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Lingap reaffirms the inherent dignity of the human person that has been denied, stripped, and/or trampled upon in the Filipino orphans they serve. They show the children "they matter", and the children then blossom as a beautiful bouquet in Church and faith, school and studies, and work and the helping of others. It is a true God-driven apostolate.

The Lingap Children's Foundation, the Lingap Center and John's personal conversion story are real-world examples of God's love for His children. God needed someone to hep the chldren of the delapitated Lingap Center, and called an unexpecting fortune 500 exectutive. Reluctant at first, John (and his incredible wife Judy) answered the call and watched as seemingly insurmountable obstacles dissolved, one after another. The Lingap Center is now considered THE model to emulate in the Philippine Islands. They've provided for the basic necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter) while also incorporating hygiene, education and religion as well. To appreciate this, you need to understand that orphan children in the Philippines have NO status - and are left on their own in the streets. They were not allowed in school or church. The Lingap Center, and their various programs, have begun changing a culture. Praise God for John and Judy, and the Lingap board, staff and volunteers who are a manifestation of HOPE for these children - and an inspiration for the rest of us.

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The orphaned or abused children in the U.S., while not having the best of circumstances, at least have a fighting chance. In the Philippines, children in this plight are societal outcasts. They are not allowed in schools, being forced to beg or scavange for food, or worse, to sell themselves. They aren't even allowed in church. But the Lingap Center has changed that - providing meals, shelter, education, church and most of all -- hope! From a small town in southern Michigan, John Drake was God's answer to neglected children half way around the world. God called - he answered - and the results have been miraculous. The children now have a safe, positive environment to call home. While shelter, meals and clothes provide immediate improvement in quality of life, it is the loving atmosphere and hope where Lingap really shines. The children are able to attend school now, with several having gone onto college. This opens up job opportunities. The children now are welcomed at church so their spiritual lives can thrive. In fact, the Lingap children's choir has become the official church choir. Lingap has estblished a street education program where they educate street children on hygiene and basic academic skills, while most importantly, providing a sack lunch - the only meal some of those kids will receive. Their 3rd Saturday Outreach program has brought in excess of 500 kids to Lingap where all experience a caring, family-like setting...and are fed. Also, under their current administrative setup, 100% of ALL donations go to the kids. These are just some of the wonderful things Lingap has done...and that is why I am proud to support their efforts.

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