Kapwa Garden Donor Plaques
With the one year anniversary of Marco’s untimely passing earlier this month; family, friends & loved ones gather far and wide to celebrate his heavenly birthday via Zoom conference memorial/prayer and Twitch livestream.
Even after death, the late great Marco continues to magnetize those who missed the opportunity to meet him during his life. With the deepest display of honor, adoration and reverence from his closest friends, Marco’s heart continues to beat through them.
IN HONOR OF MARCO JASTILLANA:
Marco’s legacy in mind and in collaboration with the Jastillana Family, UNDSCVRD launched the Brownthought Academy - a marketing bootcamp and internship designed to pass on Marco’s teachings and deep love for the community to the next generation of leaders.
Capturing his entrepreneurial spirit, magnetism, creativity and commitment to the Filipino community, Marco’s legacy lives on.
As part of the Brownthought Academy’s final project, the inaugural class is launching fundraising campaigns to generate funds to replenish the BA Academy internship for a second year so UNDSCVRD can continue to share Marco’s teaching and wisdom with the future generation of Filipino American marketers and changemakers.
*The inaugural class of Brownthought Academy consists of Kristine Dizon, Lorenzo “Jolo” Merilleno and Jy Jimmie Flora Gabiola.
KAPWA
- the filipino spiritual belief of interconnectedness
- recognition of shared identity, an innerself, shared with others
- an extension of deep empathy
Be a part of Kapwa Garden’s history with a dedicated donor plaque.
Donor plaques will be displayed at Kapwa Gardens in SOMA Pilipinas in the South of Market district, a healing garden space filled with lush plants, dragonfruit, and citrus fruits like the Kalamansi tree.
Donations will generate funding for Brownthought Academy’s 2nd year internship.
All types of donors from individuals, foundations & corporations will be recognized.
Photography by: Jimmie Flora
KAPWA GARDENS - Opening Late February 2021
A healing space for the community and a cultural asset for SOMA Pilipinas which connects all the different residents, students, and workers in the areaway showcasing activities that heal the mind and body while expanding our consciousness and raising the level of empathy in the South of Market district of San Francisco.
*This space is designed to help our neighborhood recover from the devastating mental, physical and economic effects of COVID-19.