Bayanihan Brunch Raises Over $15k for SIPA Programs
SIPA’s Bayanihan Brunch took place on Sunday, November 17, featuring bites from the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef-California: Chef Maynard of Kuya Lord and Chopped Sweets winner and owner of Cafe-86 Ginger Lim-Dimapasok.
2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef-California: Chef Maynard of Kuya Lord and Chopped Sweets winner and owner of Cafe-86 Ginger Lim-Dimapasok. Photo credit:
During the brunch sounds by DJ’s Agana + Franmargiela, got everyone in a good mood and eventually led to an an electric slide moment. A lively raffle featuring coveted items from Vinta Gallery, Honey My Heart, Kristofferson San Pablo Print, Isla Apparel, Bahala Na, Barbie, Lasita, Maari Jewelry, JoKoy Merch Pack, Brown, Brilliant & Beautiful, Noble Creations/Dkababayan, Artform Studio, and The Sycamore Collective, got folks out of their chairs with excitement.
The fundraiser brought together the community for a feast and joy-filled afternoon, raising over $15,000 that will benefit SIPA’s programs in 2025.
Special thanks to our board chair of the event Stephanie Ramos, for organizing this incredible fundraiser and cultivating an afternoon of joy. Thank you to our photographers for the day, event recap by Caspe, and portraits by Christine Armosilla/Visible Vibez.
