Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles

Season 10 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Paired With New Season of Local History Series LOST LA On New PBS SoCal 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today the 2024 return of the locally produced, historical documentary series LOST LA, a co-production with the University of Southern California Libraries, part of their longstanding commitment to building public engagement with regional history collections. Public historian and writer Nathan Masters returns as Host for the sixth season of LOST LA with untold histories behind tiki culture, fast food, Historic Filipinotown, hiking, tuberculosis and cemeteries. LOST LA joins the previously announced award-winning, acclaimed series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR to complete a night of historical exploration. Celebrated scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will helm the 10th anniversary season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS, which will trace the ancestral histories of the series' first-ever, non-celebrity participants in addition to 18 new celebrity guests. The new season of LOST LA is scheduled on PBS SoCal beginning Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT, leading into 10, all-new episodes of FINDING YOUR ROOTS at 8 p.m. PT. A special encore of LOST LA will also be broadcast on Wed., Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. PT on KCET in Southern California. After the broadcast, each episode of LOST LA and FINDING YOUR ROOTS will be available to stream on their companion websites above and on the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Jan. 2.

Key Points: 
  • LOST LA joins the previously announced award-winning, acclaimed series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR to complete a night of historical exploration.
  • The new season of LOST LA is scheduled on PBS SoCal beginning Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT, leading into 10, all-new episodes of FINDING YOUR ROOTS at 8 p.m. PT.
  • After the broadcast, each episode of LOST LA and FINDING YOUR ROOTS will be available to stream on their companion websites above and on the free PBS App.
  • Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Jan. 2.

Linc Housing and SIPA Celebrate the Opening of 63 New Supportive Homes in Historic Filipinotown for People Who Have Experienced Homelessness

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linc Housing, in partnership with Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), marked the grand opening of HiFi Collective, a new 64-unit affordable and supportive housing community in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles. California Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell were all on hand to celebrate.

Key Points: 
  • HiFi Collective is a new affordable and supportive housing community in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linc Housing, in partnership with Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), marked the grand opening of HiFi Collective, a new 64-unit affordable and supportive housing community in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles.
  • The five-story building, located at 3200 W. Temple Street in Los Angeles, features 63 supportive apartments and one manager's unit.
  • Mayor Garcetti added, "Supportive housing is the key to unlocking our goal: an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.

Jo Koy, Dan Lin, Universal Donate $75,000 to Search to Involve Pilipino Americans as Historic Filipinotown Nonprofit Marks 50th Anniversary

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), one of the longest-running nonprofits serving the Filipino American community, accepted a gift of $75,000 by comedian Jo Koy, filmmaker Dan Lin, and Universal Pictures, the team behind "Easter Sunday," the first major studio film about Filipino American family life. Koy presented the check to SIPA at the "Rise for Comedy" festival held at Rideback Ranch in Historic Filipinotown (HiFi), just as SIPA commemorates its 50th anniversary and prepares to open the doors to its new headquarters and community center.

Key Points: 
  • Donation to SIPA by major Hollywood studio paves way for others to support Historic Filipinotown and Fil-Am community.
  • "We are truly grateful to Jo Koy and Dan Lin for this donation and for sharing a Filipino story with the world.
  • Honoring community heroes, the SIPA 50th Anniversary Gala and 2022 Barangay Awards will aim to raise $200,000 for SIPA's programming and services.
  • More information and ways to support SIPA today, whether a monthly pledge or a one-time, tax-deductible donation, is available at www.sipacares.org .

Filipino American History Month Draws Community and A-List Celebrity Support for Historic Filipinotown Non-Profit Group in Los Angeles

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Friday, October 9, 2020

HiFi Collective will house the future John Eric Swing Small Business Center at SIPA, named in honor of Swing, a champion of small business.

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  • HiFi Collective will house the future John Eric Swing Small Business Center at SIPA, named in honor of Swing, a champion of small business.
  • Since 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the multicultural district of Historic Filipinotown and the greater Filipino American community.
  • SIPA provides youth services and programming, family health and human services, small business counsel, arts and cultural education, events, and resources.
  • Note to Members of the Press: Interviews, B-Roll Footage or Photos available upon request

Filipino American History Month Draws Star Power To October 10 Virtual Benefit For Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Filipino American History Month officially begins today, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces additions to the star-studded lineup for its 48th Annual Benefit, "Vision for Tomorrow," a virtual gala on Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Filipino American History Month officially begins today, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces additions to the star-studded lineup for its 48th Annual Benefit, "Vision for Tomorrow," a virtual gala on Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m.
  • The SIPA benefit aims to raise money for one of the oldest Fil-Am non-profit organizations in the United States, based in Historic Filipinotown.
  • The virtual gala will be hosted by Erin Lim, host of E!
  • "One way to enjoy the virtual gala while safely dining at home is by ordering your favorite Filipino food.

SIPA 48th Annual Benefit To Honor Filipino American Visionaries And Raise Funds For Major Redevelopment In Historic Filipinotown L.A.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

"The annual benefit is SIPA's most critical fundraiser of the year and typically an in-person event," said Candida Boyette-Clemons, this year's gala co-chair.

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  • "The annual benefit is SIPA's most critical fundraiser of the year and typically an in-person event," said Candida Boyette-Clemons, this year's gala co-chair.
  • This year's benefit will raise necessary funds for SIPA's new headquarters and programs at HiFi Collective, located at 3200 W. Temple Street and set to open in spring 2022.
  • More information about SIPA sponsorship opportunities is available through gala co-chairs Candida Boyette-Clemons at [email protected] or Jessica del Mundo at [email protected] .
  • Since 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the multicultural district of Historic Filipinotown and the greater Filipino American community.

Linc Housing Partners with SIPA to Build a Modern Mixed-Use Development with 63 New Supportive, Affordable Apartments in Historic Filipinotown

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

SIPA headquarters will occupy the entire first floor while upper levels will house private affordable housing apartments.

Key Points: 
  • SIPA headquarters will occupy the entire first floor while upper levels will house private affordable housing apartments.
  • The site for HiFi Collective, 3200 West Temple Street in Los Angeles, is located at the western gateway to Historic Filipinotown (HiFi).
  • In addition to creating much needed affordable housing in the district, the project is envisioned as a cultural landmark for the developing HiFi district.
  • In addition to SIPA offices, the new space will allow SIPA to expand its community programming.

SIPA Statement On Untimely Death Of Executive Director John Swing

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With deep sadness, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces that its executive director, John Eric Swing, has died.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With deep sadness, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) announces that its executive director, John Eric Swing, has died.
  • A greatly respected and passionate community advocate, Swing had worked at SIPA since 2015, leading the organization's small business counseling services and programming.
  • John is known throughout the community for his dedicated, compassionate service in Historic Filipinotown, and we are proud of his latest achievement in being appointed our executive director.
  • His leadership and compassion will be missed," noted Ron Fong, executive director of the Asian Pacific Island Small Business Program.