Helping the Philippines & Filipino People

Hi, I'm Kurt Hjelle, and 24 years ago, something happened that changed my life.

I was working as a home care physical therapist. One day, while treating a patient, a Filipina live-in caregiver turned to me and asked, "Can you help me and my friends find our next clients?"

That simple question was a moment of God’s grace. It opened a door I didn't know I needed — and from that day, I started a home care agency built around Filipino caregivers.

It grew year after year. And it became the most rewarding work of my life — helping families find loving, devoted caregivers, and giving amazing women and men from the Philippines meaningful work where they could shine.

🤔 I Know What You're Thinking: "Another Immigration Promise That Won't Work"

I get it. For decades, people have promised to fix immigration. The system has been broken for so long that many Filipinos think nothing will ever change.

But here's what's different this time: After 24 years of wanting to help but having no connections, I finally have the RIGHT people in Washington who actually change laws for a living. And here's the proof this isn't just another empty promise: Our Washington partners who are familiar with international and immigration laws have run this past key decision makers and immigration departments in Washington DC, and they think it's a great idea and can support this type of program.

📋 You Can Verify Everything I'm Telling You:

- My business: 24 years of helping Filipino families (public records)

- Our nonprofit: 501(c)(4) Kapwa Caregivers Alliance (transparent financials)

- Our partners: Nestpoint Group - established Washington firm since 2003

This isn't a scam. This is the opportunity we've been waiting for.

💥 Our Mission: Kapwa Caregivers Alliance Fights to Reclassify Filipino Caregivers as High Priority

Kapwa Caregivers Alliance, our 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, is raising $1,000,000 to launch a powerful campaign to change EB3 visa and bring more Filipino caregivers to the families who need them most — NOW, not in 10 years.

🇺🇸 Creating Legal Pathways That Benefit America

We're creating legal pathways and processes for qualified Filipino caregivers because it benefits America. Filipino caregivers helping American seniors is exactly the kind of legal immigration that makes America stronger and aligns with America First principles.

The proof? The successful background of Filipino nurses already coming to America.

We're part of the solution, not the problem.

💰 This Isn't Charity - It's an Investment in Helping the Philippines

I know Filipino culture is skeptical of donations. You've been burned by scams, and you prefer helping people you know directly.

Here's the truth: This IS helping the Philippines and Filipino people. Every peso or dollar you invest helps create opportunities for Filipinos who want to come to America and send money back to support their homeland.

And here's why this isn't a scam: This has already been run past key decision makers in Washington D.C that think this is a positive idea they can support. Professional firms don't waste time on fake programs, and Kapwa Caregivers Alliance is a legitimate 501(c)(4) nonprofit with transparent financials.

Think of it this way:

- A Filipino nurse's aide earns $600/month in the Philippines

- Same person earns around $3,000/month in America as live-in caregiver ($36,000/year)

- But with no living expenses (housing, food, utilities provided), this adds another $30,000 in value

- That's money that can be sent back to help the Philippines

This isn't charity for strangers. This is investing in opportunities for Filipino people and economic support for the Philippines.

Kapwa Caregivers Alliance will use your investment to:

✅ Reclassify Filipino live-in caregivers as high-priority

✅ Create faster visa processing for this critical workforce

✅ Solve a national shortage with caregivers who are ready and trained

✅ Help American families afford loving, in-home care

✅ Keep seniors safe, loved, and at home

🚨 The Crisis: We Need More Filipino Caregivers – Now

America is facing a caregiving emergency:

- 1.7 million caregiver shortage by 2031

- 59% of home care agencies can't find workers today

- Over 11 million unpaid family caregivers are stressed, exhausted, and burning out

- Families are paying up to $133,225/year for 24-hour care they can't afford

Meanwhile, thousands of trained Filipino caregivers are ready to help — but they're stuck in low-priority immigration visa categories, waiting 5 to 10 years just to get here.

💛 Filipino Caregivers Are More Than Workers — They're Family

Filipino caregivers are deeply respected and highly requested by the families we serve. And it's easy to see why.

"Rowena cared for my mom like she was her own. She smiled every day, even when things were hard."*

"Merlita followed every instruction perfectly and took care of our family like an angel. We were blessed to have her."

Their respect for elders, their gentle compassion, and their unshakable devotion make them more than caregivers — they become part of the family.

🙏 Why This Matters to YOU

If you're Filipino-American: This is an investment in helping more Filipinos achieve opportunities in America while supporting the Philippines through remittances.

If you're a family caregiver: This gives you access to the kind of help that brings peace, rest, and relief.

If you're planning for aging parents: This ensures trusted Filipino caregivers will be there when you need them most.

If you value helping the Philippines: This creates economic opportunities that benefit both Filipino people and their homeland.

🧾 Where Kapwa Caregivers Alliance Invests Your Donation

Professional Lobbying – Top D.C. advocates. $400,000

Community Organizing – Town halls, grassroots work. $200,000

Research & Legal Work – Solid data & legal framework. $150,000

Media & Awareness – Telling the story nationwide. $100,000

Congressional Outreach – Meetings with lawmakers. $100,000

Campaign Management – Admin, compliance, transparency $50,000

⏳ Why NOW Is the Moment

For years, I've dreamed of getting this issue in front of someone in Washington who could actually make change happen. And now, thanks to a recent connection, that dream is finally possible.

Kapwa Caregivers Alliance has partnered with Nestpoint Group - a proven Washington firm that has successfully helped bring immigrants to America. Their team, who is familiar with international and immigration laws, have run this past key decision makers and immigration departments in Washington DC and told us that “this is exactly what they're looking for” and can support - especially given the successful track record of Filipino nurses already serving in America.

We have:

- The right lobbying firm (Nestpoint Group) with direct access to bipartisan decision-makers

- Washington validation (decision makers think this is a positive idea and can support it)

- The right timing (immigration reform is being discussed, Dignity Act of 2025)

- The right moment to act

When Washington insiders tell you that decision makers think your solution is exactly what they're looking for and can support, you don't wait. You ACT.

But Kapwa Caregivers Alliance needs your investment to fund this campaign.

💡 This Isn't Just a Dream — It's a Washington-Supported Plan

Our lobbyist has confirmed that decision makers think this is a positive idea and can support this type of program, especially given the successful background of Filipino healthcare workers already contributing to America.

Imagine a future where:

- Filipino caregivers are treated as essential, not low priority

- More Filipinos can come to America in 2-3 years, not 10+ years

- Filipino people have better economic opportunities while helping American families

- Caregivers bring love, comfort, and joy into homes across America while supporting the Philippines

Kapwa Caregivers Alliance has the connections to make it happen. We just need your investment.

Let's make that vision real — together.

❤️ Please Consider a Small Investment in Helping Filipino People Today

Every dollar helps Kapwa Caregivers Alliance advocate to bring caring Filipino caregivers to the US that millions of seniors and their families so desperately need to age in dignity.

⏰ THIS IS OUR MOMENT: By God's grace, we have the right connection in Washington, immigration experts confirm decision makers think our program is a great idea and can support it, and Congress is discussing immigration reform RIGHT NOW.

👉 Please consider investing $10 USD or more TODAY because Filipino people like Luwi and his wife are counting on us, because American seniors desperately need care, because this window of opportunity won't stay open forever.

Remember: This isn't charity. This is an investment in creating opportunities for Filipino people and economic support for the Philippines - managed by Kapwa Caregivers Alliance, a legitimate 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

Thank you for your heart. Thank you for standing with us in this critical moment.

KURT HJELLE, President Kapwa Caregivers Alliance