A little Act of Kindness on Thanksgiving Day
A small group of Filipino-Americans in the US have made a difference and brought hope to a little over 1,000 victims of typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines on Thanksgiving Holiday 2020. The Guardian Angels of America Foundation (GAAF), its volunteers, donors and supporters have joined efforts in providing Tapsilog meals to 355 typhoon victims in Marikina and 350 meals to Rizal residents. GAAF also extended 300 meals to homeless families affected by Anonas fire that happened a few days before the typhoon, near the Sta. Mesa Compound of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). The feeding was done in collaboration with the PUP Lingap Komunidad.
The pandemic around the world has changed a lot of things in an unprecedented way, but the essence of giving and being thankful on Thanksgiving are manifested in the hearts of Filipino Christians. They have expressed their gratitude and shared their blessings to people who are already fighting to survive Covid19 and now struggle the destruction of typhoon Ulysses that struck the Philippines on 11/11/2020. Stay-at-home directives and the lockdown have given all of us time to pause and reflect on the many blessings that we enjoy around us here in America. In our humble way, we answer to the call for help from our fellow kababayan.
On behalf of the GAAF board of directors, we would like to thank the GAAF Philippine Chapter Team for successfully carrying out the Thanksgiving Feeding Project. They woke up as early as 3:00 am to prepare & pack the food, load the water in the truck and head out to reach the destination in time for lunch. They went out there knowing the risk of getting infected by Covid19 but did not hesitate to deliver the food to typhoon victims, some of whom are not properly protected with face masks and not following social distancing. Their commitment to serve our kababayans are worthy of respect. May the Lord guard them against Covid19 and continue to bless them with good health:
GAAF TEAM:
1. Lito Jeremillo (Chapter Leader)
2. Rosa Jeremillo (Chapter Leader)
3. Joel Jeremillo (Chef-Tapsi 2.0)
4. Jonathan Jeremillo
5. Johanna Jeremillo
6. Jan Arnold Juta
7. Joella Panlaque
8. Kim Banyaga
9. Fielh Hermedia
10. George Manlulu
11. Maybelle Mendoza
12. Miggy Nicole
13. Roland Bien Malanay
14. Mikaela Tradio
15. Andrei John Calpio
SPONSORS:
Naturally, this feeding program wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our donors who expressed their compassion and care for others this Thanksgiving Day. May God send forth HIS love and faithfulness to you all. Hereunder is the complete list:
1) Abigail Bernardo
2) Alexis Torres
3) Arcie Herrera
4) Bambi Celiz
5) Becky Lingad
6) Books En More (Edith)
7) Carmelita O’Neil
8) Clarissa Azarcon-Uhl
9) Danny Villamidez
10) Dr. Maria Cecilia Aluning
11) Dr. Marisse & Dr. Kevin Oei
12) Edith Andres
13) Eileen Ted
14) Elizabeth Ocampo Macalino
15) Fe & Jun Lalatad
16) Gene Santos
17) Jaime Pagsuyuin
18) Jazmin Serrano
19) JC Rances
20) Jessie Madrigal-Advento
21) Josie Dauz
22) Lai Valenzuela
23) Linda Cruz Santos
24) Linda Reyes-Nono
25) Loi Herrera
26) Ludy Mendoza
27) Lyn & Dan Abalos
28) Lynne & Con
29) Maricel Ramos
30) Marilou Carrasco
31) Marilou Mendoza
32) Mel Arban
33) Melanie Serrano Lacson & Boyet Lacson
34) Melissa-Julius Bacinillo
35) Melody Serrano Quirit & Michael Quirit
36) Mennie & Bernie Hernandez
37) Michelle & Michael Urbano
38) Milagros Serrano
39) Noemi & Alan Hamoy
40) Ren & Jean Carague
41) Rotary Club of Manila San Miguel c/o Linda Cristobal
42) Sheryl & Vance Nguyen
43) Suzan Rosal
See you back in less than 30 days for GAAF’s Christmas Feeding Program. Best wishes and God bless everyone!
First Thessalonians 5:16–18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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