Help Build Island Rescue Organization's Paws-atively Paw-some Cattery!

Island Rescue Organization (IRO) is launching this fundraiser to build a new home for its feline residents and they need our help! The estimated cost of building the new cattery is P15,000.

The new cattery will provide a safe and secure indoor/outdoor living space for the cats while they await adoption. As well as ensuring the cats are provided with a stimulating environment that allows them to express their natural behaviours, the cattery will also enable potential adopters and volunteers to spend time with the cats and give them the TLC they so deserve!

Please help IRO build this Paws-atively Paw-some cattery, every little bit helps!

Ways to donate:

» Monthly Donation Options «
For more info:

• RSVP: Facebook Event Page
• Island Rescue Organization
• You may also contact: Annalyn Aizpuru (IRO President) at +63(932)282-6312
• Donate through fundrazr.com

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Donation Drive: A CALL FOR CORDILLERAN UNITY

The group behind the 14 Cordilleran Heroes tribute page have put up an account for everyone who would like to give their donations to the families of the 14 brave Cordilleran SAF (Special Action Force) members. [Read the story behind the creation of the page here and another one written by Mr. Alexander Bangsoy, here ] The page name states "13", because it was only later that they found out that another SAF is also an Ifugao, who grew up in Nueva Vizcaya. They can no longer change the name of the page to "14 Cordilleran Heroes" due to Facebook's policy that the name can no longer be changed when more than 200 likes are reached.

Here are the names of the 14 Heroes and where they were from:

1. PO3 Robert D. Allaga - Banaue, Ifugao
2. Police Senior Inspector Cyrus Anniban - Balbalan, Kalinga
3. PO1 Russel Bilog - Tabuk, Kalinga and Sagada, Mt. Province
4. PO2 Peterson I. Carap - Kabayan, Benguet
5. PO1 Gringo C. Cayang-O - Sadanga, Mt. Province
6. PO2 Franklin C. Danao - Tinoc, Ifugao
7. PO2 Walner F. Danao - Irisan, Baguio City
8. PO2 Joel Dulnuan - Kiangan, Ifugao
9. PO3 Noel O. Golocan - Lepanto, Benguet and Mt. Province
10. PO2 Jerry D. Kayob - La Trinidad, Benguet
11. PO2 Noble S. Kiangan - Mankayan, Benguet
12. PO1 Angel C. Kodiamat - Bontoc, Mt. Province
13. PO2 Nicky D.C. Nacino Jr- Baguio City
    
14. Police Senior Inspector Gednat G. Tabdi - La Trinidad, Benguet

The bank account made is a joint account under the names of Fr. ANDRES COSALAN Jr. (an ibaloi representing the catholic church), BISHOP JOEL PACHAO (from Bontoc and representing the episcopal church), BISHOP PETER MAYYAM (an Ifugao representing the evangelical churches) and ALEXANDER BANGSOY (from Mountain Province).

You may place your donations through:

• BPI SAVINGS ACCOUNT No. 0573-3545-83.

FOR OVERSEAS DEPOSITORS, please indicate this SWIFT CODE : BOPIPHMN. You can address your donations to any of the names of the four account holders.

Important Reminders:

• *Please take note that the account will only be open for ONE MONTH from February 2 up to March 2, 2015. The four account holders will be closing the account on the last day. The four account holders of the joint account will withdraw and close the account in the presence of the representatives of each of the 14 families where the entire balance of the account would be WITHDRAWN and DIVIDED EQUALLY among the 14 families.
• **If you want to still help after March 2, 2015 the individual contact details of the families where you can contact them directly will be published.
• ***An initial amount of Php 14,000 has been deposited on the account as a symbolism of Cordillera's 14 brave SAF officers.

For more info:

• A daily update of the donations received is announced on the Official Facebook Page: 14-Cordilleran-Heroes
• You may also contact: Alexander Bangsoy
• The Faces Behind the Names
• The SAF 44: Our Sons, our Heroes

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Donation Drive: Help Quinn Beat Leukemia

BDO ACCOUNT:     (Banco de Oro) Kimberly Quinn Cruz 0002-5125-9390

A Message from Quinn's Mom:

“ Quinn was diagnosed when she was 2yrs old. She has been battling Leukemia for 2yrs now... She can still hold up smile and make others smile in spite of what she's been through.

She encountered 3 early relapses. And has been under different chemo protocols. Unfortunately, chemo didn't work. Her only chance of survival is a Bone Marrow Transplant...

She will be starting on a high intensive chemo next week or as soon as she recovers from her last session. It will be a lot more expensive now that her treatment will be moved to St.Luke's. We need all the help we can get to give her a fair fight against Leukemia. She's been battling so hard and so long, and she still wants to fight.

Please help us save our daughter... She needs a Bone Marrow Transplant soon and we don't have much time left.

No help is too small... Every bit counts, every cent, every post, every like...

Thank you And God bless... She has a strong spirit. We're very very grateful beyond words for everyone who has shared prayers and support...” ~ Lisha Mari Tan Abaya-Cruz

Latest Update:

Post by Kimberly Quinn Abaya Cruz.

To learn more about Quinn, please visit her page: Kimberly Quinn Abaya Cruz.

Help us spread the word by liking her page and by sharing her story.

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FIRGUN: A Book Sharing Event

The Dream Shirt would like to invite everyone to their first ever book swap event. Bring in your old books and swap them for new titles for only Php 250 (comes with a free coffee!)

This would happen on February 21 at Local Edition Coffee and Tea Café in Makati City. Entrance would be Php 250, inclusive of some delicious coffee. Part of the proceeds would go to the kids from Wawang Capiz, Obando, Bulacan.

