About Us
Brandon F.
Brandon F.
Brandon F.
My name is Brandon, and I'm currently in my freshman year in high school. Along with my sister, I created the Helping Stars Foundation. Growing up in a Chinese-Filipino American household, I've always had a great sense of community and hoped to give back as well. By selling Filipino-inspired DIY kits, we will donate 100% of the net procee
My name is Brandon, and I'm currently in my freshman year in high school. Along with my sister, I created the Helping Stars Foundation. Growing up in a Chinese-Filipino American household, I've always had a great sense of community and hoped to give back as well. By selling Filipino-inspired DIY kits, we will donate 100% of the net proceeds towards different organizations that help underprivileged children in the Philippines as well as locally. I hope you'll stick around and support!
Chloe F.
Brandon F.
Brandon F.
Hi! My name is Chloe, and I'm currently a junior in high school. I'm half Filipino and half Chinese, and I am the face behind the Helping Stars Foundation. I hope to help children in the Philippines who are in need by donating 100% of our net proceeds from our DIY parol and jeepney kits to organizations supporting that cause. Feel free to message our Instagram with any questions!
JEEPNEY craft making WORKSHOP with APIDA Alliance at TRopical Hut Old Bridge, NJ
SEE US AT our next event
Parol Making Workshop
Helping Stars Foundation is proud and excited to participate in the Parol making workshop on Sunday Nov. 22nd with the Filipino School of NY & NJ at the Philippine Consulate General in NYC!
Saturday November 22nd 2025
Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center
556 5th Ave, NYNY 10036
Food Donations to the Bergen Family Center
Here we are in front of the Bergen Family Center's: Family Success Center, where we donated over $1,500 worth of groceries. We were grateful to be able to help our local families and friends in Englewood, NJ as many battled food insecurity in the loss of SNAP/EBT benefits Nov, 2025.
Some of our Past events
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Helping Stars Foundation Has Donated To The Following:
What is a parol?
Laser cut Jeepney puzzle
Why choose our parol?
A Filipino parol is a traditional Christmas lantern that plays a big part in Filipino culture when the holidays come around. The term "parol" comes from the Spanish word "farol," meaning lantern or light. These lanterns are usually star-shaped and are made with colorful materials, and decorated with intricate designs.
Why choose our parol?
Laser cut Jeepney puzzle
Why choose our parol?
Traditional parol frames are constructed using bamboo sticks and pegs which are hot glued together. However, with our kit, you will receive a kid friendly laser-cut wooden star puzzle. Our pre-cut pieces are easier for little hands to put together as opposed to the traditional bamboo sticks.
Laser cut Jeepney puzzle
Laser cut Jeepney puzzle
Laser cut Jeepney puzzle
The jeepney is an iconic mode of transportation in the Philippines, usually painted in vibrant colors and designs. Build your own jeepney with our DIY jeepney kit and use your creativity to design and paint our Helping Stars Foundation wooden jeepney puzzle!