Galing Foundation, Inc. hosted an Appreciation Exhibit at Cross of Life Lutheran Church

August 10, 2008, Sunday

Galing Foundation, Inc. hosted an Appreciation Exhibit at Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell.

Members and guests of Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell were treated to "A Taste of Philippines", a sampling of popular Filipino food and drinks as well as a showcase of artworks and thank you notes by Filipino indigent children under the Foundation. Handicrafts from Lucban, Quezon and Mindanao were also part of the exhibit last Sunday.

The main purpose of the exhibit was for the Foundation to express its sincere thanks to the Cross of Life Endowment Fund of the Lutheran Community Foundation, to the church and its local supporters for their genuine concern for the education of the needy children.

Foundation donates books

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GFI Shipping Report for 2008

GFI Shipping Report for 2008:

1. Box Nos. 61, 62, 63 = Lucban, Quezon
2. Box Nos. 63, 64 = Mindanao
3. Box Nos. 65, 66 = Lucban, Quezon
4. Box Nos. 67, 68, 69, 70 = Mindanao
5. Box No. 71 = Batangas
6. Box Nos. 72, 73, 74 = Mindanao
7. Box Nos. 75, 76 = Mindano
8. Box No. 77 = Mulanay, Quezon
9. Box Nos. 78, 79, 80, 81 = Lucban, Quezon

A total of 22 boxes As of August 8, 2008:

Lucban, Quezon = 9 boxes
Mulanay, Quezon = 1 box
Batangas = 1 box
Mindanao = 11 boxes


Contents of these boxes shipped to the Philippines are books, school supplies, some clothings and toys.

Cross of Life Endowment Fund of Lutheran Community Foundation donates school supplies to indigent children of Galing Lucban in Barangay 6

Cross of Life Endowment Fund of Lutheran Community Foundation donates school supplies to indigent children of Galing Lucban of Barangay 6

August 7, 2008 - Doraville, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. volunteer Lauren Luetgers, a resident of Roswell, helped ship 4 balikbayan boxes (size: 24x17x24) full of brand new school supplies for Filipino indigent children of Galing Lucban in Barangay 6, Lucban, Quezon.

The purchase of brand new school supplies were made possible by Cross of Life Endowment Fund of Lutheran Community Foundation. GFI received a total of $1,200 last July 1, 2008.

The Foundation is grateful to COLEF for its continued support to the education of Filipino indigent children. Special thanks to its charitable partners Manila Mart and Monlu Forwarders. The shipment can be tracked by visiting www.monluusa1.com, invoice no. 19711.

The shipment of these goods were made possible by individual donors from the local community.

For more information, please visit www.galingfoundation.com

August 10: "A Taste of Philippines"

You are invited to "A Taste of Philippines"

Sunday, August 10 beween morning services at Cross of Life Lutheran Church

The children of the Galing Foundation, Inc. will sponsor an event to thank the Cross of Life Endowment Fund and church for its support to Filipino indigent children.

This event will feature displays of artwork, thank you notes from the children and an audio-visual presentation sharing the ministry.

Filipino refreshments will be provided.

Cross of Life Church is located on 1000 Hembree Road Roswell, GA 30075
Schedule of Services are as follows:
7:45 am Traditional Service
9:00 am Contemporary Service
11:15 am Traditional Service

For more information or to rsvp, please contact tonidaya@tonidaya.com