FAABCO History
In 1974, a group of military personnel and their spouses gathered for picnics and parties at Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Gradually, an organization evolved, consisting of Filipinos, Americans, and others-bonding together in good fellowship. On April 15, 1986, the Filipino-American Association of Brevard County (FAABCO) was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Laws of the State of Florida, with the goal of preserving Philippine traditions and culture for future generations of Filipino-American's in Brevard County. Subsequently, on October 30, 1991, the Articles of Incorporation and Constitution were amended to meet the growing needs of the Association.
Over the years, we have actively participated in many civic and cultural activities in Brevard County, winning several awards for performance and public awareness. In 1991, we conducted a Rehabilitation Fund Drive for the victims of Mount Pinatubo, culminating in a highly successful cultural event known as “Glimpse of the Philippines”. Concurrently, we helped the evacuees from Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines adjust and settle in the Patrick Air Force Base area.
Presently, the Association has over 200 active members of diverse origins and backgrounds, having the common goal of sharing and preserving Filipino cultural heritage. FAABCO activities encompass the preservation of the economic and social well-being and the educational welfare of each member thereby benefiting the community and the Association. This organization serves as a forum for keeping the rich Philippine traditions and culture alive.
FAABCO/SFACEF is working toward our proposed "Philippine Cultural Center" to be built somewhere in Brevard County.
In 1974, a group of military personnel and their spouses gathered for picnics and parties at Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Gradually, an organization evolved, consisting of Filipinos, Americans, and others-bonding together in good fellowship. On April 15, 1986, the Filipino-American Association of Brevard County (FAABCO) was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Laws of the State of Florida, with the goal of preserving Philippine traditions and culture for future generations of Filipino-American's in Brevard County. Subsequently, on October 30, 1991, the Articles of Incorporation and Constitution were amended to meet the growing needs of the Association.
Over the years, we have actively participated in many civic and cultural activities in Brevard County, winning several awards for performance and public awareness. In 1991, we conducted a Rehabilitation Fund Drive for the victims of Mount Pinatubo, culminating in a highly successful cultural event known as “Glimpse of the Philippines”. Concurrently, we helped the evacuees from Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines adjust and settle in the Patrick Air Force Base area.
Presently, the Association has over 200 active members of diverse origins and backgrounds, having the common goal of sharing and preserving Filipino cultural heritage. FAABCO activities encompass the preservation of the economic and social well-being and the educational welfare of each member thereby benefiting the community and the Association. This organization serves as a forum for keeping the rich Philippine traditions and culture alive.
FAABCO/SFACEF is working toward our proposed "Philippine Cultural Center" to be built somewhere in Brevard County.
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The Filipino American Association of Brevard County
