GFI ships donation to schools in Mindanao

Nov. 28, 2009

Doraville, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. volunteers shipped 2 balikbayan boxes full of children's books, teacher's materials, school supplies and children's clothings to benefit students and teachers of Maligo Elementary School, Maligo Day Care, Kipalkuda Elementary School and Landan National High School in Mindanao c/o Ms. Jocelyn Robles.

GFI would like to thank the following donors and partners:
Ms. Sue Edris, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Ms. Myrtle Yap, Ms. Anna Carter and
Manila Mart Wholesales & Logistics as its logistic partner since 2005. Manila Mart Store is located on 6135 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 (770) 451-4585.

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a Non Profit Public Charitable Foundation 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status * E.I.N. 20-5508331 * Providing Filipino indigent children in rural areas of the Philippines educational resources to assist in promoting the
importance of functional and English literacy

Dec. 4: Joanne Kelley Utt to receive GFI Youth Leadership Award 2009

Galing Foundation, Inc. in partnership with The Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato and the 2009 Youth Leadership Award Selection Committee comprised of Ms. Gloria Enriquez of UPS, Aries Arugay of UP Political Science Dept. and Lindsay Romasanta of Center for Pan Asian American Services will award Ms. Joanne Kelley Utt as the GFI Youth Leader of 2009 on Dec. 4 at "An Evening of Gratitude", the Annual Community Year End Dinner.

Nominated by Ms. Delma Bruder, Joanne Kelley Utt is a freshman and a straight A student at Starr's Mill High School. She graduated as Valedictorian last May 28, 2009from Saint Paul Lutheran School in Peachtree City. She served as Student Council in 2009 and as Editor of the school paper. She received Perfect Attendance Award for the school year 2008-2009 and Safety Patrol Award. In sports, Kelley is a member of the school's volleyball team, placed as 3rd in Track and Field (2007), received a Christian Award in Basketball (2005-2006) and as MVP in Basketball at Saint Paul School (2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009). In music, she is a member of St. Paul church band as a soloist and a guitar player.

Kelley is a certified CPR and her community involvement includes serving as a volunteer for the Heritage Nursing Home with EDGE church members, Soup Kitchen in Atlanta and CAMP J Zone in Peachtree City. Out of 176 entries, she received 1st place at the 2008 Patriot's Pen Essay Contest by Veterans of Foreign Wars on "Why America's Veterans Should Be Honored"

She has represented the Philippines during the "ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" held by the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) at the Battle Assembly Hall, Building 900, Fort Gilam, Forest Park, Georgia on May 3, 2009. She is a member of Fil-Am Association of Greater Atlanta and a volunteer at the annual Barrio Fiesta of the South festivity "SANTO NINO" at St Philip Catholic Church, Jonesboro.

She is a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Life Teen in Peachtree City. She is the daughter of Charles and Bernie Utt of Senioa, Georgia

For more information, please visit: http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/

Our Gratitude to GALING Partners 2009

Dear Galing Partners:


"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly, as each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." Ephesians 4:16

As we come to a close the year 2009, we reflect upon the message of God-who is Almighty and loving, who is our foundation and the light of this exciting and GREAT journey, joined by you as one body of love and hope, meaningfully contributing to the lives and future of thousands of Filipino indigent children in Quezon, Cavite, Batangas & Mindanao.

We are grateful to you because you share with us a common goal.

Would you please join us to celebrate an...."An Evening of Gratitude"? The dinner with program will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 starting at 6pm at Canton House Restaurant.

