- 0:00 Introductory Slide Show
- 6:30 Welcome Message from John Drake
- 9:09 Lingap Kids Sing (Hello From My Heart)
- 11:33 Lingap Center Tour - Jojin Ladroma
- 22:56 Lingap Project History - Judy Drake
- 29:36 Finances; Brian Borque
- 39:25 Sponsorship Program - Rick Higdon
- 43:50 Investments - David Richmond
- 49:05 Children's Choir (Counting Numbers)
- 53:12 Succession Planning - Fr. Geoff Rose
- 59:08 Website Tour - Jeff Drake
- 1:11:18 Closing Remarks from John Drake
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Use Me, Lord
The Lingap Center is featured in "The Word Amoung Us" magazine
The day before I was scheduled to leave the Philippines, I toured Toledo City, Cebu with the mayor. One of our last stops was the Lingap Center. The word "lingap" means "emergency" in Tagalog: the center was a residential home for children in "emergency" situations - abuse, neglect, homelessness, and orphaned. It was a sad place and not maintained well. Although it was formerly a slaughterhouse for pigs, the center was a better option for the homeless and those in cri sis than living on the streets or in an abusive home - but not by much.
The Lingap Center is recognized by the President of the Philippines
On January 6, 2006, John was named an "Adopted Son of Toledo City" by the Toledo City Council and Mayor Arlene Zambo. Later, he was named one of the "Outstanding Toledano's" for 2006 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo!
Powerful Dreams
Reprinted with permission from Jackson Magazine
Former CMS Energy Vice President John Drake has always been an early riser. But on one particular morning, he could not sleep and headed to work earlier than normal. Thoughts of how he was going to organize and run an orphanage thousands of miles away....
Third Saturday
A Lingap Center Outreach Program
On the third Saturday of each month, a children's mass is held, followed by a soup kitchen ... During regular months, attendance numbers range from 200 - 600. However January tends to be the most heavily attended month. In January of 2009, over 800 children attended. In January of 2010, over 1200 attended and in January of 2011, over 5000 were present. 7000 meals were provided on that day!
Latest Newsletter
My most recent update letters have focused on the past two, very challenging years at the Lingap Center in Toledo City, Cebu. This was due to the seemingly endless 'covid-chaos' and then dealing with the devastating December 2021 Typhoon Odette which struck the central Philippines, including Toledo City. My April update letter mentioned that we were very fortunate that no one 'was injured and we sustained very little damage to the Lingap Center itself. But the impact on our community and subsequently life at the Lingap Center, was dramatic.
Since then, things have slowly been returning to 'normal.' I was able to visit the Center for the first time in April and Fr. Geoff Rose, (my eventual successor) was able to visit earlier this month. The frustrating mask mandate was thankfully lifted in May and the children and staff were
John Ryan
John Ryan, Lingap Ward, tells the story of the Lingap Center's impact on his life.
John Drake and Aileen of the Lingap Center
John Drake visited Transfiguration on the weekend of November 9, 2014 and brought one of the Lingap Center wards, and success stories, Aileen who shared her story.
Jackson Citizen Patriot coverage of the Lingap Center
Former Jackson businessman continues commitment to Philippine children
Drake is the president of the Lingap Children's Foundation, which supports impoverished and neglected children through the Lingap Center in Toledo City, Philippines.
CNN Coverage of the Lingap Center
We are very excited to announce that on May 18, CNN ran a major feature story on the Lingap Center on their international online news service. It can be found by clicking on the link below. This is really great news for us!! Please take a look!
The Lingap Center and John Drake
are featured in Faith Magazine
Reprinted with permission from Faith Magazine
It was common for children to be sprawled out on the sidewalk sound asleep. The locals would simply step right over them as if they weren't even there. I was deeply troubled each time I saw a child living like this, but it was everywhere...
