Galing Foundation at Philippine Night by MBT's "The Nutcracker"

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's
The Nutcracker
2006 - 2007 Season
Location: Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
11340 Woodstock Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075


Production: Philippine Night at "The Nutcracker"
Dates: December 15th at 7:30 pm

Tickets: Adult tickets - $18
Children and Senior Tickets - $15
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Galing Foundation, Inc. will be on site to accept donations of children's school supplies for Filipino indigent children in Quezon.

A Galing Philippine Night at the Fox

Visit our photo gallery:


http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/tluetgers/Filipino/BayanihanatFox


Ray Donato wrote:

Thank you for a magnificent reception for the guests at the
reception last night at the Fox theatre for the Bayanihan dance
troupe. The Georgia Welcome Committee organized by Ms. Luetgers and
Ms. Barredo was superb including all the volunteers that
participated. I also want to thank all the sponsors of the event
which showed solidarity among our Fil-Am groups. I also want to
thank the many presidents of all the organizations that assisted in
the success of the event. The Fox was almost full and many of the
Consular Corps representatives were there including the Dean of the
Consular Corps.
With my best wishes,
R. Donato
Honorary Consul General
Philippines.

Welcome Committee:

Fund Raising: Didi O'Connor, Roni Buenaventura & Jim Hiett
Food & Beverage: Beth Villanueva & Elsie Vidanes
Beauty Queens: Lolit Elliot
Exhibits & Displays: Roger Olivares
Children's Activity: Galing Foundation, Inc.
Kayumanggi Choral Group: Alex Pascual & Ed Villanueva
Administrative, Support, Sales & Marketing: Ces Alberto
Fox & Filipino Community Co-Liasons: Ms. Maniya Barredo & Toni Daya-
Luetgers

WELCOME RECEPTION DONORS:


Philippine Honorary Consul General
ACE Broker Cris Borja
ALSTON + Bird Sarah Hawk
Charles & Meiling Shackleton
Dr. Metty Pellicer
Fame Cargo International Ernie & Linda Agustin
Fil-Am Jim Hiett
Federation/FPOAG Marilyn Doromal
Harry Norman, REALTORS Didi O'Connor
Manila Mart Engielo Gustilo
PACCGA Adrian Teodor
PACG Dr. Mike Tan
PAMAG Marilyn Beltran
PNG Anita Granada
REMAX/ Integrity Ellen Nardiello
Saranai Club Dely King
Sarong Bangui Gany Compingbutra
Yakiniku Restaurant Ador Aguilar

Thank You Galing Kids & Parents

On behalf of our Children's Program Director, Ms. Meliza Babia and our "Titas" who helped with the program. Thank you for sharing your children with us.
Here's the partial LIST of kids & parents:

1. Tony Suarez
2. Daniel Suarez
3. c/o Anna McCarthy
4. c/o Anna McCarthy
5. c/o Anna McCarthy
6. Joshua Tierra
7. Joseph Tierra
8. James Tierra
9. Margaret Babia
10. Ann Felicia Sinsuan
11. Gabriel Rivas
12. Jacob Rivas
13. Lanah Jose
14. RJ Jose
15. Lauren Leutgers
16. Melissa Leutgers
17. Steve Gray
18. Evelyn Gray

A Taste of Manila

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

A frizzly fall breeze and modest drizzles on a Saturday
afternoon didn't stop Galing Foundation's enthusiasm
to send a message of love to our young citizens
and the Fil-Am community.
The well-prep Kid's program preluded by a Liturgical
celebration with Rev.Fr. J.Reynie Paraon defines the
wisdom and spiritual grassroots of Philippine Americans
in Georgia. C.O.N.C.E.R.N, indeed, as his message of
"love your neighbor" poured generously even to the littliest
ones. Couldn't be prouder....
Galing's goal of literacy bridged us between two countries
across the miles reaching each other's hand to bond and
be a part of a cause to belong.
The children responded enthusiastically to the teachers'
pedagogical prowess and that is what this event is all about...
About our children who will shape the future of two countries
bonded by faith, affinity, roots, and by determination to inherit
a culture like no other.
Again, an honor to be invited, a pleasure to be with the "best"
FilAm kids, and their young parents whose effort to make a
difference was proded by a meaningful afternoon we will never
forget.
All these, because of the Filipino Veterans who opened the
door to stride for American dreams by shedding blood saving
world peace and democracy for us.
Congratulations PANIG for bringing us to the table of e-barangays.
Congratulations Galing for being literacy nurturing Georgians.
Greater Atlanta's LIteracy through Networking Georgians
Foundation, we salute your heroism touching the lives of our
children here and across the miles.
Marilyn
www.kmtlc2000.com



KUDOS!!!!

