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to the virtual headquarters of the Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC), a voluntary organization to promote inter-cultural education and understanding.
Duly registered and incorporated in the state of
South Carolina in 1991, FAAGC is an IRS-approved
501(c)(3) educational/cultural/charitable non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
• To join and support FAAGC so "Together We Make a Difference," please use the following highly secure online forms:
• Membership Application Form.
• Membership Fees
• Tax-Deductible Donations
• Scholarship Application Form
• Volunteer Application Form
For Zelle payment to FAAGC, use the email mwentley88filam@gmail.com as recipient. Please make sure to type in the reason of payment.
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• CALENDAR of EVENTS
• May 30, 2026, Saturday (1-3 pm)
Settling St. Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement in the U.S.
Richland County Public Library - Main [1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201]
Join us for a documentary screening, poetry reading, presentation, and Q&A with Randy Gonzales, poet, writer, and community historian dedicated to preserving the story of St. Malo, Louisiana, the first Filipino settlement in the United States.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Gonzales works to illuminate Filipino Louisiana s history and heritage. He is an associate professor of English at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and holds the Dr. James Wilson/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Professorship in Southern Studies.
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• September 11 through October 30, 2026
Art Nelson Left Behind exhibit
Richland County Public Library - Main [1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201]
Curated by Chiara Cox, this exhibition honors Nelson Baldemor's life through personal and historical artifacts, including his mother s autobiography, letters, early photographs of the Philippines, and works by his cousin, Manuel Baldemor, world-renowned Filipino painter, printmaker, sculptor, writer, and graphic artist. The exhibition reflects on memory, identity, and connection.
Cox is a multidisciplinary artist and educator and serves as the Music and Art Ambassador of the Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia.
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• Mark you calendars and be ready to join us at the 2026 FAAGC Annual Gala, a one-of-a-kind evening of cultural sharing and celebration!
• The Gala is FAAGC's biggest fundraising event to benefit all of the FAAGC Scholarship, Cultural and Charitable programs.
Details coming soon.
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