- 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
During my trips to the Lingap Center, the Lingap kids are always curious about many things, but they are especially curious about all of you - our larger Lingap family. "Who are the people who help us?" They ask questions about everything! They want to know what the schools are like in the U.S., the churches and about the well-being of everyone. I do my best to answer all of their questions, especially the ones about you, our supporters. The Lingap kids realize that without you behind us, nothing would have been possible at the Lingap Center. I always tell them that we are all one very large Lingap family and that as a family, we are here for each other and that helping others is the greatest gift that we can give to ourselves!!
Most of all, they want to know if snow is really like cotton!!! In the Philippines, the coldest temperatures they have ever experienced are perhaps 75 or 80 F. Usually, it's in the 90s or higher!! I can only suggest that they go sit in the refrigerator for a while! They tell me that it's absolutely impossible for anything to be as cold as the snow that I have described!
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...
