"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.

A Reminder for Galing Filipino Americans in Georgia

Dear Great Community Partners:

Re: Daylight Saving Time & General Municipal Elections

As a reminder, here are a couple of links that will provide you with important information on Daylight Saving Time and the General Municipal Elections for Georgia voters.

Please click on:

Nov. 1: Daylight Saving Time
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/091026-daylight-savings-time-2009-fall-back.html

Nov. 3: Your voice is important. Let it count by voting!

http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/

Dec. 4: Year End Dinner with PHCG, 2009 YLA & Volunteer Appreciation

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Help Galing raise funds by saving your empty catridges and by dropping them off at Mabuhay or at Assist 2 Sell

Help Galing Foundation, Inc. raise funds by saving your empty catridges and dropping them off at Mabuhay or at Assist 2 Sell Office. Catridge World Lilburn branch will pay $1 to GFI for every cartridge collected. The money raised will be used to help pay for the shipping cost of educational materials collected from Atlanta benefiting Filipino indigent children, public schools, day care centers and libraries.

You may drop off your empty cartridges at participating GFI Partners:

Mabuhay Store: 4645 Jonesboro Rd, #I Forest Park, GA 404 361-9313

Assist 2 Sell Office 1123 McDonough Place McDonough, GA 30253 (678) 583-6011
Office 1-866-583-6011 Toll Free

"America" opens in Nov. at McDonough Public Library

Galing Foundation Inc. in cooperation with McDonough Public Library presents “AMERICA”
(a Filipino Children's Art Exhibit) starting November 1-30, 2009 with an opening reception on Saturday, November 7th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at McDonough Public Library

The Galing Foundation is an organization whose mission is to provide Filipino indigent children in rural areas of the Philippines educational resources to
assist in promoting the importance of functional and English literacy.

Join us in celebrating art from the youth of the Philippines.

McDonough Public Library
1001 Florence McGarity Blvd.
McDonough, GA 30252
Library’s phone #: (770) 954-2806
GFI Contacts: Ana Blackburn at 404-925-2639
Ces Alberto at 404-290- 5416
www.galingfoundation.com
GFI is non-profit public charitable foundation; 501C3 Tax Exempt EIN: 20-5508331

Galing Foundation, Inc. as part of CFC 2009 "Give Today and Change Tomorrow"

CFC Kick-Off Opening Ceremony






Jane Rolen of SSA & Toni Daya-Luetgers of GFI



September 17, 2009



The Combined Federal Campaign Kicked-Off its rally at its Atlanta Regional Office. "Give Today and Change Tomorrow" is its 2009 slogan.

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the annual fund-raising drive conducted by Federal employees in their workplace each fall. Each year Federal employees and military personnel raise millions of dollars through the CFC that benefits hundreds of non-profit charities.
The Combined Federal Campaign represents over 2200 different charities and GALING FOUNDATION, INC. (Code 92690) is once again a part of the CFC fundraising drive. Federal employees can donate to just one or as many as they like.

For more information about the campaign, please visit http://www.cfcatlanta.org/

Roswell Library, COL Church & Atlanta residents donate to Galing Mindanao

Atlanta (September 12, 2009) - Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 4 balikbayan boxes full of books and school supplies to Galing Mindanao Outreach donated by Friends of Roswell Library, members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church and Jeniffer Garret.
Special thanks to MMW Logistics.

Help Galing Foundation, Inc. raise funds through WWAAC

The 4th Annual (WWAAC) Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Leaders & Legends Awards Announces its 2009 Distinguished Recipients

The 4th Annual WWAAC Leaders and Legends Awards is recognizing the accomplishments of (4) four dedicated and successful Asian Americans who serve as role models throughout the nation - on August 29th at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.

These distinguished Honorees are being celebrated because of their service, contribution, and dedication not only to the Asian community, but to mainstream America as well. The 2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Leaders & Legends

Honorees are as follows:

Anne Chow
Senior Vice President
Premier Client Group
AT&T Operations, Inc.
The 2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities
Leaders & Legends Award

Michael Fung
Senior VP – Wal-Mart Finance and Strategy
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The 2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities
Leaders & Legends Award

Jon C. Iwata
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
IBM Corporation
The 2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities
Leaders & Legends Award

Norman Y. Mineta
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Vice Chairman of Hill and Knowlton
The WWAAC Leaders & Legends Lifetime Achievement Award

Vice Admiral Harry B. Harris
U.S. Navy
The Inaugural WWAAC Community Spirit Award

UPS
Gerard Gibbons - VP, US Domestic Business Development - UPS
The Inaugural WWAAC Corporate Champion Award

Through a national selection process, the four elite winners met rigorous standards, faced tough competition from other nominees and, finally, passed the scrutiny of the selection committee made-up of former WWAAC Honorees. Each honoree adds a special and unique quality to the distinguished list of former WWAAC Honorees, which includes government officials, entrepreneurs, artists, and community servants, among others.

