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> CFFP welcomes newmembers of the family

> Children achieve academic

honors

> Clients visit homes

The Official Newsletter of the CARING FOR THE FUTURE FOUNDATION Philippines

grassrootsCaring for the future of our country for more than 15 years.

Issue # 1, June-July 2014

CFFP welcomes new

members of the family

Caring for the Future Foundation Philippines recently admitted to its fold

two client-children. The new addition to the CFFP clientele were referred by

Missionaries of Charity (Home of Peace) after a rigid data gathering and

home visitations done by the Centers resident social worker.

Brothers Zaldy (six years old) andRaymart (four years old) were admitted on

April 28, 2014. Both are from Cayanga, San Fabian. They were firstadmitted at Missionaries of Charity and referred to CFFP Center after being

treated of lung ailment.

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CFFP staff and clients trek

City of Pines

CFFP holds first season

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Caring for the Future Foundation - Philippines Issue # 1, June-July 2014

Children achieve academic honorsSchool Year 2013-2014 proved to

be a banner year for Caring for the

Future Foundation as severalchildren under its care posted

academic milestones.

Three clients graduated from high

school -Kristine (In-house client),

Kervin (After-care program), and

Marvin (Fostership program).

Meanwhile, three children

graduated from elementary,

namely, Cyra Marie, Jerome (both In-

house clients) and Jacob (After-care

As it is the objective of the Caring for

the Future Foundation Philippines toprepare its clients to eventually live

with their nearest kin or immediate

family upon reaching age of reason,

the children under the care of the

Center visited the places they oncecalled home and mingled with their

known relatives on various dates ofMay 2014.

Client Mebeilyn stayed with her

nearest relative on May 6, while

clients John Vincent Leo and Katrina

were brought to Malasiqui,

Pangasinan, and clients Ramel and

Ramilia to Lingayen, Pangasinan, onMay 6 to 8.

On May 7 to 9, clients Jerome and

Clients visit homes

program), whileKathrinaand

Ramilaboth received Academic

Merit awards.

The CFFP Board of Trustees and

Center administration are optimistic

that with the current program of the

Foundation, the clients will be

academically-

equipped and

serve as

inspiration to

others similarly

situated.

Cyra Marie stayed with their family at

Alaminos City, while clients Kristine and

Krysel at Sual, Pangasinan.

The family members of the clients

expressed their gratitude to the staffof the Center, noting that the

children appear happier and

healthier while staying in theCenter, and offered words of

encouragement to their young

stewards since at the moment it is

only the Center which can providefor all their needs.

CFFP, although it has custody of

the children, encourages constantinteraction with the nearest living

relative to foster ease of transition

from the Center to eventual returnto the homes and the society.


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BAGUIO CITY The cool breeze of this mountain city proved to be a

welcome respite from the searing heat of the seaside as the staff andclients of the Caring for the Future Foundation Philippines invade this

Citys scenic spots, May 10 to 11.

Billeted at the Baguio residence of CFFP President Joseph G. Lo, the

CFFP delegation enjoyed hours touring together Camp John Hay,

Burnham Park and the Presidential Baguio residence, The Mansion.

President Joseph G. Lo emphasized the importance of allowing the client

the simple joys of life as means of instilling an open-minded and well-

rounded growth among the children.

CFFP clients and staff trek

City of Pines

CFFP holds first season programs

EVER-MINDFUL of its commitment not

just to a well-rounded development of its

clients but to its volunteers as well, the

Caring for the Future Foundation

Philippines (CFFP) completed its season

programs for the first quarter of 2014through the 88thto 90thWork Camps, 27th

Study Tour and 10thHappy Camp at its

Foundation Center, Brgy. Baquioen, Sual,

Pangasinan.

