BY USA-EAST COAST CHARTER TEAM LEADER IVY ANTONIO
Last month, Pusong Pinoy acknowledged receipt of 6 large balikbayan boxes sent to the Philippines by DENNIS JARIN, Founder of Toy Run Foundation Inc. Dennis organized a hugely successful book and school supplies drive in New Jersey to benefit Pusong Pinoy's recipients last December.
On March 5th, members of PP's Philippine Core Team namely JOCEL ESTOQUE, SUSAN CHUA, BENG DIZON, CLAUDETTE LAGMAN, as well as Quezon City Team Leader LANCE BUCOY, got together to count and sort through hundreds of items donated by our generous heroes from Ocean County, New Jersey. Pusong Pinoy would like to acknowledge receipt of the following items:
BOOKS - 2,314
Crayons w/ hardcase by 64's- 17 boxes
Crayons by 24's- 76 boxes
Crayons by 48's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 36- 2 boxes
Glue- 6 bottles
Ruler- 30 pcs
Crayons by 96- 1 box
Crayons by 32's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 8's- 22 boxes
Crayons by 10's- 1 box
Crayons by 12's- 1 box
Crayons by 16's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 15's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 10's- 5 boxes
Colored pencils by 12's- 12 boxes
Glue sticks- 33 pcs.
Flashcards- 5 boxes
Fine tip markers- 1 box
Assorted erasers- 31 packs
Sharpeners-41 pcs.
Stapler set- 2 packs
Staple wires- 1 pack
Stationaries- 2 packs
Assorted erasers (loose)- 1 plastic bag
Colored markers by 10's- 9 packs
Colored markers by 20's- 6 packs
Colored markers by 12's- 2 packs
Hi-lighter by 3's- 1 pack
Ballpens (bundled) w/ eraser- 5 pcs.
Ballpens (bundled)- 60 pcs.
Ballpens by 12's- 3 boxes
Ballpens by 8's- 2 packs
Ballpens by 10's- 4 packs
Pencils by 20's- 17 boxes
Pencils by 24's- 7 boxes
Pencils by 16's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 60's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 8's- 47 packs
Pencils by 10's- 20 packs
Pencils by 12's- 5 packs
Pencils by 18's- 2 packs
Mechanical pencils- 2 packs
Pencils w/ eraser toppers- 13 pcs.
Loose pencils- 163 pcs.
Pencils (bundled) by 20's- 25 bundles
Notebooks- 19 pcs.
Yellowpad- 1 pack
Refiller- 1 pack
Crayons w/ hardcase by 64's- 17 boxes
Crayons by 24's- 76 boxes
Crayons by 48's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 36- 2 boxes
Glue- 6 bottles
Ruler- 30 pcs
Crayons by 96- 1 box
Crayons by 32's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 8's- 22 boxes
Crayons by 10's- 1 box
Crayons by 12's- 1 box
Crayons by 16's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 15's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 10's- 5 boxes
Colored pencils by 12's- 12 boxes
Glue sticks- 33 pcs.
Flashcards- 5 boxes
Fine tip markers- 1 box
Assorted erasers- 31 packs
Sharpeners-41 pcs.
Stapler set- 2 packs
Staple wires- 1 pack
Stationaries- 2 packs
Assorted erasers (loose)- 1 plastic bag
Colored markers by 10's- 9 packs
Colored markers by 20's- 6 packs
Colored markers by 12's- 2 packs
Hi-lighter by 3's- 1 pack
Ballpens (bundled) w/ eraser- 5 pcs.
Ballpens (bundled)- 60 pcs.
Ballpens by 12's- 3 boxes
Ballpens by 8's- 2 packs
Ballpens by 10's- 4 packs
Pencils by 20's- 17 boxes
Pencils by 24's- 7 boxes
Pencils by 16's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 60's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 8's- 47 packs
Pencils by 10's- 20 packs
Pencils by 12's- 5 packs
Pencils by 18's- 2 packs
Mechanical pencils- 2 packs
Pencils w/ eraser toppers- 13 pcs.
Loose pencils- 163 pcs.
Pencils (bundled) by 20's- 25 bundles
Notebooks- 19 pcs.
Yellowpad- 1 pack
Refiller- 1 pack
Recently, Pusong Pinoy sent out Certificates of Appreciation to these groups/individuals for their contribution towards the promotion of literacy among underprivileged children in the Philippines:
CHRISTINA JARIN, FRANCES JARIN, SUSAN SERRAO, KYLIE CLARK, MOLLY SAUER, KATELYNN BRISCHLER, ANEKA POWELL, PAIGE FAGAN, MAKENNA MILKOVTZ, MEGAN PAWLOWSKI, JORDYN DOUGET, JULIE BERTOTI, SAMANTHA ANDEER, VICTORIA COSTA, ALYSSA ELIA-WAY, WINNIE DADIA-FOY, VILMA DADIA, ROSZEL PILAPIL, GREG DELFIERO, RIC ESPINA, CAROLYN NICOSIA, LESLEY DANIELS, MARY BLOOD, MARY HAMMETT, PATTI GREENWOOD, KRISTIN MCKELVY & WITW, RITA PARKER, SHERRY FORTNER, JOHN MATUSKA, JR., BONNIE STRENO, LINDA DUGAN, LAUREN DANIELS, DENNISE LUBANSKI, BG PINNIX BRAUN, FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISERS (DIANE SNEDDON AND BONNIE NELSON), STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS AND STUDENTS OF FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL & CUB SCOUT PACK 43
Last but not the least, to DENNIS JARIN for hosting these books and school supplies drive on behalf of Pusong Pinoy last December.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your participation and incredible support for Pusong Pinoy's ongoing book drive and upcoming school supplies project.
CHRISTINA JARIN, FRANCES JARIN, SUSAN SERRAO, KYLIE CLARK, MOLLY SAUER, KATELYNN BRISCHLER, ANEKA POWELL, PAIGE FAGAN, MAKENNA MILKOVTZ, MEGAN PAWLOWSKI, JORDYN DOUGET, JULIE BERTOTI, SAMANTHA ANDEER, VICTORIA COSTA, ALYSSA ELIA-WAY, WINNIE DADIA-FOY, VILMA DADIA, ROSZEL PILAPIL, GREG DELFIERO, RIC ESPINA, CAROLYN NICOSIA, LESLEY DANIELS, MARY BLOOD, MARY HAMMETT, PATTI GREENWOOD, KRISTIN MCKELVY & WITW, RITA PARKER, SHERRY FORTNER, JOHN MATUSKA, JR., BONNIE STRENO, LINDA DUGAN, LAUREN DANIELS, DENNISE LUBANSKI, BG PINNIX BRAUN, FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISERS (DIANE SNEDDON AND BONNIE NELSON), STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS AND STUDENTS OF FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL & CUB SCOUT PACK 43
Last but not the least, to DENNIS JARIN for hosting these books and school supplies drive on behalf of Pusong Pinoy last December.
Once again, thanks to everyone for your participation and incredible support for Pusong Pinoy's ongoing book drive and upcoming school supplies project.