For Photos, click here:




"Holy Mass" by Rev. Reynie Paraon & Ms. Marilyn Doromal

Music by Ms. Virgie Baccay & Ms. Toni Nardiello

Children's Educational Program by Meliza Babia, assisted by Titas....Simonet, Zhay, Tina, Joanne, Babia Family, Rivas Family, Maricar Macatula & family, Jennifer Gustilo & family, et al.

Tasty Filipino Food by Ingrid Rivas & Mabuhay Dollar Plus and Variety Store (owned & operated by Ces & Tony Alberto)

Jewels from the Philippines by DSW Collections

Book authors Jenny Evans, Roger Olivares & Marilyn Doromal

Beauty Products by Banjie Sta. Maria of Mary Kay

Volunteer Committee Chairs & Staff: Ces Alberto, Mylene Pangilinan, Tony Alberto, Roni Buenaventura, Soli Nicolson etc.....

Donors:
Gemma Neumann of Taste of Entertaining, Cris Borja of ACE Brokers, Anne McCarthy, Sachi Koto of SK Communications, Luisa Godbold, an AVON Distributor

Special thanks to...
Didi O' Connor, Lehnie Estacio, Alex & Mae Pascual, Oscar de la Cruz & family, Conrad Gutlay, Dr. Mike Tan

Guests:
1. Steve Parrado
2. Maricar Macatula & family
3. Oscar dela Cruz & family
4. Virgie Baccay
5. Celine Alcala
6. Katrina Alcala
7. Doddy Ward
8. Jenny Evans
9. Gary Evans
10. Rev. Fr. John Reynie O. Paraon
11. Medel Macatula
12. Renel Babia
13. Marilyn Doromal
14. Edgar Alejado
15. Ingrid Rivas & family
16. Mylene Pangilinan
17. Edgar Alan Sinsuan & family
18. Laura Moon
19. Luisa Moon
20. Soli Nicolson & family
21. Joy Escueta
22. Annalee McCarthy & family
23. Chocho Foley
24. Joe Egipto
25. Joannes Kirtley & family
26. Linda Milazzo & Mother Caroline
27. Didi O'Connor
28. Mike Tan
29. Cris & Lolit Borja
30. Gladys & Derek Piper
31. Walter & Mary Lewis
32. Ray Marino & family
33. Liz Whaley
34. Anne Reyes
35. Joma Reyes
36. Rebecca Livingston
37. Malu Tungol
38. Beth Broussard
39. Catheryn Salibay
40. Catherine Binuya
41. Nicolas Muot
42. Jose Gabriel Tungol
43. Jennifer Gustilo
44. Lauren Luetgers
45. Roman Palanca
46. Jana Hawkins
47. Jonas
48. Lindsay Hawkins
50. Taylor Garner
51. Alan Moster & family

Galing Box #26 is on its way to Lucban, Quezon

Monday, October 16, 2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. ships its 26th Balikbayan box to donate new and gently used clothing, children's shoes, books, school supplies and toys.

Many thanks to:
Sonya Mc Ray - Reader's Digest & magazines for kids
Racquel Rimpola - children's books
Families of Crabapple Montessori - "Baby Einstein" videos & school supplies
Burger King - 140 brand new, individually wrapped Star War toys
Ana Carter - children's clothing
Melissa & Lauren Luetgers - children's clothing

Special thanks to:
Brian Burtnik of Manila Mart
Tony Alberto of Mabuhay Dollar & Variety Store

For more information, please contact: tonidaya@yahoo.com
or visit www.galingfoundation.com

"A Taste of Manila" brings to you the author of the book "Gaya's Gift"

Saturday, November 11 at Edenwilde Clubhouse

"A Taste of Manila" brings to you the author of the book "Gaya's Gift"



Jennifer Evans is a freelance writer with a deep desire to use this gift to the glory of God. For about 10 years, she worked as a literacy specialist in the Philippines. During that time she spent her spare time writing. She finished a women's Bible study which has been used throughout that country entitled "Diamonds in the Rough, Jewels in the Making." In 2002, one of her children’s stories, "Gaya’s Gift," was published there in diglot (English/Tagalog). She has also written newspaper articles for one of Manila’s nationally distributed newspapers, The Philippine Star, and done many in-house articles for publications of the mission organization with which she was serving. She had opportunities to write curriculum to get vernacular storybooks and Scripture into use in public schools in the Philippines. She has also written motivational and promotional materials.