Mechanics for the swap:
* Participants may bring any of the following books (Filipino or English): Fiction, Essays, Poetry, Art, Comics (No text books or pocket books for now)
* Participants may bring up to 10 BOOKS for swapping
* Books must be in good/mint condition
* Donations such as text books, toys, etc. for the kids of Wawang Capiz is also accepted during the event.

For more info:

• RSVP: Facebook Event Page
• Email Janelle Almosara at thedreamshirt (at) gmail
• The Dream Shirt Facebook page
• Map to the venue
• www.localedition.ph

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Sapatos Project - Year 3

THE SAPATOS PROJECT

In 2010, the members of the Quality Team in one of the BPO companies in Pampanga were inspired to celebrate their Christmas Party in one of the orphanages in Angeles City. When the idea came about, the quality specialists and experts got so excited that they were able to raise funds in a short span of time and provide for the computer package and school needs of the kids in the institution.

Since then, the activity became an annual event of sharing, giving and paying it forward to the different institutions in Pampanga.
• Children’s Home of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balibago, Angeles City – 2010
• Elders’ Home, Bahay Pag-ibig, San Fernando, Pampanga – 2011
• Children’s Home of Eucharistic Love and Kindness, Telabastagan, San Fernando, Pampanga - 2012
• Duyan ni Maria, Malabanias, Angeles City – 2012, 2013 and 2014

In 2012 when the group was planning for this activity, the 60 kids from Duyan ni Maria shared their need and simple dream of having a new pair of black shoes for the incoming academic year. Making this dream a reality brought the group so much joy that it ignited a deep passion to serve these kids… giving birth to this project.


DUYAN NI MARIA
Situated in Malabanias Road, Angeles City, the institution is a home to 60 kids, ages ranging from less than one year to 20 years old, who were abandoned, neglected and maltreated by their families and relatives. “Duyan” not only provides shelter and home care but it ensures that the kids will have a brighter future by supporting their education from elementary until college, through the assistance of different benefactors.


HOW YOU CAN BE A BLESSING
The organizers are raising funds for the following needs of the children and the institution:
• For the Kids
o Black school shoes and socks
o Clothing: undergarments
o Personal hygiene needs
o Milk and diapers for infants

• For the Institution
o Rice, groceries and milk: For the daily meals of the kids and the staff
o Kitchen and cleaning materials

They are accepting both cash and in-kind donations.

To send your donations, feel free to reach out to the organizers listed below:
Joanne Dizon
Billy Cabilbil
Raymond Pierre Cortez
Rob Aguilon


DETAILS OF THE EVENT
The fundraising project will conclude in a Christmas Party for the kids, scheduled on December 27, 2014 (Saturday) from 2-5PM in the institution in Malabanias, Angeles City. It will be an afternoon of fun and laughter – playing games with the kids, serving them food and distributing the Christmas presents obtained from this initiative.

For more info, please visit their event page on facebook.

In behalf of the organizers of this event, we are inviting you to be part of this great cause and be an inspiration to more people in impacting our world positively.

Be one with us in serving these kids. Be a blessing. Be an answer to their prayers.

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INSPIRE inside OUT - Philippines

INside Out Project aim to inspire young people to use their passion in a meaningful direction.

Workshops and Jam with INSPIRE coaches: Daniel Ilabaca and Natalia Ivanova.

Schedule and Venues:

24th January. 10am
Quezon City Memorial Circle

25th January. 10am
Different Street Areas in Manila
c/o Kanlungan sa ER-MA Ministry

Parkour workshops focusing on personal development and positive change.

Parkour as a tools for independence and self-governing empowerment.

Insights into the philosophical, historical perspectives and an approach to a life directed against human cohesion and approach.

The project is meant to build a strong link between local charities and local youth. The project will be documented, using videos and interviews to make a documentary spreading the word on how you can use your passion as a way to create positive change, to the rest of the world.

The concept will be used as inspiration to organise events that creates value and help shape the mindset of the global community.

Payment concept "INSPIRE inside OUT”
There are two types of payment.
1. pay with what you have (donating clothes, medicine, soap, toothbrush or blankets)
2. pay with what you're able to do. (being a part of fundraising events, or sign up to blood donation.)

For more info, please contact Street eXpression.
Even Page: INSPIRE inside OUT - Philippines

UPDATES: 1.19.2014 Added a flyer, changed event title from "INSPIRE inside OUT - Manila" to "INSPIRE inside OUT - Philippines", added schedule and venues

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Donate to Bring Books to Nipa Elem School, Iloilo

<< SOS: Food Not Bombs-Bacolod "Share a Book, Save a Future" Project

In response to the SOS for the books left at Sucat, and for those who are abroad, or wish to donate online, we have created paypal links for Food Not Bombs FNB-Bacolod City Philippines Book Project. If you don't have a paypal account yet, you can just opt to "Use your credit card or bank account (where available)".

  FNB-Bacolod: "Share a Book, Save a Future" Project - Philippine Peso (PHP):  

Shortened link: http://bit.do/FNBB_bookdrive-PHP


  FNB-Bacolod: "Share a Book, Save a Future" Project - US Dollars (USD):  

Shortened link: http://bit.do/FNBB_bookdrive-USD

If you prefer to donate through bank, or if you want to find out other ways on how to help, please contact: Jedd Left Hander at (+63)9264886920 or Jeff at (+63)9266118466.

UPDATE: You can now donate through GoGetFunding. The name of the donors will appear in real time.

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