Our story:
Wouldn't it be great if our kababayans could have similar opportunities that we are privileged to have? Wouldn't it be great to see a visibly organized Filipino representation in Calgary? Wouldn't it be great to recognize the amazing works of local Filipinos?
These aren't just wishful thinking. Last May, this idea started to turn into action. The Possibilities in Motion (PiM) Foundation was created as an instrument for one small positive act to cause a ripple of hope and the small acts of many to create ripples with lasting impression. This past August 21, we organized our very first social event and fundraiser. Today, we continue to plan with passionate commitment. Tomorrow, we are confident we’ll have the community base to take it to the next level.
As the founder of this foundation, I am very fortunate to be supported by dedicated Officers and members who are very keen on giving back to the community. As we embark on this journey, we are inviting more individuals to join as Officers or Committee members.
Our initiatives:
We envision an empowered Filipino community, united in their dedication to build a socially responsible global society. Our mission is to be an exemplary leader in Canada in educating, engaging, and inspiring Filipinos and their Canadian friends to reach out for the benefit of our less-privileged neighbours.
The PiM Foundation will be a symbol of the Filipino community and their Canadian friends to reach out, connect, and share. We will raise funds for projects that will be implemented in the Philippines. Imagine getting your hands dirty to build a library and supply it with books for a town where education is hard to come by. Imagine being involved in a camp for street children where we can also provide them with nutritional food. The possibilities are many – it could be free clinics, internet-literacy, housing, etc. We also want to encourage Filipinos to connect with each other through social events and display a solid Filipino presence in various festivals. We’re excited to initiate the 1st annual Filipino fiesta in the city someday and call on all the different Filipino associations to come together as one. Our other initiatives involve giving out small grants and recognizing our fellow Filipinos who display the spirit of generosity.
If you or your group would like to volunteer with us, partner with us, or fund raise for our cause, we’d love to hear from you!
Our first social event and fundraiser:
This past August 21, we hosted a 3-on-3 Hoopfest as our first social event and fundraiser. We thank all of the attendees that came out to support us. The event not only served as an opportunity for Filipinos to connect, but also increased the awareness of the Foundation and recruited other members and volunteers. We’d like to thank the following sponsors who helped us make this event a possibility: Opening Doors program – a partnership between the United Way of Calgary and Area and the Calgary Youth Foundation, YMCA, Sheldon Parsons (Associate/Owner of Shoppers Drug Mart – Northland Village), 7-Eleven, and Ella Dacer. We’d also like to thank X92.9 for coming out with giveaways and Q107 for showcasing the brand new 2011 Mustang to which the attendees entered for a chance to win. A special thanks go out PiM Foundation VPs Analyn and Joy Siapno as well as members Melissa and Shena Marie Fortozo for all their valuable time and hard work in planning and delivering this event.
We look forward to your kind support!
To be involved in whatever capacity or for more information, please contact us:
Filipino.Empowerment@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/possibilitiesinmotion
Filed by: Sandra Fortozo, Founder and CEO