Jennifer has a B.A. in Christian Missions, an M.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in education, and other graduate work in linguistics and literacy. She has been a ghost-writer for administrative correspondence and for personal newsletters. In her personal journals, she enjoys writing poetry and has also written some fiction short stories. She has completed six biographical stories (one of which is under consideration currently for publication) and continues work on her own autobiography. She recently submitted her first non-fiction book for publication.



Jennifer and her husband, Gary, live in Canon, Georgia.

Banahaw Community seeks donation of children's books & school supplies

Banahaw Community seeks donation of children's books & school supplies.

We are making an appeal to schools, libraries and churches to donate their gently used books to Banahaw Community's public library located in Lucban, Quezon.

See email below:

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Dear Toni,

Thank you for responding to my email, among the educational resource materials available Banahaw Community Development Center are books for pre-schoolers, elementary, high and college such as English, Social Studies, Social Science, Story Books and reading materials on children's rights.

Banahaw Community programs and projects are as follows;

1. Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Skills Program for parents and out of
school youth which includes provision of agricultural and skills trainings,
capital and technical assistance.

2. Children and Youth Development and Empowerment Program which includes;
a. Child development activities includes child tutoring, art and painting, theater arts,
value formation, team building, leadership training, and socialization activity
for Under Five Children such as educational games. One of the objectives of
the child development activity is for the children to become sociable,
increase awareness on different issues for children and build leadership
among them and enhance different talents and skills on their chosen field
of interest.
b. Child Friendly School and Community Project - includes partnership with
Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Education (DepEd) and
Yakap sa Kaunlarang ng Bata, Inc. (a federation of parents association
in Southern Luzon). Establishing the CFSC demands that a number of
issues be addressed through an integrated approach. The objective is to
develop a system of quality components, quality learners, quality content,
quality teaching - learning processes, quality learning environment and
quality learning outcomes.
c. Bukluran Project binding together the family within a cell or group of
8 to 10 families meet to talk about issues and concern of the group and
the possible solution. Capacity building activities such as value formation,
livelihood, non-formal education, medical were also provided for their spiritual,
mental, moral, physical and cognitive development.

Among the needed educational materials of the center are the following; educational toys for under five children, flash cards, coloring books, art and paiting materials, world maps and globes, encyclopedia, dictionaries, books for Natural Science, Health, Religion, English, Music, Arts and Science, Social Science, Social Studies, and Children's Books, educational videos or films and educational music for children, youth and parents.

There are 620 children/families enrolled in Banahaw Community.

The role of the CCF - Philippines is to assist the federation find ways how child's poverty could be minimized or eliminated and assists the federation for partnership with other agencies, mobilize resources and mobilize the parents, youth and children to handle such programs and projects for sustainability.

Thank you and our warm regards!

HUBERT D. PAR
CCF- Philippines

Galing Photos: September 23 Distribution

Lucban, Quezon

September 23, 2006 Galing Foundation, Inc. headed by Ms. Velma Daya distributes school supplies to children. All items were donations from the Atlanta community.

We wish to thank our Galing September Donors

We wish to thank our Galing September Donors:

1. Paula Bransky & Crabapple Montessori Families - books, Baby Einstein videos, shoes & clothings
2. Annalee Carter - books & clothings
3. Cynthia Richards - books & clothings
4. Burger King - 140 pieces of individually wrapped toys
5. Pam Peterman - check $20

We welcome donations of children's books and school supplies. We also accept monetary donations to help us pay for shipping cost.

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a charitable non profit organization. We are an all-volunteer corporation. We believe in investing in Filipino children's education and building community partnerships.

Education is the key to Philippines' success.

