GFI thanks its partners COL & Cartridge World (705) for supporting children's education

March 22, 2010, Roswell, GA

GFI thanks its partners COL Social Concerns Ministry and Cartridge World (705) for supporting children's education.

Cross of Life Social Concerns Ministry in partnership with Cartridge World Branch 705 in Lilburn continues to collect empty ink catridge & toner to benefit COL Christian Montessori (Roswell), Galing Foundation, Inc. (Philippines), Malawi Mission & Padhar Mission School (India).

Recycle *
Drop off used cartridges and cellphones at the designated box located in the church narthex at Cross of Life Lutheran Church (located at 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30075)
www.crossoflifega.com

Queen of Angels Catholic School donates reading books & 53 pcs. of brand new Webster's dictionary (Third Edition) for students

March 24, 2010, Roswell, GA

Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell donates reading books & 53 pcs. of brand new Webster's dictionary (Third Edition) for students to benefit GFI schools in Mindanao.

Special thanks to Ms. Sandra Spaeth & Queen of Angels for their continued support.

March 20, 2010 GFI ships educational materials to Mindanao

GFI would like to thank Atty. Mai Hecht, Joy Sison, Myrtle Yap, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers, CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center, Sue Edris and members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church for the educational materials donated to benefit Landan National High School, Maligo Elementary School, Maligo Day Care Schol and Maligo Public Library in Mindanao.

The shipment (invoice no. 100586) of the above donation is handled by GFI partners, MMW Logistics via Manila Mart based in Doraville, GA

March 21: Last Day of Joining Munting Tinig for Dogwood Festival

Acworth, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. AMOPP (Art & Music Outreach Partnership Program) with Munting Tinig invites all children ages 5-15 yrs. old to join Munting Tinig, a Filipino Children's Singing Group to perform on April 17 (Saturday) at the 74th annual Dogwood Festival (http://www.dogwood.org/) at Piedmont Park under the direction of Ms. Virgie Baccay and Ms. Myrtle Yap.

Last day for your child to join is this Sunday, March 21.

Rehearsals are scheduled on:
1. Sunday, March 21 (3-4:30 pm) Rehearsal & a group photo at 4:30-5pm
2. TBA Week of April 4 (Fulton County spring break)
3. Sunday, April 11 (1-3pm) Rehearsal
4. Saturday, April 17 Day of Performance
5. Sunday, April 25 Awards & Celebration

Munting Tinig for Dogwood Festival singers are Janice Alcalde, Alyssa & Audrey Asis, Suzanne & Tyler Cook, Andi Mikaela Gener, Anja Hostetler, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers, Christian Ortiz, Shereen Ragheb, Lauren & Nellie Turner, Jan Marianne Uy & Caitlyn Yap

For more information on Munting Tinig (on how to join or volunteer), please visit www.galingfoundation.com or email us at galingfoundation@yahoo.com

Are you considering retiring in the Philippines? - J. Rolen

Forest Park, GA


Galing Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)3 non profit public charitable organization was sponsored by Mabuhay Store (owned and operated by Ces & Tony Alberto) with Ms. Jane Rolen of the Social Security Administration, as speaker on SRRV (Senior Resident Retirement Visa) last Saturday, March 13, 2010. Ms. Rolen shared her first-hand experience on applying for SRRV with some members of the community considering retiring in the Philippines.

This free community service under GFI's IOPP (Informational Outreach Partnership Program) was attended by Ludy dela Cruz, Vicky Alcala, Cerine Alcala, Emy Jordan, Grace Ragheb, Vicky Hanner, Joe Ejipto, Luisa Godbold, Aurora Dunn & Tony Alberto.

Ms. Rolen presented the program and provided information on current available options, the step-by-step application process, fees, eligibility, current enrollment options (for those with & without pension), required documents and its benefits.

"As an SRRV holder, the PRA can assist you in obtainnig basic documents from other government agencies. These include, but are not limited to: Alien Employment permit, Driver's License, Tax Exemption/Extension Certificate, Tax Identification Number and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance."- J. Rolen

For more information, please visit www.pra.gov.ph

In its effort to reach out to members of the community, Galing Foundation, Inc. offers a variety of IOPP (Informational Outreach Partnership Programs). To find out more about IOPP, please email us at galingfoundation@yahoo.com.