In partnership with the office of the Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato, our gratitude to you and to the following GALING 2009 Art, Education & Community Program Partners (through events such as Dinner Reception in honor of Dr. Carolina Hernandez, EDSA People Power Commemoration, Dogwood Festival, Asia Pacific Heritage Month, Children's Art Workshop, "America, a Children's Art Exhibit", President Corazon Aquino Memorial, Who's Who in Asian American Communities, Consular on Wheels & Newcomers Class, Combined Federal Campaing, Annual Community Year End Dinner, GFI Youth Leadership Award & Volunteer Appreciation)and donors, helping us reach out to Atlanta, Batangas, Cavite, Quezon & Mindanao:

Aaron Alberto
Alpharetta Public Library
Ana Blackburn
Angelie Ella
Anna Carter
Antonio E. Daya
Aries Arugay
Arjho C. Turner
Assist 2 Sell
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Beth Villanueva
Bobbie Brooks
Brent Peabody
Brie Sison
Caitlyn Yap
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center
Carolyn T. Fuller & Henry County Public Library System
Cartridge World Lilburn
Ces Alberto
Cheryl Alberto King
City of Roswell Mayor Jere Wood
Cross of Life Christian Montessori School
Cross of Life Lutheran Church
Dave Maxwell
Didi O'Connor
Eleanor Estacio
Eleanor Pascual
Esther Wilson
Faith Bernabe
Fe Abulencia
Filipino Community
Filipino Reporter
Friends of Roswell
Georgia Council for International Visitors
Gloria Enriquez
Grace Ragheb
Imee Niehoff
Jamie Alberto
Jane Rolen
Janice Alcalde
Jennifer Garret
Joel Aquino, PhD
Joy Sison
Lani Evans
Lauren Luetgers
Laurianne Doster & Roswell Visual Arts Center
Lindsay Romasanta & CPACS
Lolita M. Daya
Luisa Godbold
Mabuhay Dance Group
Mabuhay Store
Mai P. Hecht, Esq.
Manila Mart
Margaret Babia
Marietta Mauricio
Marilyn Doromal
Maritona Duran
Melissa Luetgers
Metropolitan Atlanta Combined Federal Campaign
MMW Logistics
Myrtle Yap
NAAAP-Atlanta
Neighborhood Newspaper
Northwest Phil-am Association of Georgia
Omar Ragheb
Pastor Emer Perez
Philippine American Women's Association in Georgia
Queen of Angels Catholic School
Roger Olivares
Roni Buenaventura
Roswell North Elementary School
Roy Alberto
Sachi Koto & SKC Communication
Sarah Hawk, Esq.
Shallowford Falls Elementary School
Shereen Ragheb
Soli Nicholson
Social Security Administration
Stephanie Sison
Sweet Apple Elementary School
Tara Anastasoff
Toni Nardiello Samuelu
Tony Alberto
UPS
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
Willy Blanco
Winifredo Alfelor



Thank you to the 2009 Galing Art, Education & Community Partners and volunteers from Lucban, Cavite & Mindanao:

Adela Pavino
Aldwin Rubio
Allen Cris L. Pedragosa
Alyssan Grace P. Elloso
Angelou B. Pasion
Anthony Eleazar
April Rose Manulay
Banahaw Community
Barangay Captain Roger Garmino
Brgy. Kagawad/Education Committee Chairperson Bonifacio Nicor
Camille G. Luces
Chery L. Pedragosa
Christian Ryan G. Imperial
Christon D. Daya
Dan Evans & Datu Wali Mission
Darcey Carambao
Dorcas Elloso
Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon, PhD
Elijean Mae F. Moscoso
Eljean Mae F. Moscoso
Elle Sabit Pancho
Esmeralda Jordan
Freddie Afable & CNHS Batch '80
Genesis Anne S. Elona
Geraldine P. Farbores
Ghia Daya
Giselle Mae Elloso
Hannah Rose V. Elloso
Hazel Ann J. Elloso
Ivy Mae Espiritu
Jaime de la Rosa
Jared Elloso
Jean S. Reyes
Jemel Sarreal
Jessa Montenegro
Jocelyn Robles
John Imperial
John Lester S. Mastos
John Linuel S. Matos
John Maynard N. Leones
Jonas Japson
Jonathan Lungayaw
Joyce Molines
Joysie B. Talino
Julie Dean
Justine May L. Gonzales
Kaisy L. Pedragosa
Ken S. Luyao
Kent Cyrics Carandang
Kipalkuda Elementary School
Landan National High School
Lorna B. Angkico
Lucban Municipal Library
Maligo Barangay Library
Maligo Day Care School
Maligo Elementary School
Malou Evasco & Barangay 6 Education Committee
Manuel Garcia & CNHS Batch '80
Maria Ashley Iglesia
Marion Lloyd Picache
Mark Joseph Dean
Mark Martinez
Mary Grace Wanda
Mary Imperial
Mel John L. Paman
MES Principal Lorie Yayong
Municipality of Lucban
Nico Eleazar
Olive Leclair
Oscar M. Villaverde
Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban 1
Paaralang Elementarya Ng Lucban 2
Paaralang Elementarya Ng Lucban 7
Paaralang Sekundarya Ng Lucban
Pamela Imperial
Piolo V. Elloso
Princess Honey Wanda
PTA of SPED-Hope (Hearing Inpaired) and SPED-(Mentally Challenged)
Razel V. Palero
Rochelle Vito
Rogelio Francisco
Shaina Mae E. Cordova
Sherwin William Hugo
Southern Luzon Polytechnic University & SLPC Library
Steve Raneses
Velma E. Daya
Vernadette D. Elloso
Vince C
Vincent Steve Bucalon
Wenjie C. Wanda
Winmar C. Wanda
Ysmael L. Carino


"Let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." Galatians 6:9

We hope to see you and may you and your family continuously be blessed by the Almighty God.

Yours truly,
Galing Foundation, Inc. Board


Galing Foundation, Inc. is non profit public charitable foundation 501 © 3 tax exempt status EIN: 20-5508331

For more information, please contact:
Ces Alberto (404) 361-9313
Ana Blackburn (404) 404-925-2639
Visit us at: www.galingfoundation.com

Join us for......"An Evening of Gratitude"

Join us for......"An Evening of Gratitude", The Annual Community Year End Dinner with Philippine Honorary Consul General, GFI Youth Leadership Award & Volunteer Appreciation

At 6pm on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Canton House (located at 4825 Buford Hwy, Chamblee, GA)

* 6pm Networking
* 7pm Program & Dinner
"Immigration & Leadership" by Sarah Hawk, Esq. Partner, Fisher & Phillips, LLC
"Philippine Economy, Election 2010, Consular Matters & More" by Philippine
Honorary Consul General "Ray" Raoul Donato
"AWARD CEREMONY"
"Youth Leadership Award 2009" by YLA Awardees Omar Ragheb (2007) & Janice Alcalde
(2008) & Lindsay Romasanta, Center for Pan Asian Community Services
"Annual Report" by Arjho C. Turner, Director for GFI Mindanao Outreach
"Gratitude & Giving Back" by Jane Rolen, Social Security Administration

* 8pm Entertainment (Songs of Christmas, Dancing and more......)


We encourage you to take advantage of the early bird special of $30 good until Nov. 30, regularly at $35

Sponsorship opportunities are available

Write your check payable to: Galing Foundation, Inc.
Mail or drop off at GFI Partner Outlets:
Mabuhay Store: 4645 Jonesboro Rd. Ste. I
Forest Park, GA 30297
Assist 2 Sell: 1123 McDonough Place
McDonough, GA 30253


All proceeds of this event will benefit Filipino indigent children, public libraries and schools of GFI Mindanao Outreach (Maligo Elementary School, Maligo Day Care School, Landan National High School, Kipalkuda Elementary School & Maligo Public Library).