For more information, please visit us at http://www.galingfoundation.com

Working List of Libraries in Lucban

LIST OF LIBRARIES IN LUCBAN:
Report by: Reysa Daya

SLPC COLLEGE LIBRARY
SLPC COMPOUND,QUEZON AVE.
LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS.GILLIAN PORTIA DIMARANAN
TEL. NO. 042 5407468
E-MAIL: gillian_portia @yahoo.com

LUCBAN ACADEMY
QUEZON AVE. LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MR. LOUIE ARCEO
TEL.NO.:042 5403200
E-MAIL: la_60th@yahoo.com

PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG LUCBAN
A. RACELIS AVE. LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS.ARQUILLA
TEL.NO.:042 5407764

PAARALANG SEKONDARYA NG LUCBAN
BO.ALILIW LUCBAN, QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS. ADORATION ABUY
TEL.NO.: 042 5408724

September 17, 2006 GFI Boxes 24 & 25 shipped

September 17, 2006

Doraville, GA
GFI Boxes 24 & 25 shipped via Manila Mart. Shipment can be traced online at http://www.monluusa.com, enter invoice number 58487.

Many thanks to:
Scott Luetgers
Manila Mart
Monlu Forwarders
Paula Bransky & Crabapple Montessori Families
Sherry Wiltshire & Bridgeway Christian Academy
Atty. Mai Hecht

Galing Lucban sends its latest photo

September 17, 2006

Velma Daya, Galing Lucban Director sends its latest photo with donations from Atlanta prior to distribution. In photo are Velma Daya, Reysa & Christon Daya and Malou Evasco, Barangay 6 Education Committee.

Galing Foundation, Inc. brings "A Taste of Manila" in Roswell, GA

(Toni Daya-Luetgers, Ces Alberto, Ana Blackburn, Gemma Neumann & Joy Sison)

Sept. 12, 2006
J.W. Mariott in Buckhead
Filipino American Atlanta ladies met to plan Galing Foundation, Inc.'s 1st annual fund raising event.

"A Taste of Manila" in Roswell, a Fall Charity Event to raise money to cover the cost of shipping books and school supplies donated by local schools, libraries and individuals to benefit Filipino indigent children.

Date: SATURDAY, November 11, 2006
Time: 3PM-7PM
Venue: Edenwilde Clubhouse in Roswell

Food * Educational & Cultural Activities for Kids * Live Entertainment * Auction * Manila "Pop" Culture * Arts & Crafts * Demonstration *

For inquiries:

Mabuhay Dollar Plus & Variety Store c/o Ces Alberto - ces.alberto@comcast.net (Vendor Committee)
Assist 2 Sell c/o Ana Blackburn - realtor_ana@msn.com (Auction/Donor Committee)
A Taste of Home Entertainment c/o Gemma Neumann - gneumann@bellsouth.net

Vendors, Sponsorship, Donors, Volunteer opportunities are available.

Please come and join us.

Photo Gallery:
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/tluetgers/Galingfoundationinc/GalingFoundation
Blog Journal:
http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2006/09/km-tlc-2000-donates-to-galing.html

Southern Luzon Polytechnic College sends its thanks to GFI

Southern Luzon Polytechnic College sends its thanks to GFI

September 13, 2006

Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon, College President of SLPC (Southern Luzon Polytechnic College) sends a letter of acknowledgment and thanks to Galing Foundation, Inc. in a letter today for donated english language arts books and audio casette tapes.

Educational materials were donated by Friends of Roswell Library.

Special thanks to Filipino Community of Atlanta, Queen of Angels, Crabapple Montessori and Cross of Life Lutheran Church

Crabapple Montessori donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Alpharetta, Georgia
September 14, 2006

Families of Crabapple Montessori donates children's books to Galing Foundation, Inc.
Many thanks to Ms. Paula Bransky for her assistance in promoting our efforts to provide educational materials to public schools in Quezon, Philippines.

K&M TLC 2000 donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

September 12, 2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. receive a box of children's books, clothings & school supplies from K&M TLC 2000 Learning Center.

Many thanks to:
Ms. Marilyn Doromal, Owner

Special thanks to:
Ces Alberto
Eric Mojica

Bridgeway Christian Acedemy donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Alpharetta, Georgia

September 8, 2006
Bridgeway Christian Acedemy donates to Galing Foundation, Inc. A several boxes of Beka Books and various children's books.

