Born in the Philippines and raised in the US, Danisha Calip (she/hers) is a student at San Francisco State University and a candidate for a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education. She is also one of SOMCAN’s interns….

The public realm project titled, We Live Here, was launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 for Filipino American History Month with an online ribbon cutting event.

Accurate census information is critical for the future growth, development, and the social needs of our community for the next ten years. Do your share and be counted for our future!

I DARE YOUth internship builds the leadership skills, critical thinking and problem solving, and explores the importance of civic participation of youth in San Francisco.

Under the lead of SOMCAN’s “Our Health/Kalusugan, Our Community/Bayan” program, a community health assessment report was created to look at how chronic diseases affect the lives of Filipinos in San Francisco.

The sentiment behind this project was to expose everyone, enrich the youth, engage families, and empower the community.

“As a queer Pinay, writing became the space where I could hold myself and everything that informed the person I am and continue to be…..”

Public health research shows that programs targeting individual lifestyle behavior change are not enough, and more effective outcomes result when all levels of the spectrum of prevention are addressed.

For over a year, SOMCAN has worked extensively with MUNI riders to organize and speak out against the fare increases.

Natoma Street is an alley in the South of Market lined with apartment buildings, the majority of which are occupied by Filipino tenants.

Nine multi-generational Filipino residents were recruited to become part of a 6-month community health ambassador internship to engage community members to develop healthier lifestyles through neighborhood advocacy.

San Francisco and Bay Area residents who ride MUNI on a daily basis are expressing outrage and vehement disagreement at the proposed fare increase.

Filipino American community organizations from six Bay Area counties have formed the regional Bay Area Filipino Complete Count Committee (BAFCCC).

In partnership with SOMCAN and the OCEIA, a press conference was held on October 25, 2019 to relay the important findings of the new report by Dr. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, "Speaking up Speaking out"

In a landslide win, a legislation proposed by District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney that will force office developers to pay more for affordable housing has passed with a unanimous 11-0 vote from the Board of Supervisors last October 29, 2019.

“Hey! This is right here is beautiful!” a man on the sidewalk said, stopping so that him and his family could admire the work.

Our Health/Kalusugan, Our Community/Bayan is a three-year project designed to engage community members so they may have the agency to lead healthier lifestyles and advocate for healthier neighborhoods.

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Join us in a press conference with Supervisor Matt Haney on the Filipino Language Access Report, "Speaking up Speaking Out"