Actively work to ensure assimilation of Filipino-Americans in Central Virginia into the mainstream.

Achieve meaningful share of minority representation, work to maintain and enhance protection of civil rights, and abide by the rule of law of the adopted country.

Cultivate the cultural, educational, religious, and civic responsibility for all members and associates.

Volunteer resources and members' services in outreach projects for immigrants, refugees, the homeless, and the inner city population in Central Virginia.

The FAACV has marked yearly gatherings with the aplomb and flair of, yes, the Filipinos. We participated in the International Food Festival & the Asian festival up to its last holding in 2003 and we won the coveted award Honored Groups Awards in 1978 and 1996, not to mention having the Best Food Booth in 1996. We held joyous Children's Christmas Parties in the years past, we went caroling to bring Christmas cheer to members and friends, our Valentine's dances have always been rocking and rolling, and our New Year's Eve Party is a tradition for everyone.

We have supported the Christian Children's Fund since 1985 and we have lent our services to the St. Edward Church's program to feed the homeless since 1993. The association has also held Flores de Mayo's since 1981, when the first venue was Dolly Patterson's residence, and of which the last was last year's at St. Edward's Church. We have joined the Asian-American Society of Central Virginia (AASoCV) and have supported their programs and activities.
 

Through the years they brought cheer and entertainment

Cultural presentations have always been a staple in all our social activities and we have a long list starting with the Dance Troupe of the 80's choreographed by Odette Burley and Vanessa Wong. The Dance Entertainment Group of the 90's headed by Ligaya Colorado and Monica Pioquinto took over from where Odette and Vanessa left off. The 90's group retained all its mainstays and evolved into the 2000's Filipino - American Youth Dancers with many newcomers.

THE FAACV - A BLAST FROM THE PAST AND A GAZE INTO THE FUTURE

The Association first saw the light of day in 1972 when a group of forward-looking Filipino-Americans decided there was something to be done for their growing community. Thirty years later, the playing field has changed in a big way and the FAACV has metamorphosed into an association ready to face the new challenges. We have not made the choice, but we are at the crossroads and we have been asked a question: "Whereto, FAACV?" Virginia is starting to move towards truly recognizing the potential of a united Fil-Am community in Central Virginia to be a major player in many fields. We have an enviable resource of professionals in healthcare, science, education, information technology, business, engineering, sales, etc. which has been largely untapped. We seem to thrive everywhere on our own, and as such we are content to disappear into the woodwork to fully enjoy the bliss of fulfillment with our families and friends. Isn't it time to tap this vast reserve and harness enough power to try to really make a big difference in a bigger arena?