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Kapwa Strong Fund
Support for community healing and recovery
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Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This fund supports recovery and healing efforts for the Filipino community affected by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, with up to $25,000 available. It focuses on counselling, trauma support, healing circles, youth and family programming, and other community-based recovery services.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Immediate, mid-term, and longer-term community recovery support.
- Counselling and mental health support.
- Healing circles and shared storytelling.
- Art-based and creative healing activities.
- Youth and family programming and community-led events.
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Kapwa Strong Fund content expanded
The fund page was updated with an FAQ-focused explanation of its recovery focus, plus new media and support contact details.
The Kapwa Strong Fund page now emphasizes that the fund is intended for medium- and long-term community recovery, not direct individual financial assistance, and it adds clearer explanations of how the funds were used. It also now includes media and general inquiry contacts, VictimLinkBC and 211 resources, and a new Distribution List section alongside the existing report information. The page now states that the Kapwa Strong Fund raised approximately $1.5 million, with an additional $450,000 in donor-directed contributions going directly to Filipino BC, and that 100% of the money raised was distributed to support the community.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations.
- Charitable organizations delivering community-based services.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals seeking direct financial compensation.
Eligible expenses
- Support for counselling and mental health services.
- Costs for healing circles, shared storytelling, and creative therapy activities.
- Youth and family programming related to recovery.
- Navigation, advocacy, and other community-based recovery supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Vancouver’s Filipino community.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the fund’s purpose.
- Demonstrated community need.
- Cultural and trauma-informed approach.
- Feasibility of the project.
- Reporting requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- A grant review committee included members of Vancouver’s Filipino community.
Additional information
- United Way BC published a report on funds raised and distributed, updated February 2026.
- The page includes a distribution list of awarded grants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kapwa Strong Fund Program
What is the Kapwa Strong Fund?
This fund supports recovery and healing efforts for the Filipino community affected by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, with up to $25,000 available. It focuses on counselling, trauma support, healing circles, youth and family programming, and other community-based recovery services.
Who is eligible for the Kapwa Strong Fund program?
To be eligible for the Kapwa Strong Fund program, you must:
Supports Lapu Lapu Day recovery
Community-identified needs
Culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach
What expenses are eligible under Kapwa Strong Fund?
Support for counselling and mental health services.
Costs for healing circles, shared storytelling, and creative therapy activities.
Youth and family programming related to recovery.
Navigation, advocacy, and other community-based recovery supports.
Who can I contact for more information about the Kapwa Strong Fund?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC) by email at PR@uwbc.ca or by phone at 1-800-563-0808.
Where is the Kapwa Strong Fund available?
The Kapwa Strong Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Kapwa Strong Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kapwa Strong Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Kapwa Strong Fund?
Kapwa Strong Fund is funded by United Way British Columbia (UWBC)