BCA is located
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005


Many thanks to:
Sherry Wiltshire, Principal
Wendy Sullivan, Development Director
Atty. Mai Hecht

Parishoners of Cross of Life Donates Books to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Parishoners of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Donate children's books to Galing Foundation, Inc.

A big thank you to Pastor Noel Anderson, Nancy Mapes and members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church.

Galing Box 23 shipped on August 20, 2006

Galing Box #23 was shipped last Sunday, August 20, 2006

A big thank you to....
Monlu Forwarders
Manila Mart
Lauren Luetgers
Melissa Luetgers
Annalee Carter
Paula Bransky of Crabapple Montessori
Beth Hargrave of Cross of Life Lutheran Church

Galing Foundation, Inc. 2005-2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. 2005-2006 Donation Report:

As of June 23, 2006, GFI has shipped 22 balikbayan boxes. These are books, clothing, school supplies, personal care products and staple food.

All donations are from community members of Greater Atlanta and Columbus, GA. to benefit the indigent children of Barangay 6 of Lucban, Quezon.

A letter from former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos

A letter from former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos

It is with great honor to share Mr. Ramos' recent letter. I proudly share this letter with our Filipino American Community in GA because it would not have been possible to accomplish such without the contribution of each and every person involved at the May 7, 2006 event. (Please click on:
http://malakingpasasalamat.blogspot.com/)


As inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, let us start the change that we want to see in the world.



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Dear Ms. Luetgers: (Toni)

Thank you for your letter dated July 5, 2006. I am happy to hear about the success of the FilCom/FilAm dinner to which you invited me and Mrs. Ramos. We congratulate you and laud the efforts of your foundation in helping our less-fortunate brothers and sisters in Lucban, Quezon. Your donations and dedication to work will surely make a big difference in the lives of many here at home.

Just recently, I had the chance to congratulate one of your kababayans Leo Oracion for his achievement as the 1st Filipino to reach the peak of Mr. Everest. Like you, he has brought pride to the province of Quezon. Though he was raised in Cebu, Leo was born in Lucban, Quezon. Please find attached news articles.

We look forward to hearing more about the activities and projects that your foundation is undertaking. Do let us know how our foundation can interface with you in the future.

Mabuhay/Best Wishes!!!

Signed
Fidel V. Ramos

"As a teen-ager, I practiced mountaineering by scaling Mr. Banahaw in Lucban-Nagcarlan which I also climbed and patrolled as an Army Lt. chasing the Hukbalahaps.

A Big Thank You to Fame Cargo International

On photo: receipt & 2 Galing Balikbayan boxes

2 Galing boxes received by Ms. Velma Daya of Galing Foundation, Inc. Lucban safely delivered by Fame Cargo International on April 8, 2006.

Special thanks to Linda & Ernie Agustin

Galing Box #22 on its way to Lucban, Quezon

Volunteer Lauren Luetgers & Brian Burtnik of Manila Mart

Sweet Apple Elementary in Roswell, GA

July 26, 2006 Doraville, GA
Sweet Apple Elementary donates to Galing Foundation
by Toni Daya-Luetgers
SAE (Sweet Apple Elementary) located in Roswell, GA donated children's books, reference books & novels. Galing box #22 is on its way to Lucban, Quezon benefiting indigent children.

The donation was made possible by the SAE PTA.

Special thanks to...
Monlu Forwarders & Manila Mart

To learn more about Galing Foundation, Inc., we invite you to visit: http://www.galingfoundation.com

Galing Box #21 on its way to Lucban, Quezon

Galing Kids with donation box #21
by Toni Daya-Luetgers

July 23, 2006 at Manila Mart
On photo: "Galing kids" Lauren & Melissa Luetgers packed shipment of school supplies donated by Julia Saia and the Home Depot Filipino Associates and Annalee Carter.
To track shipment, visit: www.monluusa.com
enter invoice no.: 59429

Click on to learn more about Galing Foundation, Inc.