For over one hundred-fifty years, Asian Americans have made enormous contributions to the prosperity and success of this great nation. While there are many different Who’s Who organizations recognizing outstanding members of our society, very few, if any, focus on the prominent Asian Americans who have been our role models for success, great contributors to our community and to the nation, and distinguished figures in their own professions.


Help Galing Foundation, Inc. raise money through WWAAC
The Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Awards is proud to offer the Galing Foundation, Inc.a special opportunity in purchasing the WWAAC tickets.

With the purchase of each reserved seating WWAAC ticket at $40 each, the Galing Foundation, Inc. will receive a $10 donation. The reserved seating WWAAC ticket is for theatre style seating with no dinner. A concession stand and cash bar will be provided.

The combined VIP Reception and VIP Reserved Seating Ticket is $150. This includes heavy appetizers and drinks. With the purchase of each combined VIP Reception and VIP Reserved Seating Ticket at $150 each, the Galing Foundation, Inc. will receive a donation of $15.

The WWAAC Awards appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on August 29the at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center at 7:00 pm.

For more information on the awards, please visit www.sachikoto.com


Please send us an email at galingfoundation@yahoo.com or contact:
Ces Alberto: (404) 361-9313
Ana Blackburn: (404) 925-2639

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization with 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status.
E.I.N. 20-5508331

Galing Foundation, Inc. provides Filipino indigent children in rural areas of the Philippines educational resources to assist in promoting the importance of functional and English literacy.
Please visit us at www.galingfoundation.com

"I'm sure they will continue and expand their job and hopefully increase the literacy rate in the Philippines".-PHCG Donato

Photo: Ces Alberto (Mabuhay Store & GFI), Esther Wilson (NW Phil-Am Assoc.), Lehnie Estacio (GK GA), Rev. Fred Krautwurst (Cross of Life), PHCG Ray Donato, Shereen Ragheb, Sue Edris (COL), Lauren Luetgers (GFI), Mayor Jere Wood (City of Roswell), Scott Luetgers (GFI), Arjho C. Turner (GFI), Alex Doster, Alex Estacio (GK GA)


Roswell, GA * June 26, 2009

Galing Foundation, Inc., a non profit 501 (c)3 public charitable organization and the Roswell Visual Arts Center officially launched "America", A Children's Art Exhibition by Filipino indigent children, recipients of educational materials donated by individuals and organizations based in Atlanta.

Officiating the Opening Ceremony were Philippine Honorary Consul General Ray Donato, Hon. Jere Wood Mayor of City of Roswell, Rev. Fred Krautwurst of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Esther Wilson of NW Philam Assoc. and Laurianne Doster, Roswell Visual Arts Center Director.

The Foundation's objective in showcasing the children's artwork was to convey a simple message of appreciation to all those who support and promote the importance of literacy among Filipino indigent children. PHCG Ray Donato comments "I'm so happy to be here. And I congratulate the organizers. I'm sure they will continue and expand their job and hopefully increase the literacy rate in the Philippines."

"We're not only helping our neighbors but going green by recycling books. I think it is a wonderful program (GFI). It benefits the giver and the recipients-equally." - Mayor Jere Wood.

The 100 select children's artwork are on display until August 7, 2009 at the Roswell Visual Arts Center (10495 Woodstock Road Building D Roswell, GA 30075). With a suggested donation of $20 per artwork will help raise the needed funds to help pay for the cost of shipping of donated educational materials from Atlanta to the Philippines.

Galing Foundation, Inc. exhibition "America" was made possible by Roswell Visual Arts Center, City of Roswell, The Office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Mabuhay Store, Assist 2 Sell, Galing Lucban Volunteer Group, Galing Mindanao Outreach, Galing Cavite Outreach and The Ragheb Family.

For more information, please visit www.galingfoundation.com

"The efforts, sacrifices, and generosity of your organization and the caring people behind it, have helped make Kipalkuda school a model school." D.E.

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"The efforts, sacrifices, and generosity of your organization and the caring people behind it, have helped make Kipalkuda school a model school in this province. It was left for dead by DepEd a few years ago." - D. Evans, Dir. of Datu Wali Mission in Sarangani Province.