Photo: Ces Alberto (Mabuhay Store & GFI), Esther Wilson (NW Phil-Am Assoc.), Lehnie Estacio (GK GA), Rev. Fred Krautwurst (Cross of Life), PHCG Ray Donato, Shereen Ragheb, Sue Edris (COL), Lauren Luetgers (GFI), Mayor Jere Wood (City of Roswell), Scott Luetgers (GFI), Arjho C. Turner (GFI), Alex Doster, Alex Estacio (GK GA)
Roswell, GA * June 26, 2009
Galing Foundation, Inc., a non profit 501 (c)3 public charitable organization and the Roswell Visual Arts Center officially launched "America", A Children's Art Exhibition by Filipino indigent children, recipients of educational materials donated by individuals and organizations based in Atlanta.
Officiating the Opening Ceremony were Philippine Honorary Consul General Ray Donato, Hon. Jere Wood Mayor of City of Roswell, Rev. Fred Krautwurst of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Esther Wilson of NW Philam Assoc. and Laurianne Doster, Roswell Visual Arts Center Director.
The Foundation's objective in showcasing the children's artwork was to convey a simple message of appreciation to all those who support and promote the importance of literacy among Filipino indigent children. PHCG Ray Donato comments "I'm so happy to be here. And I congratulate the organizers. I'm sure they will continue and expand their job and hopefully increase the literacy rate in the Philippines."
"We're not only helping our neighbors but going green by recycling books. I think it is a wonderful program (GFI). It benefits the giver and the recipients-equally." - Mayor Jere Wood.
The 100 select children's artwork are on display until August 7, 2009 at the Roswell Visual Arts Center (10495 Woodstock Road Building D Roswell, GA 30075). With a suggested donation of $20 per artwork will help raise the needed funds to help pay for the cost of shipping of donated educational materials from Atlanta to the Philippines.
Galing Foundation, Inc. exhibition "America" was made possible by Roswell Visual Arts Center, City of Roswell, The Office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Mabuhay Store, Assist 2 Sell, Galing Lucban Volunteer Group, Galing Mindanao Outreach, Galing Cavite Outreach and The Ragheb Family.
For more information, please visit www.galingfoundation.com
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