders and continuing to Connect, Educate, and Serve with you!