GFI receives letter of approval as part of the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign

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Jocelyn Robles, GFI Mindanao Outreach Coordinator Reports on Impact of Books and School Supplies Received

At the 26th GFI board meeting in April 23, 2013 held at East Point, GA, Ms. Jocelyn Robles, GFI Mindanao Outreach coordinator reports on the impact of books and school supplies received from donors in Atlanta.  (click here for video)

 

Students of Amado M. Quirit, Sr. National High School

Robles personally conveys a message of thanks to donors of Galing Foundation, Inc. (click here for video)

GFI board presented select artworks by Mindanao students showcased at Cross of Life Lutheran Church International Dinner and Auction held last Aug. 24, 2013 in Roswell. (click here for video)

GFI ships box nos. 230 & 231 to Cornerstone Baptist Deaf Academy, Lamlifew Elementary & Amado M. Quirit HS

 

 

 

April 18, 2014, Roswell, GA

 

Galing Foundation, Inc. ships box no. 230 (invoice no. 10112 via RDR Cargo/J. Suarez) for Lamlifew Elementary School & Amado M Quirit, Sr. HS in Mindanao through Jocelyn Robles and box no. 231 (invoice no. 10114 via RDR Cargo/J. Suarez) for Cornerstone Baptist Deaf Academy in Tarlac through Dr. Carol Woodley.

 

The boxes contained educational materials (books, school supplies and some electronic gadgets) donated by members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell, Marie Davenport, Northwest Philam Assoc. board & members, May Kinnunen, Vladimir & Lenie Bilan, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers and anonymous donors.  

 

The shipment of the boxes was made possible by GFI's financial donors and volunteers.

 

We invite you to please click on the link to learn more about LDERAprogram 2013-2017.

 

For more information, please contact us via email at: galingfoundation@yahoo.com

 

A Big Thank You to Northwest Philam Association of Georgia

April 13, 2014 - Marietta, GA

The Northwest Philam Association of Georgia hosted another successful annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bells Park Ferry in Marietta serving several families and friends in the surrounding area.  An array of native Filipino home cooked meals were prepared by its members and officers as well as some familiar non-Filipino dishes enjoyed by all attendees.   

The event was highlighted with a fun filled Easter Egg hunt, a variety of contests enjoyed by children as well as by the adults and a book and school supply drive benefiting the children of Galing Foundation, Inc. 

The association has been a consistent partner of GFI on its mission to raise awareness on the importance of literacy focusing in the rural areas of the Philippines. 

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 over the years.  Several books, school supplies and $30 monetary donation (for shipping) were received during the book drive. 

We invite you to visit, NorthWest Philam Assocation of Georgia on Facebook to learn more about its upcoming events.

Galing Foundation receives $1,555.60 from Cross of Life to support LDERA (Library Development & Education Resource Assistance) Program

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March 28, 2014 - Roswell, GA-

Galing Foundation, Inc. volunteer Melissa Luetgers acknowledges receipt of $1,555.60 from Cross of Life Lutheran Church.  She thanks COL for their continued support of GFI's LDERA (Library Development and Education Resource Assistance) program.  The funds will be used to help pay for shipment of books and schools supplies received in the Atlanta area to benefit Filipino children.

For a profile of 2013-2017 LDERA benefactors, please visit: http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/2013/02/feb-19-2013-gfi-board-announces-ldera.html

Galing Foundation, Inc. 2013 Annual Report

Galing Foundation, Inc.

2013 Annual Report

galingfoundation@yahoo.com

 

Programs & Activities:

I           L.D.E.R.A. (Library Development & Educational Resource Assistance)  Program is a system of receiving new and gently used quality educational resources from Atlanta donors for distribution in the Philippines through its outreach coordinating (volunteer) team of partners.

·        GFI Philippine Outreach (5 year cycle 2013-2017) includes recipients from the provinces of Tarlac, Sarangani Province and South Cotabato through the following schools &   public library:

o   (1) Cornerstone Baptist Deaf Academy in Tarlac

o   (2) Lamlifew Elementary School in Mindanao

o   (3) Amado M. Quirit, Sr. National High School in Mindanao

 

·        As of December 31, 2013, GFI shipped a total of 25 “balikbayan” boxes (24x20x20) of educational resources shipped and distributed to the following:

·        17 boxes - Mindanao c/o Jocelyn Robles

·        8 boxes -  Tarlac c/o Chito Agapito & Dr. Carolina Woodley

·        In addition and through the office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta, Delta Air Lines generously donated 10,896 pieces of amenity kits to GFI partner schools in Sarangani Province and South Cotabato, Mindanao

 

Note: Documentation of Presence and Activities in Mindanao are found on this link.

