Almost Done... On the Road to Finish! Now Let’s Help Secure These Vulnerable Kids!
This Thanksgiving season, as we reflect on the blessings in our lives, we’re inviting you to join us in being a blessing to others—especially the most vulnerable among us: the children.
We are so close to completing a project that will protect, empower, and inspire. But we need your help to cross the finish line.
🚸 Help Us Construct a Fence—Just $24,520 Needed!These children, who gather daily to learn and grow, need a safe and secure environment. A simple fence can be their shield—from dangers, distractions, and harm.
It’s not just construction—it’s protection, peace of mind, and a promise of safety.
✨ Your help can keep them safe, so they can dream without fear.
💵 One Dollar Goes a Long Way in Nigeria!Did you know that $1 USD equals ₦1,690.39 Nigerian Naira?
That means every single dollar you give becomes a mile of hope for these children. Truly, you have the power to make a life-changing impact with even the smallest donation.
🙏 Let the Spirit of Gratitude Move Us to ActionAs we celebrate Thanksgiving and kick off Giving Tuesday, we invite you to give with joy and intention. Your gift can help finish the fence and build a future of safety, learning, and love for these poor kids.

💛 Be a Blessing Today:

1. Visit: www.foundationforthepoorinc.org
   
2. Click "Donate."
   
3. Choose: Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church
   

For our U.S. donors, your contribution is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!
Let’s finish what we started--together.
Let’s give these children the safe space they deserve.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving truly meaningful.

We are beyond excited to announce that for 2025, Foundation for the Poor (FFP) is bringing its life-changing mission home—to our beloved Philippines!
This year, we turn our hearts to Oriental Mindoro, where our Mangyan brothers and sisters continue to face the challenges of poverty and lack of access to education. In response, we are building a Learning Center—a safe and welcoming space where children and adults alike can finally learn to read, write, and dream bigger.

📘 Why Education?Because education is the first step toward a better life.
It opens doors to opportunity, gives voice to the voiceless, and helps break the cycle of poverty for future generations. Our Learning Center aims to do exactly that—empower the Mangyan community through knowledge, dignity, and hope.

🌱 How You Can HelpWe’re inviting Filipinos across the globe—OFWs, migrant families, and compassionate kababayans—to be part of this transformational mission.
Be a sponsor.
Be a light.

Be the reason someone learns to write their own name for the first time.
🎯 Every gift matters. No amount is too small when it comes from the heart.
👉 Donate now at www.foundationforthepoorinc.org

Just select “Pastol Ng Mga Dukhà (Shepherd for the Poor)” as your giving option.
Together, let’s build not just a center—but a future.
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Maraming Salamat. 💙

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news--we have officially received the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! 
This prestigious recognition is the highest level awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar), and it reflects our ongoing commitment to openness, integrity, and measurable impact. By sharing detailed financials, program metrics, and organizational strategies, we continue to prove that transparency and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.
What does this mean for you—our community, partners, and supporters?
It means that when you support our mission, you can do so with confidence, knowing we are fully dedicated to using every resource wisely and making a real difference.
💻 You can view our full profile and stay updated on our work here:
👉 https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/82-2139405
Thank you for walking this journey with us. Your trust fuels our purpose. Together, we’re building a brighter, more accountable future.