The 88thto 89thWork Camps

CFFP hosted three work camps in the

first quarter of the year. Japanese

University students with their Filipino

counterparts divided in three batches and

separate schedules (the 88thbatch on

February 8 to 19, the 89thbatch on

February 28 to March 8, and the 90th

batch on March 13 to 26) lived in theCenter and immersed with the clients.

During their stay, the work campers

contributed in the improvement of the

Center through hands-on experience oferecting fences and other structures, while

participating in team-building and self-

discovery activities, faith devotions and

inter-cultural exchanges with their fellowcampers and the Foundations clients.

The 27thStudy Tour

Designed to immerse the participants in

the history and socio-cultural state of the

Philippines and the Japanese-Filipino

relations, the 27thStudy Tour hosted by

CFFP for Japanese students brought

the international scholars to places in

the Philippines of historical

significance, with emphasis on relics ofJapanese occupation in the country.

Held simultaneously with the 89th

Work Camp, the study tour alsoallowed the participants to interact

with the indigenous people and

marginalized group of the country, and

meeting with the local community

organizations which are equally-

committed in addressing these sectorsneeds.

The tour allowed the Japanese scholars

to talk directly to members of the Aeta

community, with residents and those

making a living in dumpsites, and with

community-organizers assisting thesesections of the society.

The 10thHappy Camp

To even out work and study, CFFP

hosted another group of Japanese

scholars towards the end of the firstquarter of 2014 in the 10thHappy

Camp. Intended as the fun-part of the

Foundations programs, the happy

camp allows the participants to freely

interact with the Centers clients and

the residents of nearby settlements

(Barangays Baquioen and Sioasio)

through learning each others local

games, hobbies and past times, with

the eventual result of forging lasting

friendships, sincere camaraderie andvalues formation.


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I am Mebielyn Javier Fernandez, 16 years old

from Uradaneta Pangasinan. I was once a

street child but on May 26, 2006, everything

changed when I was admitted at Caring for the

Future Foundation Philippines (CFFP).

CFFP became my new family. I felt their love

and their care. But I will never forget the

hardships and struggles I experienced at a very

young age.

I used to be a street child. I used to beg in the

streets for money and food but now I can eat

three complete nutritious meals. The long

streets and sidewalks of Urdaneta City had

been my shelter and home with the rest of my

family. It didnt matter if it rained hard or if

its too hot. We didnt mind of our safety as

long as we are all together.

But everything changed when the Caring for

the Future Foundation came to rescue me. At

first, I was resistant being away from my

family. It was very hard.

As years passed, I came to realize how blessed

am I to be part of the CFF family. I can now

study which I thought I could never do if Im

still a street child. But more importantly I

learned how to love and care for myself and

others. I have learned many values that are

beneficial to my growing years. Now I have

become responsible and I am now able to

dream for my future.

On behalf of my co residents I am extending

my warmest gratitude to all benefactors who

continuously support us. Without you, wehave nothing. Without you, we are nothing.

With you, our dreams will finally be realized.

You all gave us hope that no matter how

difficult our lives are, there are still many

people who would care and love us.

I am knocking on your hearts once again for

your continuous support to the Caring for the

Future Foundation Philippines. My brothers

and sisters and I look forward to a brighter

future because of the help you have given to usthrough CFFP. Maraming salamat po!

Belens Story

The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in

what he is capable of receiving.Albert Einstein (1879-1955)


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Our HistoryIn 1993, pursuant to the partnership between the

YMCA of Saitama Japan and Pangasinan, Philippines,then YMCA Pangasinan General Secretary Edlario E.Campos, YMCA Saitama Executive Director AkiraFutagoishi and Holy Rosary College InstructorRamoncito Depusoy shared their views on how they

can help the less fortunate children in thePhilippines, particularly street children. The fruit ofthe discussion was a resolution to establish afoundation which will provide a home for theseorphans.