Contributed by: Ces Alberto & Jane Rolen

March 28: NW Phil-Am Assoc. hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt Picnic & Galing "Edu-Tool" Drive

You're invited to join NW Phil-Am Assoc. on March 28, 2010 (SUNDAY)
12 NOON-5PM for its annual Easter Egg Hunt Picnic at Bells Ferry Park Pavilion in Marietta

This is a potluck event. Please bring your favorite dish to share, 1 (one) liter of soda and at least a dozen plastic eggs. There will be moonwalk, games and egg hunt for children of all ages.

Once again, there will be a Galing "Edu-tool" drive. Donate brand new school supplies to benefit Filipino indigent children of Galing Foundation, Inc. Mindanao Outreach.

This event is also a membership drive. Please join or renew your membership.

For more information, contact Esther Wilson 404-395-0378 or visit http://www.nwphil-am.com/For Directions:
Bells Ferry Park Pavilion
2234 Bells Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30066
Tel: 770-591-3160

Facebook: NorthWest Phil-Am Association of GA, Atlanta
Contributed by: May Kinnunen

Philippine Ambassador H.E. Willy C. Gaa welcomed in Atlanta

March 5, 2010, Atlanta, GA * The Philippine Ambassador H.E. Willy C. Gaa was welcomed at office of Fisher & Phillips, LLC (945 E Paces Ferry Rd Ne) by Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Atlanta, Raoul "Ray" Donato, Sarah Hawk, Partner, Global Immigration, Bryan Ramos, Managing Partner, Ramos Law Firm, Alejandro Pascual, IV, Assistant District Attorney's office, Dekalb County, Jenny Lipana Stein, Attorney, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Carla Llarena, Legal Secretary, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Ramon Palanca, Jr., Attorney, Palanca & Lanzisera, Craig Avena, Records Manager, Fisher & Phillips & Toni Daya, Access Philippine Atlanta & Galing Foundation, Inc.

In the evening, the Ambassador will be the honored guest at the "Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night" NBA Game at Philips Arena (Hawks vs. Golden State Warrior). His 2-day visit will provide him an opportunity to dialogue with the leaders and members of the growing Filipino community whom he strongly encourages to participate in the upcoming U.S. census.

Munting Tinig began rehearsals for Dogwood Festival

March 9, 2010, Acworth, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. (Outreach Partnership Program) with Munting Tinig have began rehearsals last Sunday, March 7. Under the music direction of Ms. Virgie Baccay & assistance from Ms. Myrtle Yap, the children began singing Filipino folk songs such as "Bahay Kubo" & "Leron-Leron Sinta" in preparation for the 74th annual Dogwood Festival (International Stage) at Piedmont Park.

Rehearsals are scheduled on:
1. Sunday, March 14 (1-3pm) Rehearsal
2. Sunday, March 21 (3-4:30 pm) Rehearsal
3. TBA Week of April 4 (Fulton County spring break)
4. Sunday, April 11 (1-3pm) Rehearsal
5. Saturday, April 17 Day of Performance
6. Sunday, April 25 Awards & Celebration

Munting Tinig for Dogwood Festival singers are Janice Alcalde, Alyssa & Audrey Asis, Suzanne & Tyler Cook, Andi Mikaela Gener, Anja Hostetler, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers, Christian Ortiz, Shereen Ragheb, Lauren & Nellie Turner, Jan Marianne Uy & Caitlyn Yap

For more information on Munting Tinig (on how to join or volunteer), please visit www.galingfoundation.com or email us at galingfoundation@yahoo.com

March 13: GFI invites you to "Retiring in the Philippines"

Galing Foundation, Inc. (Outreach Partnership Program) invites you to "Retiring in the Philippines" under the SRRV Program (Special Residence Retirees Visa), a presentation by Jane Rolen of Social Security Administration

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to be held at Mabuhay Store (4645 Jonesboro Rd.Suite I Forest Park, GA 30297, Tel. No. 404 361-9313)

English and Filipino translators are available to assist during the program. This event is FREE and materials will be provided.
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FOR RESERVATION:
Please contact: Ana Blackburn, Program Director at : anafelblackburn@ yahoo.com or call at (404)925-2639

Kung meron po kayong katanungan, tawagan lang si: Ces Alberto sa (404)361-9313 o sa ces_alberto@ yahoo.com

Puwede din pong ipadala ninyo ang lahat ng inyong questions at concerns bago sumapit ang Mar.13, 2010 upang maihanda ni Ms. Rolen ang kaukulang kasagutan at solusyon.

Please provide the following:
· Your name
· Your Tel. No.
· Your Email Address
· Your City of Residence

Magkita-kita po tayo sa Marso 13, 2010!