PAHC Benefit Concert 27

Sunday, December 8th, 2024 | 6-9 PM

Berkeley Art House Gallery & Community Center

2905 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705

ADMISSION: $20 donation

WHAT IS PAHC?

The Pilipino Association for Health Careers started through a group of students who recognized the need for a support system among Cal pre-health students. PAHC aims to promote current health issues in and around the Pilipino community, as well as extended communities. We develop a structure of dedicated students to integrate their knowledge, experience, and skills to seek information on various health issues and careers. PAHC provides information and services to aid the Pilipino community especially and, in addition, to all who are health conscious both academically and individually.

WHAT IS PBC?

PAHC hosts its annual PAHC Benefit Concert (PBC), which celebrates an educational theme that brings awareness to health issues persisting within and relation to the Pilipino diaspora. Traditionally, there has been performers of Pilipino identity and even community performers from our UC Berkeley community. All the proceeds raised will be donated to local and international grassroots organizations that support health causes.
With this concert, we hope to further our mission statement through raising awareness of the intersection that health shares with advocacy and other fields and supporting organizations that promote community care of Pilipino and our surrounding communities.

The theme for PBC's 27th year, "Sinigang for the Soul," highlights the importance of community and mutual care during challenging times. Sinigang, a beloved dish often shared in gatherings, symbolizes warmth and the nurturing spirit that binds people together. This reflects our commitment as the next generation of healthcare professionals to extend compassion and aid to those in need. Rooted in the intersection of Pilipino heritage and shared history, this theme aligns with PBC's mission to bridge communities locally and globally, advocate for organizations that missions align with our values, and create a space where Pil-identifying students feel recognized and valued within larger institutions. The science related-systems that are associated with health are important, but it's only through the community and the people where health is able to improve.

THIS YEAR PAHC IS EXCITED TO WELCOME THIS YEAR'S PERFORMERS:

DARRELL MEDELLIN

Darrell Medellin is a Hip-Hop artist and creative from Union City, CA with roots from Cebu City, Philippines. With a range from singing, melodies and lyricism Darrell’s wide range in style something his current fans and future listeners will appreciate.

JESSICA DOMINGO

Jessica Domingo is a singer/songwriter, musician, and creative director. The Seattle native was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by a variety of instruments. Her love for music blossomed after picking up piano and guitar as her primary outlet that naturally led her to writing songs. Beyond her role as an artist, Jessica's unique vocal productions have landed numerous compositions, most notably on Drake's album “For All The Dogs”, where her vocals are featured across several tracks and continue to be remixed by artists and DJs at major festivals and tours. Now based in Los Angeles and a recent summa cum laude graduate, Jessica, continues to push boundaries of her artistry through pivoting new directions in music.

ACARI

Acari, born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, is an artist who has passionately pursued music since childhood. Her distinctive sound fuses elements of pop, R&B, rock, and reggae, creating a vibrant and genre-defying style that's both fresh and uniquely her own.

DEONDRE

Deondre is a Las Vegas-based Pop and R&B singer-songwriter whose music explores the highs and lows of romance, inspired by personal experiences and those around him. Influenced by artists like grentperez, Daniel Caesar, Leon Thomas, and Dijon, his style reflects a soulful blend of passion and heartache.

Through your donation, PAHC is excited to give back to the following organizations:

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FILIPINO CONCERNS (NAFCON)

NAFCON is a national multi-issue alliance of Filipino organizations, institutions, and individuals that responds to the concerns of Filipinos in the US and in the Philippines by creating a platform that brings people together through culture & heritage, education, health & wellness, and advocacy.

Campaign: Bayanihan Response for Disaster Relief

"The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) appeals for donations for its Bayanihan Relief and Rehabilitation Program to provide immediate support for communities affected by the recent disasters in the Philippines.

When typhoons and disaster hit, many residents have been forced to flee their homes and congregate in crowded evacuation centers where they are vulnerable to the spread of disease and infections. Farmers and indigenous people who rely on agricultural livelihood are devastated as heavy rains and landslides led to the destruction of agricultural crops and homes. Students’ classrooms and educational materials in those areas were also destroyed.

As part of our Bayanihan Community Response campaign, NAFCON will consistently respond to the needs of affected communities for relief, rehabilitation, and rebuilding. We will partner with tried-and-tested local community-based organizations to provide timely and effective assistance to the most impacted families and communities."

FILIPINO MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, SAN FRANCISCO (FMHI)

FMHI -San Francisco was established in 2012 through the collaboration of mental health providers, consumers, advocates, community leaders, and interested community members committed to supporting the wellness of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in San Francisco.

Directly Supporting: Buong Loob: Filipinx Student Wellness Internship

"Established in 2021, the Buong Loob: Filipinx Student Wellness Internship, also referred to as Buong Loob, provides Filipina/o/x and Filipina/o/x American identified 10th/11th/12th grade high school students in SFUSD opportunities to learn about mental health and wellbeing through education, leadership, and community engagement. Through culturally relevant education and project-based learning, we aim to reduce mental health stigma and promote a supportive environment where students can thrive and support one another in their wellness journeys. We envision a future where all Filipinx and Filipina/o/x American youth have access to culturally responsive mental health resources and support systems, enabling them to embrace their identities, cultivate resilience, and lead initiatives that enhance the well-being of their communities."

FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO (FCC)

SFILEN | Filipino Community Center

"Founded in 2004, the Filipino Community Center is dedicated to providing a safe space where Filipino families can access services, receive support, and build community. We foster and develop community empowerment, grassroots leadership, advocacy, and organizing to address the immediate and and long term issues of our communities locally, and in the Philippines."

LIFE MATTERS INTERNATIONAL

Each year, the Life Matters International (LMI) goes on a medical mission to the Philippines. The mission will provide emergent medical services to specific locations or communities in the Philippines. In early 2025, they will be going to Lubang and several students from PAHC will be joining them. Funds raised will be going towards assisting costs of the mission.

PAHC Benefit Concert 27

"Sinigang for the Soul"