I approached Para sa Bata San Francisco Chapter recently to seek their help with my school supplies program in Capiz. Christina Lohmeyer who heads the San Francisco Chapter was very receptive to the idea of extending the resources of Para sa Bata to support my project. Under the umbrella of Para sa Bata, Christina recently contacted friends and family asking for donations to continue the work I’ve started in helping the school kids of Capiz.
Para sa Bata (For a child) is a non profit organization recognized by the U.S. government under 501(c)(3). It was founded by Filipino immigrants in New Jersey who want to make a difference in the lives of needy children in the Philippines. They have been active since 2006 in donating clothes, shoes, toys, books, school supplies and baby products to various groups and foundations in the Philippines including ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay-Bata.
In these difficult economic times, we understand that it is hard for all of us to give as much we would like to. But consider this: a contribution of $6.00 will buy school supplies for three students. Each child will receive crayons, pencils, a pad paper, pens, a toothbrush and toothpaste. We are including a toothbrush and toothpaste to educate the children in proper dental hygiene from an early age.
For those who prefer to give school supplies instead of a cash donation, we are working with another Filipino foundation to send boxes of children's books and supplies directly to Roxas City, Capiz. Either way, we hope to reach as many as 600 children in January 2009. If you have school supplies to give and live in the San Francisco Bay Area, please email
chariealbar@gmail.com or
clohmeyer@gmail.com to arrange pick-up of your donations.
During this holiday season, please consider donating to Para Sa Bata San Francisco Chapter. Your gift will make a big difference in the lives of these children.
We have made donating convenient by clicking the donate button in the website
http://www.parasabata.org/. Please indicate in the description that you are donating for the kids of Roxas City, Capiz.
For more information about Para sa Bata, check their website at
http://www.parasabata.org/.
Many thanks for supporting Para sa Bata San Francisco Chapter.
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