What they call their work
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumnae engagement and community buildingConnects College of the Holy Spirit alumnae in the United States and Canada through events, newsletters, and outreach programs that renew relationships and support spiritual, educational, social, and cultural enrichment.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Disaster relief and livelihood restorationImplements disaster relief initiatives including rebuilding livelihoods for pedicab drivers and fishermen, constructing classrooms in affected areas, and distributing water filtration units; responded to super typhoon Odette’s impact on SSpS communities.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and educational supportProvides financial support in the form of scholarship grants to students based on academic achievement and financial need, and funds faculty professional development at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising events and campaign managementOrganizes and executes fundraising events such as the Christmas fundraising Zoom event "Pasko ng Pag-ibig at Pag-asa," Pasko sa Punta, and galas that support scholarship programs and other initiatives, achieving above-expected attendance and impact.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Partnership-based community development projectsSupports large-scale community development initiatives such as Gawad Kalinga, raising approximately $90,000 to build two villages in Metro Manila, and collaborates with organizations like Feed the Hungry Inc. and UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation on targeted interventions.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production of commemorative and inspirational mediaCreates and presents commemorative videos featuring alumnae headshots and group photos, and debuted the inspirational video "The Spirit Lives On!" at the CHSNAF Grand Reunion Gala in Toronto.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Support for infrastructure and facility development at CHSMFunds and supports construction and refurbishment projects at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila, including Caritas Hall, the “Bubong” Project, classroom facilities, and the Paraclete Auditorium.
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Who runs it
- Cora Simon Nieves — VP for Membership & Directory
- Eleanor Martinez — Board member, president Pacific Northwest
- Julita Dialino — Board member, President Metro Washington DC
- Lina Umali — Board member, President Southwest
- Maria Pejoro — Board member, President Southern California
- Maribel Lorayes — Board member, President Canada East
- Mimi Samson — Board member, President Northeast Chapter
- Rosalinda Luis Mcdougal — Board member President Canada West
- Victoria Vergara Manto — Board member, President Nevada Mountain states
Who they work with
- CHSAF Network — Collaborated with CHSAF, the alumnae foundation in Manila, to support shared projects including Gawad Kalinga.
- College of the Holy Spirit Manila Partner — Receives financial support and engagement from CHSNAF to sustain and promote its educational mission.
- College of the Holy Spirit North America Foundation Metro-Washington DC Chapter Partner — Hosts joint fundraising events in the Metro-Washington DC area.
- Fairmont Royal York Hotel Partner — Hosted the CHSNAF Grand Reunion Gala on October 1, 2022, at its Imperial Ballroom in Toronto.
- Feed the Hungry Inc. Partner — Partnered with Feed the Hungry Inc. to build classrooms in Dumarao, Capiz.
- North East Chapter Partner — Organized a fundraiser in support of CHS North America Foundation's scholarship program.
- SSpS Partner — Co-implementing the pedicab livelihood project with a memorandum of agreement with pedicab drivers.
- SSpS communities Partner — Responded to the impact of super typhoon Odette on SSpS communities
- SSpS mission ministries Partner — Supported through funding for feeding, disaster relief, educational, and related programs.
- SSpS sisters Partner — Collaborates with the SSpS sisters to support mission schools and promote scholarships for marginalized communities.
- St. Basil's Catholic Church Partner — Partner organization where CHSNAF sponsors a special Sunday Mass.
- St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica Partner — Partner church providing worship services during CHSNAF events.
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church Partner — Partner church providing worship services during CHSNAF events.
- UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation Partner — Collaborated with UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation to provide self-help water filtration units to communities in need.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumnae Engagement Through Memory and Storytellingmethodology: memory-based_engagementBy using inspirational storytelling and memory-evoking events, the organization sustains long-term alumnae commitment because emotional connections rooted in shared experiences strengthen identity and drive continued support for scholarships and outreach.
- Faith-Based Community Engagement for Spiritual and Educational Developmentmethodology: faith-based_community_engagementBy centering programming around faith-based gatherings, the organization advances spiritual development and community cohesion because shared religious values create a trusted foundation for educational and social welfare initiatives.
- Grantmaking for Holistic Community Enrichmentmethodology: grantmaking_for_community_enrichmentBy directing grants toward education, spiritual development, and social welfare—especially for those in financial hardship—the organization advances community well-being because targeted funding amplifies local impact and addresses root causes of inequity.
- Participatory Co-Construction Modelmethodology: participatory_co-constructionBy engaging beneficiaries in the skills-based co-construction of assets, the organization builds local capacity and ownership because combining community knowledge with expert oversight leads to sustainable development and empowered participants.
- Rotating Community Fund for Collective Responsibilitymethodology: community-based_rotating_fundBy using a rotating fund model where beneficiaries contribute daily, the organization ensures financial sustainability and collective responsibility because ongoing participation fosters long-term community investment and mutual support.