This New Year, give the Gift of Hope.
The children of Iriga don’t want your charity. They want hope.
This New Year, give the Gift of Hope.
In Iriga City, during the 2007 school year, there were 14,500 elementary students in public schools but less than 7,000 English books.
United Iriguenos, Inc. has launched its “Books for Tots” program. In partnership with professional educators in the Philippines, “Books for Tots” aims to deliver high-quality books to poor and deserving schoolchildren in the rural communities of the Philippines.
A high-quality, brand-new book costs about $2 to acquire, process and deliver into the hands of a poor and deserving child in the Philippines. Think of it this way: it costs less to put a book in a child’s hand than it is to buy a cup of espresso at Starbucks.
During this time of giving, our thoughts and prayers go to the men, women and children in the Philippines who are seeking ways to break out of the cycle of poverty. This program supports the concept of “teaching them how to fish.” We hope that you will join us in our mission to eliminate illiteracy in Iriga, and wherever we find it.
Help ensure a child’s future today. Please pledge your donations by sending a message to unitediriguenos@yahoo.com, or by clicking on “Comments” below. Any amount is welcome and appreciated. You may even use your credit card to set-up regular monthly pledges, simply by visiting www.unitediriguenos.org, and selecting “Donate Now!”
To donate by check:
Make checks payable to: United Iriguenos Inc.
302 Washington Street Suite 512, San Diego, California 92103
Sincerely,
United Iriguenos Inc.
P.S. All contributions to the United Iriguenos Inc., a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes. All photos courtesy of National Bookstore Foundation.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Frank and Bebot Cruzata (Hawaii), for their generous Christmas contribution on behalf of their children, Francis and Joey Cruzata
Dr. Juanita Caccam and Family (University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Diego County)
Frank Peñones Jr. and Family (Iriga City and San Jose, CA)
Susan and Albert Cruz (San Diego)
Aliza Cruz (San Diego)
Kristian Cordero (Iriga City)
Dr. Pilar Lisa T. Dayaw and Family (Boston), University of the Philippines (UP) Alumna
Superintendent Ruby Abundabar (Iriga City), Department of Education
Fr. Ed Dura (San Francisco)
Lee Family (Virginia)
Margallo Family (New Jersey)
Alanis Family (San Diego)
Alan and Marilou Lagdaan and Family (San Diego)
Lulu Dequina and Family (San Diego)
Zeny Ply and Family (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Jimmie and Eleanor Sober and Family (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Joem Malazarte and Family (Hawaii)
Dina Ellorin and Family (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Moonlight Brizuela and Family (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Cheri Dalton and Family (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Dominique Dillenseger, Esq. (Washington DC)
Deborah McDonnell and Family (Thornton, New Hampshire)
Edith and Ditoy Galvan (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Mr. Jun Sirios and Family (San Diego)
Peter and Olga McDonnell and Family (Cape Cod, MA)
Kristen Reed and Family (Centreville, VA)
Steven Sager (through Deborah McDonnell, NH)
Ron Somera and Family, (San Diego), UP Alumni Association
Philip Pinpin and Family, (San Diego), UP Alumni Association