Home Depot Filipino Associates a Galing (Great) Partner

Julia Saia

July 11, 2006


Ms. Julia Saia
The Home Depot Filipino Associates
2455 Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30339


Re: Galing Foundation, Inc. Partnership

Dear Ms. Saia:

Thank you very much for hosting a fund raising event for Galing Foundation, Inc. last Friday, July 7, inviting the Filipino Associates and your organization team at Home Depot. Your leadership and generosity are truly exceptional. We are very pleased to have received a total of $290 in cash/check and many brand new school supplies. We plan to use the money to purchase more school supplies and help pay for the shipping cost.
Please convey our sincere thanks to Conrad Gutlay, Del Bixby, Aileen Manzo, James Mullen, Melany Ready, Barbara Nash, Ernesto and Lulu Dya, Tonnice Charles, Marsha Ali, Karl & Heidi Khambatta, Mykal & Dennis Fraser, Paul Royappa, David & Jane Boltze, Craig Sakuma & Nora, Mike Monteleone, Geoff Sanders & Tiffany, Sherri Williams, Tamara Cannon, Irene Sini-Berube, Sherry Withers and all the Galing (Great) guests for their trust and support.

We truly believe that one way we can help many indigent children improve their lives is by equipping them with tools for learning and emphasizing the value of education.

We invite you to visit our website at www.galingfoundation.com and for timely update at http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/

God bless all of you.

Yours truly,



Toni Daya-Luetgers
Founder
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075
770 410-7653
www.galingfoundation.com


TDL Photo Gallery:

http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/tluetgers/Toni

under HD, a Galing Partner

One year after Project Galing campaign started....

The date was June 13, 2005 when Project Galing campaign started. Below was our PANIG posting to thank our supporters.



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To: Project Galing Donors

We wish to provide you an update on Project Galing. The first Galing
Balikbayan Box was delivered yesterday at Fame Cargo International
Office in Doraville. It will be received by Ms. Velma Daya, who is
in charge of distributing the items to the indigent children attending
DayCare in one of the Baranggays in Lucban, Quezon.

We wish to thank Project Galing Donors & Supporters:

-Fame Cargo International
-Mylene Perez James
-Ces & Tony Alberto
-Pam Peterman
-Rodney & Evelyn Barron (FAVLOG)

We are now in the process of filling up Project Galing Box 2. Thanks
to:

- AJ & CJ Rosario
- Cross of Life Lutheran Church


Please continue to save those gently used educational materials to
send to the Philippines.

Suppport Project Galing by donating new or slightly-used educational
materials & supplies for children up to age 7. This project benefits
pre-school & kindergarten-age indigent children of Lucban, Quezon,
Philippines.

Items being collected are:
- books
- CDs & tapes
- pencils & coloring materials

AND Cleaning supplies:

- tooth brush & paste
- soap

My Aunt Velma Daya, a philanthropist, (67 yrs. old), single, with no
children, retired US citizen and a former medical technologist. She
is also a long time treasurer for the San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

To make a donation or for more info, please contact
tonidaya@yahoo.com

End***

As of June 10, PG has shipped 20 Balikbayan boxes and continue to help indigent children fight illiteracy. Project Galing was incorporated last June 28, 2006 under Galing Foundation, Inc. A big thank you to Ms. Bobbie Brooks of Alston & Bird.

Home Depot Filipino Associates donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

G - News!!!!

Email received on July 5, 2005

"We, the THD Filipino associates, are having our summer salo-salo and have also invited some other THD colleagues and we have decided to make the event a mini-fund raiser for Project Galing. Everyone has been requested to bring school supplies or monetary donation which I was going to turn over to you via Conrad Gutlay. It would be an honor if you could join us." - Julia F. Saia, Director, Global Supplier Performance

Galing Foundation, Inc.

June 28, 2006

Project Galing was officially incorporated on June 28, 2006. It has filed an application for a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization status.

Trustees are:
Lolita Daya
Scott Luetgers
Annalee Carter
Ces Alberto
Toni Daya-Luetgers

Many thanks to Bobbie Brooks of Alston & Bird for her assistance.

PG Acknowledgment

June 23, 2006 (Saturday)

Project Galing shipped balikbayan box #'s 15,16, 17, 18, 19 & 20.
These 6 balikbayan boxes containing brand new childrens books,
dictionaries, basketballs, backpacks, school supplies, toothbrushes,
deodorants, toothpast and others educational materials were funded
by the Cross of Life Lutheran Church. The Endowment Fund of $1,200
was awarded to Project Galing last May 7, during the "Asian Heritage
Month Dinner with former Phil. President and Mrs. Ramos as honored
guests.

Other contents of the boxes were gently used encyclopedias and atlas
donated by Lorna Balatbat.