 

II          C & L (Civic and Leadership) Program, is a system of coordination created to produce and organize events that are designed to promote civic and leadership opportunities:   

o   Annual youth leadership nomination process and recognition includes students from the State of Georgia.   The 7^th Annual Youth Leadership Award initiative aims to promote academic excellence, volunteerism and active engagement among the Filipino-American youth in Georgia for the benefit of their communities and beyond.

o   Recognized 2 Filipino American students from the State of Georgia namely Je’an Francis Cantilang of Locust Grove and James Tierra of Lawrenceville. 

 

 

 

III         C & S. (Collaborative and Support) Program is a system of coordination that promotes collaboration with organizations and advocacy groups established for the purpose of education, civic leadership and cultural literacy. 

 

Documentation of Activities & Presence

·        State of Georgia

·        Mindanao

No.	Date	Activity	Location
1	22-Jan	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
2	4-Feb	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
3	8-Feb	25th Board Meeting & NAAAP CFC Grant Award	East Point
4	4-Mar	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
5	7-Mar	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
6	9-Mar	Book Donation by Friends of Roswell	Roswell
7	21-Mar	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
8	23-Mar	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
9	24-Mar	Northwest Phil-Am Book Drive	Marietta
10	29-Mar	Donation by Friends of Roswell Library	Roswell
11	29-Mar	Donation by Cross of Life Church	Roswell
12	23-Apr	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
13	23-Apr	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
14	26-Apr	26th Board Meeting	East Point
15	5-Apr	Shipping from GFI	Roswell
16	11-May	DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives	Morrow
17	9-May	DFAE APA at State Capitol	Atlanta
18	17-May	DFAE at Hartsfield Atlanta Airport arrival of Phil. Ambassador	Atlanta
19	18-May	DFAE Symposium & Exhibition at National Archives	Morrow
20	18-May	NaFFAA R4 Gala Awards at Westin Plaza Hotel	Morrow
21	21-May	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
22	29-May	Donation by Queen of Angels	Roswell
21	4-Jun	Book Donation from various donors	Roswell
24	3-Jun	DFAE Volunteer Appreciation at UPS	Dunwoody
25	12-Jun	Shipping from GFI	Roswell
26	30-Jul	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
27	6-Aug	Shipping from GFI	Roswell
28	20-Aug	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
29	24-Aug	COL International Dinner	Roswell
30	8-Sep	COL Connection Sunday Kick-Off GFI Booth	Roswell
31	24-Sep	COL Social Concerns monthly meeting	Roswell
32	27-Sep	27th Board Meeting	Vinings
33	19-Sep	Shipping from GFI	Roswell
34	12-Oct	"TEA Walk" CPACS	Atlanta
35	27-Oct	Chopstix for Charity Fundraising	Atlanta
36	1-Nov	Shipping from GFI	Roswell
37	2-Nov	Consular Outreach in Atlanta	Buford
38	17-Nov	Fernbank Museum Exhibit Installation of Philippine Tree	Atlanta
39	9-Dec	GFI Youth Leaders & Partners at State Capitol	Atlanta
40	13-Dec	Shipping from GFI	Roswell

 

 

Acknowledgment of 2013 Donors & Supporters:

AccessPhilippineAtlanta, Alberto Family, Asian Pacific Historical Society, Arjho C. Turner & Family, Assist 2 Sell, Atty. Mai P. Hecht & Family, Ana Blackburn & Family, Bernadette Manaois-Muyot, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Delta Air Lines, DFAE (Discovering the Filipino American Experience) Committee & Volunteers, Friends of Roswell Library, James McSweeney & the National Archives at Atlanta, Jane  & Bill Rolen , Jay Suarez & Company, Jocelyn Robles & GFI Mindanao Outreach Volunteers, Lisa Tierra & Family, Luetgers Family, Mabuhay Store, Marilyn Doromal of FFAOG & NaFFAA Region 4, May Kinnunen & NW Phil-Am Assoc. of GA, Metropolitan Atlanta CFC, Moriles Family, NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) Atlanta Chapter & CFC (Chopstix for Charity), Philippine Honorary Consulate General Ray Donato, Ragheb Family, Sandy Spaeth & Queen of Angels Catholic School, Social Concerns Ministry at Cross of Life, Tricia Sung & OCA GA and WWAAC Foundation

The Board

President: Scott P. Luetgers, Vice President: Lolita M. Daya, Secretary: Arjho C. Turner, Treasurer: Ces B. Alberto, Program Director: Ana Blackburn, Advisor: Jane B. Rolen, Community Relations: Bernadette Manaois, Mary Anne Stachowiak, Executive Director: Toni D. Luetgers