Purpose

The purpose of the Filipino Community, Inc. (FCI) is to foster better and harmonious relationships, understanding and brotherhood among us and with other ethnic groups, and to keep alive our Filipino heritage, culture, customs and traditions. It also aims to enhance the integration of Filipinos into mainstream America and foster closer relations among them and the American community to the end that they could be of better service not only to the Filipino-American community, but to the general public.

Filipino-Americans living in the Juneau area are encouraged to be active members of the organization. To become an active member, you must be 18 years of age, of Filipino descent regardless of citizenship, has a legal relationship with a member of Filipino descent through marriage, adoption, or any legal recognition under the laws of the United States, a legal minor dependent of an active member, and has paid the current membership dues. To become an Honorary member, an individual with interest in the Corporation must be at least 18 years of age and pay the current membership dues.

Any person qualified to become a member of the Filipino Community, Inc. shall be accepted as a member by completion of the membership application and payment of the annual dues in the sum of $20, subject to acceptance by the Membership Committee.

How to Join

Fill out the Membership Application and bring the signed form with you to the Filipino Community Hall or mail it to the address on the form.

Dues

Membership dues shall be paid beginning January 1 to June 30 of the current fiscal year. Except for initial membership payment by new members, individuals who have not paid the membership dues by June 30 of the current fiscal year are not entitled to vote on issues of the organization, and are not eligible to receive monetary benefits from the organization including use of facilities and programs. Membership dues will not be accepted during the months of October 1 to December 31 of each fiscal year.

Membership entitles members to the FCI programs and services.

Senior Citizens 65 and older are eligible for waiver of membership dues.

Donations

Donations are also accepted in kind or in cash and will be used to support the Filipino Community, Inc. programs and services. The Filipino Community is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Please fill out the Donation Form and make checks payable to Filipino Community, Inc. For inquiries, call us at (907) 586-4116.