According to Hannah Burtnik of Manila Mart, the boxes are estimated
to arrive in the Philippines within 2 months. The boxes can also be
tracked online.

A Big thanks to the support of the following:
Scott Luetgers
Dave Maxwell
Monlu Forwarders
Manila Mart
Filipino American Community in GA
Cross of Life Endowment Fund
Queen of Angels Catholic School
Crabapple Montessori Families
Analee Carter
Lorna Balatbat
Paula Brandsky
Mrs. Shah's First Grade All-Star

For more information on Project Galing (an effort to fight
illiteracy), you are welcome to join discussion on:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/galinglucban/

or visit www.tonidaya.com/galing.html

Cross of Life Endowment Fund

May 7, 2006 Cross of Life Senior Pastor, Rev. Noel Anderson presents a ceremonial check of $1,200 to Project Galing for the benefit of indigent children of Lucban, Quezon during the "Asian Heritage Dinner" with former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos as honored guest.

Children's talent & intelligence stifled due to lack of education

"Education is the key to Asia's success" ---Fidel V. Ramos,
former Philippine President May 7, Atlanta, GA.

Millions of Filipinos live under desperate conditions and children
whose talents and intelligence are stifled because of their poverty,
lack of education and lack of opportunities to grow. So much
potential is wasted.

OUR MISSION:

Project Galing is an effort to help fight illiteracy in impoverished areas in the Philippines.

Our objectives are:

To partner with rural public libraries,
providing them materials that will
facilitate a learning environment
available to all children.

To provide indigent children access
to books (encyclopedias,
dictionaries, textbooks, references)
at rural public libraries.

To provide educational and training
tools (books & videos) to teachers
and caregivers.

To provide indigent children school
supplies and decent clothing.



HOW CAN I HELP?


Become a Project Galing Partner.
Any group, school, community,
organization or individual could
become a Project Galing Partner.


EASY STEPS


A PG Partner helps us promote our
cause and/or helps us collect new
or gently used educational
materials (e.g: children's books,
encyclopedias, dictionaries,
textbooks, educational) and school
supplies (e.g: pencils, crayons,
writing pad, notebooks, ruler etc.)



WE provide the box

WE pick up the box

WE ship the box

WE handle all the cost of shipping.


BACKGROUND:

Project Galing (which means "great") was
founded in May 2005 by Toni Daya-
Luetgers, a native of the Philippines and an
award-winning artist/producer.

"Here in America, I realized the abundance
of used and outgrown materials including
school supplies cluttering our space.
Meanwhile in the rural areas of the
Philippines, indigent children suffer
illiteracy. Many do not have access to books
and school supplies."

Since, May 2005 PG has collected several
box full of donation from various individuals
and organizations in Atlanta to help Filipino
indigent children fight illiteracy in Lucban,
Quezon area. We hope to expand the
project to benefit other rural areas in the
near future.

As of June 23, 2006 Project Galing has sent 20 balikbayan boxes.

Project Galing Box 10-14 shipped to Lucban

May 25, 2006

Doraville, GA - Project Galing shipped 5 boxes (invoice: 59373) to the town of Lucban, province of Quezon. The box contained book donation from Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell and gently used clothing from students of Crabapple Montessori in Alpharetta.

All donations will benefit indigent children under the care of Project Galing and Lucban Public Library.

Special thanks to Ms. Paula Bransky, Sandy Spaeth and Annalee Carter.

Project Galing Boxes #15-20 on its way to Lucban

Saturday, June 23, 2006

Doraville, GA- Project Galing shipped 6 balikbayan boxes (invoice no. 59405) to the town of Lucban, province of Quezon to be distributed to indigent children.

The merchandise purchased from Dollar Days worth over $1,200 were donated by Cross of Life Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

The balikbayan boxes contained brand new backpacks, notebooks, dictionaries, assorted color and activity books, pencils, regular size basketball, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant.

According to Hannah Burtnik of Manila Mart/Monlu Forwarders, the shipment is estimated to arrive Lucban in 2 months. She added that the shipment can be tracked online by visiting www.monluusa1.com and entering its invoice number.

Other contents of box were gently used encyclopedia and world atlas to be donated to one of Lucban's public libraries.

Special thanks to its supporters: Scott Luetgers, Dave Maxwell and Lorna Balatbat.