A big thank you to NW Philam Association for 7 years of continued partnership

 

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Saturday, March 22, 2015

Marietta, GA - Despite the weather condition, several families and friends gathered at East Cobb Park for a delightful potluck and Easter Egg Hunt picnic hosted annually by the NW Philam Assoc. of GA.

Thanks to association's leadership, NW Philam has been a consistent partner since 2008 in its charitable endeavor serving the educational needs of Filipino indigent children in rural areas through the foundation.

The GFI board together with its beneficiaries expresses its gratitude to the leadership of NW Philam board and members for the consistent and generous contribution and support.  Several books, school supplies and $95 monetary donation (for shipping) were received during the book drive. 

Thank you to May Kinunen, Esther and Chuck Wilson, Boots Pisco, Eva Milholin, Janay Stanley, Tess Spaid, Melanie Goodridge, Marie Ladioray, Cynthia Potteiger, Lisa Rollins, Jeanly Crandall, Emma Howell, Fely McMichen, NW families and friends.

For more on GFI's Philippine outreach please visit by clicking on the following links:
http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/  and http://www.gfimindanao.blogspot.com/

metronewsatlanta.com: GA non-profit honors Filipino-American students and educators

Metro Atlanta News


February 25, 2015

GA non-profit honors Filipino-American students and educators.
By TJ Blackburn

Georgia Filipino-American organization Galing Foundation presented its eight annual Youth Leadership Award to Irene Bhuiyan, an eight grader at Riverwatch Middle School in Duluth, and to Julia Dorotea Ticsay Lopez, a sophomore at Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School in Athens.

The award recognizes Goergia high school and middle school students of Filipino heritage who have shown a commitment to community service.  The awards were presented by Raoul "Ray" Donato, Philippine Honorary Consul General to Atlanta.

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