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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....
Latest Newsletter
My life was dark like this before I arrive here in Lingap Center. My plans, my dreams and hopes is actually dark. The moon is the light given by God and that's Tito John, sponsors and staff.
My dark life turn into a bright life since I arrived in Lingap Center. Then, until I learn a magic word "TRY" from Tito John. I will try because I can do everything to have a brighter life. Someday, this tree will have fruit that can identify my life, brighter than before, as the result of trying.
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.
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...
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!