Galing Foundation, Inc. is non profit public charitable foundation 501 © 3 tax exempt status EIN: 20-5508331


For more information, contact:
Ces Alberto (404) 361-9313
Ana Blackburn (404) 404-925-2639
Visit us at: www.galingfoundation.com

This event is presented in partnership with The Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Atlanta and representatives from Fisher & Phillips, LLC, Social Security Administration, Gawad Kalinga-GA, Mabuhay Store, Assist 2 Sell, Asian/Pacific American Council, Fil-Am Assoc. of Greater Atlanta, NAAAP-Atlanta, UP Dept. of Political Science, Center for Pan Asian American Services and Cross of Life Lutheran Church

* 8pm Entertainment (Songs of Christmas, Dancing and more......)


We encourage you to take advantage of the early bird special of $30 good until Nov. 30, regularly at $35

Sponsorship opportunities are available

Write your check payable to: Galing Foundation, Inc.
Mail or drop off at GFI Partner Outlets:
Mabuhay Store: 4645 Jonesboro Rd. Ste. I
Forest Park, GA 30297
Assist 2 Sell: 1123 McDonough Place
McDonough, GA 30253


All proceeds of this event will benefit Filipino indigent children, public libraries and schools of GFI Mindanao Outreach.


Galing Foundation, Inc. is non profit public charitable foundation 501 © 3 tax exempt status EIN: 20-5508331


For more information, contact:
Ces Alberto (404) 361-9313
Ana Blackburn (404) 404-925-2639
Visit us at: www.galingfoundation.com


This event is presented in partnership with The Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Atlanta and representatives from Fisher & Phillips, LLC, Social Security Administration, Gawad Kalinga-GA, Mabuhay Store, Assist 2 Sell, Asian/Pacific American Council, Fil-Am Assoc. of Greater Atlanta, NAAAP-Atlanta, UP Dept. of Political Science, Lindsay Romasanta of Center for Pan Asian American Services and Cross of Life Lutheran Church

"It's incredible!. It helped me relate to a person......." - Carolyn T. Fuller, Director of Henry County Public Library System

(Brent Peabody, Fe Abulencia, Luisa Godbold, Aimee Niehoff, Atty. Virginia Dixon, David Barton, Janice Alcalde, Carolyn T. Fuller, Lauren Luetgers, Melissa Luetgers, Arjho Turner, Alan Hammel, Maritona Duran, Ana Blackburn, Ces Alberto)





Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009-McDonough, GA

"America", a Filipino Children's Art Exhibit presented by Galing Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the McDonough Public Library opens at McDonough Public Library. The opening ceremony was attended by Ms. Carol Fuller, Director of Henry County Public Library System, Mr. David Barton, President (elect) of Metro South Association of Realtors, Atty. Virginia Dixon, Managing Attorney of Morris Hardwick Schneider Jonesboro office and Ms. Janice Alcalde, GFI Youth Leader Awardee 2008.

In a welcome remark, Ms. Fuller expressed "We can help improve lives all over the world thru reading. And it's incredible (exhibit) to see the children's drawings because it helped me relate to a person which makes the giving and sharing much more important."

The exhibit are select drawings by some of the beneficiaries of the foundation from Lucban, Quezon, Cavite, South Cotabato and Sarangani Province. With the exhibit, the McDonough Public Library provides visitors a special opportunity to appreciate each child’s perception of America expressed through art.

The exhibit will run until Nov. 30 at McDonough Public Library (http://www.henry.public.lib.ga.us/mcdonough.htm)

For more information, please visit http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/ or www.galingfoundation.com

You may also contact:
Ana Blackburn, GFI Program Director at 404-925-2639
Ces Alberto, GFI Treasurer at 404-290- 5416

This project was supported by The Office of Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Atlanta, Assist 2 Sell, Mabuhay Store, AccessPhilippineAtlanta, Cross of Life Social Concerns Ministry, NeighborhoodNewspapers.com, GFI Baranggay 6 Lucban Quezon Outreach, GFI Mindanao, GFI Cavite Outreach & CNHS Batch 83 and GFI Volunteers of Atlanta.