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The Canadian Red Cross is working with @filipinos_BC to support those impacted by the tragic events on the day of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. You can help by donating to the Canadian Red Cross ​2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal give.redcross.ca/page/25VLLFA

The KAPWA STRONG Fund is now accepting grant applications from charities, non-profits and community organizations. The maximum amount to apply for is up to $15,000. Apply here: resources.uwbc.ca/s/login/?ec=30…

Community Update: May 2, 2025

We encourage families—including parents, grandparents, caretakers, and children—individuals, vendors, volunteers, staff in nearby businesses, and anyone affected to come as they are. Whether you’re seeking comfort, connection, or simply a quiet place to be, the Centre is for you.

The Resilience Centre will livestream the Holy Rosary Memorial Mass at today's Resilience Centre drop-in for affected community members in attendance. Thank you to Chef TJ Conwi for supporting bringing extra meals to the Resilience Centre.

Filipino BC is opening the Resilience Centre, a gathering place for community members to connect and access wellness and coping supports from a variety of faith-based, non-profit, and government agencies. It opens at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 1.

Here’s a look inside the @filipinos_BC Resilience Centre, open now at Killarney Secondary School. #KAPWASTRONG

(2/2) Maaaring mag-iwan ng mensahe ng pakikiramay at suporta sa pamamagitan ng pagsulat sa book of condolences na makikita sa mga Parliament Building sa Victoria o magpunta online sa News.gov.bc.ca/32286

(1/2) Sinasamahan namin ang mga mamamayan sa BC at sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo sa pagdadalamhati sa trahedyang nangyari sa Lapu-Lapu Day Festival sa Vancouver. Iniimbitahan ang publiko na magbahagi ng mensahe ng pakikiramay at suporta.

Filipino BC and United Way BC have launched a donation fund to support those impacted by the tragedy that took place at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025. 100% of the proceeds will go to impacted communities. #KAPWASTRONG filipinobc.com

In many cultures, we’re taught to stay strong and keep our struggles to ourselves. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Opening up takes courage, and there is strength in seeking support. Let’s remind each other: healing is possible, and you are never a burden. #KAPWASTRONG

Community Update - April 29, 2025.

The @VancouverPD is asking the public to submit videos and images for its investigation into the tragedy that occurred at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. in the 600 block of E. 43rd Avenue vpd.ca/lapu-lapu-mass…

We are steadfast in our support for the Filipino community in Vancouver and beyond. 🇵🇭 If you need support, please contact 📱VictimLinkBC - Call/text 1-800-563-0808 or 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca 📞310 Mental Health Line - 310-6789 📞Crisis Line - 1-800-784-2433 📷Jay Minter

Moving forward, we will be communicating crisis efforts through daily updates that will be posted on Instagram, X, and through our newsletter.

I’m currently working as the Media Relations Coordinator for Filipino BC - Lapu Lapu Day. Please direct your requests to media@filipinobc.com I will not be monitoring this account.