Thus, on January 18, 1998, with the inspiring

leadership of then Saitama YMCA Executive DirectorAkira Futagoishi, and with the dynamism ofPangasinan YMCA Directors Edlario E. Campos, LawyerClarence G. Decano, Engineer Joseph G. Lo, DagupanCity Assessor Jose Sanchez, and Pangasinan YMCA

General Secretary Maria Cristina A. Dalope, theCaring for the Future Foundation was incorporatedunder Securities and Exchange CommissionRegistration No. B 199800089 while its license to

operate the Center was granted by the Department ofSocial Welfare and Development on July 02, 2001 withlicense No. 014.

Today, the Caring for the Future Foundation hasgrown to include a main office in Japan and anotherCenter in Malaysia. Through proper coordination,

cooperation and synergy, the Caring for the FutureFoundation looks forward to helping and caring formore children to ensure a brighter future not just forthese children but for the whole world as well.

WorkCampvolunteersshowcasesthespiritof

bayanihanastheytransferthebahaykubo

toitsfinallocation.

TheCFFPCenterduringitsinfancy. TheCenterislovinglybuiltbyvolunteersbothfromPhilippines&Japan.


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Our Vision

The Caring for the Future Philippines envisions to be ofservice to more less-priveleged children.

Our MissionAs stewards and guardians of our children, it is our missionto ensure that our less-privileged children be givenopportunities by providing them a foster home where theproper family life can be approximated, at least in the

meantime.

YES!!!YOUcan help

YES, I care for the future of our children

I would like to donate:

Php 3,000.00to help provide 1 year worth of

of Clothingincluding the school

uniform for 1 child.

Php 6,000.00to help defray School

Expenses (1 school year) for

1 child.

Php 9,000.00to help provide 1 year worth of

Medical Expenses (vitamins,vaccination, hospitalization) for1 child.

Php 12,000.00to provide 1 year worth of Food

Expenses for 1 child.

Or, I would like to make a one-time donation

of Php _____________________.

Other form of donation: ___________________________________________________________________________

Maraming Salamat po!

DONOR INFORMATION:

Full Name: ________________________

Address: __________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

Contact Nos: ______________________

______________________

______________________

E-mail: ___________________________

Birthday: _________________________

Contact Us:


P.O. Box 062403 Sual, PangasinanPHILIPPINES

!+639209098196"[email protected]


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P.O. Box 06, Barangay Baquioen

2403 Sual, Pangasinan09209098196

Caring for the Future Foundation - Philippines Issue # 1, June 2014

Caring for the Future Foundation -

Philippines would like to express its sincere

gratitude to its benefactors without whose big

hearts the Foundations programs intended to

uplift the condition of those in the lower spokesof fortunes wheel will never cross the realm of

reality.

1. Mr. Guanson Lo

Dagupan City

2. Ms. Jane Lo Ong

Dagupan City

3. Ms. Vicky Co

Dagupan City

4. Mrs. Virginia Tan

Dagupan City

5. Ms. Arlene Tiu

Dagupan City

6. Mrs. Marianne Tan Lor

Dagupan City

7. Mr. & Mrs. Margarito Lor

Butuan City

8. Engr. Richie Idjao

Laguna

9. Dr. Jerry del Rosario

Dagupan City

10. Dr. Arlene SanchezDagupan City

Salamat po!

Caring for the Future Foundation - Philippines

grassroots is a quarterly newsletter of the CFFP. grassroots symbolizes our vision of making a change for our future by caring for the

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11. Mr. Reynaldo Jimenez

Dagupan City

12. Mr. George Li

San Jacinto

13. Mr. Johnson Fernandez

Dagupan City

14. Ms. Maria Cristina Dalope-

Mamaril

Sta. Barbara

15. Dr. Geraldine Casipit

Lingayen Pangasinan

16. Ms. Anabelle Cua

Dagupan City

17. Ms. Rebecca Lim

Dagupan City

18. Mrs. Liduvina Antonio

Dagupan City

19. Social Work Department

PSU Lingayen20. DSWD FO 1

San Fernando, La Union

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