The Philippine American Association of Delaware (PAAD) is a non-profit organization founded to advance the cultural, social, and economic well-being of Filipinos in Delaware and surrounding states. It seeks to network Filipino-Americans and those of other ethnicity to create a community that each member can turn to for social and cultural enrichment and mutual economic help. As a community of immigrants, PAAD seeks to assist in the assimilation of its members into American society while preserving their Filipino values of hard work, thrift, family unity, spirituality, and the strong tradition of community self-help based on the bayanihan spirit. Its programs include a summer athletic league that draws Filipino-American teams and families from 4 states, a summer school for Filipino-American children where they are taught elements of Filipino culture, history, and language, seasonal social events such as picnics and parties for fellowship, and outreach programs such as food for needy families and celebrations at nursing homes during the holiday season. PAAD has been serving the Filipino-American community of Delaware for more than 25 years.