LINGAP CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
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November 16, 2012
Three years ago, our daughter Morgan, who at the time was 11 years old, had the opportunity to meet John Drake and learn about the wonderful things that the Lingap Foundation was doing for children in the Philippines. Without hesitation, my daughter decided she wanted to help and began donating. This organization is one of best foundations in our country. It truly commits 100% of the proceeds to be used towards the good of the children. We have great pride and respect for John Drake and his volunteers and know that without their committment and support, these children would have had a very different outcome in life. Thank you John Drake for making a HUGE difference in the life of so many children. Your organization is AMAZING.
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November 15, 2012
My wife met John 8 years ago and heard his story about working professionally in the Phillipines and seeing children living in the street with no one to care for them. Unlike most of us, John didn't turn his back on these kids - he did something about the situation. We are proud to have supported Lingap these past 8 years - in increasing amounts - because we have seen the difference that Lingap has made in the lives of these innocent children. The fact that John and the Board pay all of the overhead expense of the foundation is also a testament to the quality of this charity. If there were more John Drakes in the world, there would be a lot less suffering.
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November 15, 2012
John Drake is truly following the call of the Lord, He has affected more lives than he will ever know either through direct help to the neglected children or by his example of humility and dedication. His wife, Judy, is also very involved in this project.
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November 15, 2012
When I learned about John Drake and the Lingap Center, I immediately thought of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quote: "Be the Change you want to see." I know he is living his faith, but his efforts say more than "I am a Catholic" or "I am a Christian" (or name another of the world's major denominations). John is a humanist and a world changer, and by his efforts and example he is changing lives in Toledo City, that country, and here in the U.S. Everyone of us that contemplates what he does at Lingap and in that community have the opportunity to measure ourselves and be motivated to take another step toward being better and more caring people. Let us support the Lingap Center, but let us all redouble our efforts to improve our world and care for those who have less.
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November 15, 2012
Lingap is dedicated to helping the forgotten and vulnerable children of the Philippine society. While providing physical assistance, they also give the greater gift of hope and a path to success. It warms my heart when I read the success stories.
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November 15, 2012
I met John many years ago at Concumers Power and saw the way he treated people and how he approached his work. I can say he looks after the less fortunate and accepted the challenge he felt was necessary for his kids.Thanks John..is a pro
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November 15, 2012
My wife and I have personally visited the Lingap Center in Toledo City, Cebu and seen the direct result of the donations and efforts of staff to rescue these children. One will never understand true poverty until you see the eyes of children who were once abandoned like trash but now have hope and love surrounding them. Conditions in the Philippines are beyond description, and Lingap Center is one of the few bright rays of hope in this community. Every child in this program is involved in education; one of the tenets of this charity is that education provides a pathway out of poverty. 100% of every dollar donated goes direct to the care and support of the children, and even small donations make a huge difference there. I do not give to many charities because I'm unsure where the money ends up, but with Lingap I know from my own eyes and spending 48 hours with the children that this is a cause worth supporting.
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November 15, 2012
I have been associated with the Lingap Children's Foundation since 2007, and was named the Chaplain this past year. While I am involved with a number of foreign ministry and outreach, the Lingap Center is priority #1! John Drake's vision and effort to help these children, and the communities they come from is second to none. John's business experience in human resources, was the ideal training for this important work. Is there a greater "human resource" that we need to serve, than orphans?
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November 15, 2012
Of the charitable organizations to which I contribute LINGAP is at the top of the list. John Drake took what was less than a run down place and made a living center for children the like of which is hard to compare. The outreach programs spun off from this touch the lives of hundreds more with a message of love and caring in the spirit of the Gospel. It was a wonderful day when I came to know Lingap.
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November 15, 2012
Tito John drake your generosity and kindness have change the many lives of the most vulnerable in the Philippine society specially in Toledo City and neighboring Municipalities. and were looking forward that you will not left them until they can stand in their own feet, and these children are loved by GOD cause this is his kingdom and all of us here are trying to be good to them to be an effective worker in his vineyard and i know that you have a big heart for all of them. thank you for the opportunity that i remain as a house parent in this institution for almost 12 years. we thank also the benefactors who have also generous and kind to all of them. GOD BLESS
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