Kapwa Kultural Center (KKC)

By giving to our campaign, you are supporting us in uplifting and empowering youth, as well as helping us provide community care services at Kapwa Kultural Center (KKC). Donate now or what you can this Giving Tuesday! We need YOUR HELP! Our goal is to raise $40,000 not just on Giving Tuesday, but throughout the giving season until the end of year. Please help us make a world of difference through our holistic, culturally-responsive approach to promoting positive well-being and mental health. Keep reading to learn about our incredible programs that center community, culture, and connection, as powerful drivers of healing and wellness! You can also hear what youth have to say about their experiences in our programs by watching the video below.

🌟 Kapwa Kultural Center (KKC): Igniting Dreams, Empowering Futures 🌟
We believe in the transformative power of culture, creativity, community, and a holistic approach to positive mental health. We aim to inspire and empower Filipina/x/o youth, aged 16-24, through innovative programming that supports total mind-body wellness. We are not just a wellness program, but a beacon of hope dedicated to fostering positive mental health, leadership skills, workforce preparedness, entrepreneurial mentorship, financial wellness, and positive cultural identity formation. Research has shown a significant connection between cultural identity formation and positive mental health.    

🇵🇭 Cultivating Identity, Nurturing Minds, and Bridging Generations
KKC operates its current programming in partner spaces, but when we open our space this Fall 2024, we hope to be a cultural oasis that provides a nurturing environment where educational and wellness programs honor the rich tapestry of Filipino traditions. Through expressive arts like mural making, poetry, and movement, we offer a unique platform for self-discovery and self-expression. We also integrate pre-colonial, indigenous wellness practices into our programming for these served our ancestors well and continue to be beneficial today.  

KKC's new community space will also be a hub for intergenerational connection and an access point for resources, as well as linkages to mental health and other supports. We extend our reach to all ages and stages, including our cherished elders, and will offer wellness and enrichment workshops (yoga, breathing exercises, movement, arts, etc.) to create a holistic experience that strengthens the bonds between generations.