Support Student Leadership and Service with PREP at UCLA
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Dear Students, Staff, Alumni, and Supporters,
We are excited to launch our first online fundraising campaign on behalf of the Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (PREP) at UCLA. As an organization dedicated to fostering leadership and community engagement, PREP plays a vital role in shaping the collegiate experience of our members and serving the broader UCLA community.
Following our four pillars of higher education, leadership, cultural awareness, and community consciousness, PREP has been a cornerstone of support for Pilipinx-identifying students at UCLA for 45 years. Through our various programming including general meetings, socials, banquets, retreats, and our three projects – DIAL, KAPWA, and SITE – we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where students and service recipients can thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
However, to continue our long-term mission of promoting higher education amongst underserved youth in the Los Angeles area and more recently, acting as a first-year pipeline within the UCLA Pilipinx community, we need your support. Your generous donations will directly contribute to:
- General Programming: Funding our regular general meetings and socials that promote community-building, leadership development, and academic success.
- Search with Intent to Empower (SITE) visits: In conjunction with Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), PREP makes several visits per quarter to after school programs in affordable housing complexes in Historic Filipinotown, providing fun arts and leadership activities for youth ages 6-17
- Day In A Life (DIAL): Formerly known as PREP’s high school conference, our organization continues to invite 200+ LA high school students per year to UCLA and experience a college campus firsthand, as well as gain access to workshops and resources that will support them in their goals of accessing higher education
- Kababayan Pilipinx Weekend for Admits (KaPWA): Formerly known as Bruin Life Weekend (BLW), PREP continues to welcome new Pilipinx-identifying freshman admits to UCLA, introducing them to life as a Bruin and the Pilipino organizations to make an informed decision on whether or not UCLA is the right fit for them.
In conjunction with this campaign, we are excited to host our first alumni networking night, where past and present PREP board members and volunteers can connect, share experiences, and celebrate our history and collective achievements. The event will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 5-8pm at the Pauley Pavilion Clubhouse at UCLA. You may RSVP for this event here by May 1st.
Join us in empowering PREP and investing in the future of student excellence and community service at UCLA and beyond! Your contributions will not only support our current initiatives but also enable future generations of UCLA students and Los Angeles youth to benefit from our programs and resources. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless students and communities. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Salamat (Thank you)!
Dianne Adea & Kaylen Gapuz
Co-Executive Directors 2023-2024
Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (PREP)
University of California, Los Angeles
Organizer
PREP Directors 2023-2024 Dianne Adea and Kaylen Gapuz
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA