Pinoy Perspectives July 2025 FAS Newsletter

A FILIPINO AMERICAN SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

JULY 2025

Another Successful Filipino Fiesta!

June 14 was an amazing day celebrating our culture and community! Whether you came for the delicious food, amazing performances, or both, we’re thrilled to have welcomed around 3,000 attendees. If you missed it this year, mark your calendar for June 13, 2026 - we’ll be back at Living History Farms!

This event wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing attendees, performers, volunteers, and sponsors. Whether you’re Filipino or a supportive ally, we’re grateful you joined us to celebrate. If you want to perform, sponsor or volunteer at the event next year please send an email to fas.iowa@gmail.com.

Check out the photos from the event on Facebook in the Filipino Fiesta 2025 photo album.

MEET KIMBERLY GRIM

NEWLY APPOINTED SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

With Steve Eckert stepping down as FAS Scholarship Chair, Kimberly Grim has accepted the role. We thank Steve for his commitment as well as welcome Kimberly to this position! If you want to join the Scholarship Committee or volunteer for future events, reach out to Kimberly!

Where are you from?

“I was born and raised in Indianola, IA (12 miles south of Des Moines). My parents own the Filipino Store in Des Moines.”

What does FAS mean to you?

“FAS to me is a community. I have grown up in the Filipino community of Des Moines my whole life. They become your second family.”

What are your interests/hobbies?

“Spending time with my husband and my soon-to-be two-year-old.”

Upcoming Event: FAS Annual Gala

FAS is rolling out the red carpet for the 12th Annual FAS Gala on Sept. 13, 2025 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.

The night will Include Filipino performances, a selfie station, a plated dinner, cash bar, and more! Watch the video for highlights from last year! Visit the FAS page on Facebook to learn more.

$65 for Members$75 for Non-Members$500 Table of 8 for Members$575 Table of 8 for Non-MembersTicket sales end Sept. 7!

Our Global Commitment

The FAS Board voted to continue their partnership with Global 1nspiration. Global 1nspiration focuses charitable efforts on human services in helping improve the lives of people in the Philippines, West Gambia, and the USA.

Donated funds go to orphanages and support needs such as tuition, school supplies, transportation, and more.

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