The Objectives of this Organization:

The Filipino Community of Charleston, SC Inc. is a social service agency, dedicated to enriching the life of the individual Filipino and the Filipino Community. The center is a membership organization, devoted to activities with Filipino content. Its programs are permeated with the cultural and ethnic values comprising the Filipino way of life on the American scene. While the center is designed primarily to fulfill the needs of the Filipino community and to preserve and enhance the heritage and values of the Filipino culture, traditions, ethics and philosophy. Membership in the Center is open to all residents of the area of good moral character. The Center is dedicated to the enhancement and strengthening of the family. The center endeavors to unify all elements of the Filipino community to provide for the needs of the individual and the family through leisure time educational, physical, cultural, recreational, civic and other related activities. Fundamental to the method and content of the Center in the individual’s capacity for growth in his/her search for meaningful Filipino living. To develop and conduct a comprehensive program of guided leisure time activities utilizing the skills and methods of group work, informal education and recreation, and aimed at helping individuals to achieve an affirmative identification with Filipino life and a deep appreciation of their responsibilities as a citizen of the United States of America. To serve as the common meeting place for the entire Filipino community and cooperate with all groups concerned with enriching Filipino Community life. To cooperate with other civic bodies in advancing the welfare of the entire community and in furthering the democratic way of life. 1233333333333333333333333