In response to the devastating floods wrought by Typhoon Gener (Saola) and Typhoon Haikui from the end of July through the beginning of August, and with the threat of Tropical Storm Helen (Kai-Tak) currently escalating, the Los Angeles-based non-profit, People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE), has relaunched the Sagip-Tulong sa Pilipinas (STP) [...]

People’s CORE and the Environmental Justice Network of Southern California (EJNSC) believe we have a responsibility to our community and environment. It is this philosophy that drives us to host our annual Earth Day Concert on Friday April 20th, from 3pm – 7pm at Carson High School. It will be a fun-filled day of activity, musical [...]

Protecting Californians from Secondhand Smoke Over the course of 2011, great strides were made throughout the Golden State in protecting Californians where they are most vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure (SHS) exposure – their homes. Numerous state, county, and city officials have recognized the need to address SHS in multi-unit housing. At the state level, [...]

People’s CORE will be participating in a special community event this Saturday, Preserving Historic Filipinotown: A Community Celebration. We will have an information table for People’s CORE. Please stop by and learn more about our programs, how you can get involved and volunteer with People’s CORE!

People’s CORE is relaunching the Sagip-Tulong sa Pilipinas (STP) Emergency Relief Drive in response the recent tragedy brought by Typhoon Sendong in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, when it ravaged through poor communities, mainly in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. The death toll has reached 927, hundreds are missing, and 47,000 are cramped in evacuation centers. Many [...]