SAMOAN SOLUTIONS
ALOFA * AIGA * FA'AALOALO * GAGANA * LUMANA'I * TAUTUA
Invest in Solutions for our Samoan & Pacific Islander Community. Together we can bring about change for our people.
UPCOMING EVENTS - LATEST NEWS!
5K TURKEY TROT FOR CHARITY
Registration for our 14th Annual 5K Turkey Trot for Charity is open now! Join us for a day of fun physical fitness, wellness resources & Pasefika Vendors! Open to all ages & all fitness levels. We hope you'll come trot with us. All for a great cause!
LE MAOTA DROP IN HOURS!
OCTOBER 23, 2024 - DROP IN HOURS GATHERING:
LEGOS & LOUNGING - ages 16 & up. Bring your own lego kit & lets build in community!
Stop by Le Maota during our drop in hours. Enjoy the space:
Come read books in our Malamalama Pasefika Library.
Tour the space
Check out upcoming Samoan Solutions & Community partner events/programs
Learn more about the Pacific Islander Initiative of San Mateo County
Sign up for Samoan Solutions Membership
< Pacific Islanders working with YOUTH, sign up for The Pacific Islander Initiative of San Mateo County's first Mental Health First Aid Certification focussing on how to assist/support YOUTH.
Space is limited, please sign up soonest at:
REGISTER FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
>CALLING NESIAN VENDORS!
Sign up for the interest list for our Holiday Nesian Night Market!
aganu'u community teach-in series
A new 7 session in person cultural learning experience.
The Aganu’u Community Teach-In Series fosters a safe, in-person environment for learning and connection within the Samoan/Pacific Islander community. Led by cultural and faith-based practitioners, the series encourages dialogue on various cultural topics.
Our first topic we will be “Muamua le Atua” Church & Culture. Facilitated by: Pastor Rev Jacob & Mrs. Jane Iese
The Aganu’u Community Teach-In series is - seven sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month from October 2024 to May 2025, free for participants aged 14 and up, supported by California Humanities (@california_humanities)
Feel free to bring a friend!
Register at:
Questions, email: taumavae@samoansolutions.org
TALOFA - GREETINGS
Talofa Lava/Hello & Welcome,
Samoan Solutions is a local non profit organization, based in San Mateo County. We exist to help enhance the lives of our Pacific Islander Community in the San Francisco, Bay Area through a series of programs, services, collaborative efforts and our community space Le Maota. We invite you to join in the fun as a participant, volunteer or as a member. Check out our website to learn more about the work we do and come join in the fun.
TAUTUA
OUR MISSION
Our mission to enhance the quality of life of Samoan/Pasefika people in the San Francisco Bay Area. We aim to:
Build strong relationships between our people & local community organizations
Promote awareness amongst our people of the human & social services available
Maintain Fa'a Samoa as a teaching tool & means of uniting the Samoan people through Arts, cultural, educational and community building events.
All in hopes of preparing our community for future success.
TA'IALA
OUR VISION
Our vision is two fold. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Samoan Solutions will have:
United the Samoan people across social & geographical boundaries by teaching and maintaining Fa'a Samoa, and
Ensured that the Samoan people are aware of social & human services that they require to be healthy and contributing members in their respective communities by bridging together the Samoan people with appropriate community entities that confer such services.
GALULUE FA'ATASI
WHO WE ARE
Samoan Solutions is currently a volunteer-run organization based in San Mateo County, CA with members from local cities including: South San Francisco, San Bruno, Daly City, San Jose and beyond. We are committed to taking an active role in contributing to the betterment of our people. This group started off as an idea to sponsor a single event and has developed into an effort to establish a lasting impact on our Samoan/Pasefika community.
SS_15 Years1.movMessage from Samoan Solutions Co-Founder Dallas Te'o
10000000_6642791975816528_5847355121691892407_n.mp4Message from Samoan Solutions Co-Founder Mona Uli
15 year benefit celebration
October 28, 2023 - Samoan Solutions hosted its 15 year anniversary benefit celebration, at Le Maota - in Burlingame. Joined by long time Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers & new friends, the night was a tribute to their long term service in the San Francisco Bay Area. The benefit featured a silent auction fundraiser, Samoan dance, local fashions and a spread of food & drinks provided by local Pasefika businesses & testimonies from long time partners & our Co-founders/Board Members present & via video.
It was an evening full of love, community and hope for the future!
check out our instagram for all the latest announcements & events.
2023 annual report
2023 marked a significant year with the launch of Le Maota, the inaugural cohort of Pasefika Boss Up, impactful partnerships, and many other achievements. We are grateful for the support of many individuals in making it all possible. Explore our annual report for further insights into our year.