Author Topic: Outreach program to the Home for the Golden Gays (Read 3845 times)

Bananafish · « **on:** October 20, 2011, 03:02:18 AM »

Friends from Akei asked me if PG4M could organize an outreach program to Home for the Golden Gays this November as a way of celebrating Pride month.

I was thinking of contacting the administrator of the Home first to ask them when would be a good time to visit (we're targetting November 19), what activities will the residents enjoy, and what kind of assistance do they need the most.

But this early, I'd like to invite everyone who to join us in this outreach program. It should be a welcome change to the usual site meet-up activities that we did in the past.

Bananafish · « **Reply #161 on:** November 17, 2011, 08:43:32 AM »

Quote from: theZEAlot (formerly Mara) on November 16, 2011, 02:00:16 AM

gora kami ni clara.. saan ba ang meeting place? i might be coming earlier since hahatid ko lang si ermats sa airport ng 8AM then free nako the whole day (most probably)

You could drop by my place if you want to hang out bago tayo gumora.

Bananafish · « **Reply #162 on:** November 17, 2011, 08:44:46 AM »

Hello, beautiful people. We could still use some pledges for these items for the visit on Sunday:

3 bouquets of flowers (para sa beau-con ng mga Lola)
3 sashes for the Bb. Golden Gay (or whatever we'll call the beau-con)

disposable plates (good for 75 people)
disposable forks (good for 75 people, preferrably those that won't break easily)
disposable cups (good for 75 people)
ice and ice box
lots and lots of softdrinks
bottled water

Hatch · « **Reply #163 on:** November 17, 2011, 01:21:03 PM »

i wanna join. kaya lang i have personal issues to attend to muna. haha..

Lanchie · « **Reply #164 on:** November 17, 2011, 07:54:40 PM »

ay naku Hatch.
we're already planning out for the Sunday event.
And we need people to confirm na as early as now.

Naivete · « **Reply #165 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:16:34 AM »

Heniway, I just received a donation (PhP 1000.00) from Roby Quitoriano...

and PhP 500.00 lang muna ang pledge ko for the program... I'll give separately for the Pride March budget at a later date...

Lanchie · « **Reply #166 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:56:39 AM »

Okay. I'll try to consolidate this later.

Bananafish · « **Reply #167 on:** November 18, 2011, 09:32:27 AM »

I've crossed out some of the items na taken na (i.e., may nag-pledge na). We still need a few items for Sunday:

~~3 bouquets of flowers (para sa beau-con ng mga Lola)~~
3 sashes for the Bb. Golden Gay (or whatever we'll call the beau-con)

disposable plates (good for 75 people)
disposable forks (good for 75 people, preferrably those that won't break easily)
disposable cups (good for 75 people)
ice and ice box
lots and lots of softdrinks
lots and lots of bottled water

Lanchie · « **Reply #168 on:** November 18, 2011, 12:32:14 PM »

AJ Francisco 200
Aisa Maceda and Hannah Zafra 200
JP Macatugal and Red Olingo 300
Matt Manuel 100
Dennis and Aster Villapando Dizon 500
Cindy Nito 100

Anonymous 3000
undergrave 200
Geeky Guide and garapata 2000
Elphaba 6340
Mara and Clara 500

Ed Evangelista 1000

Total amount at hand: 14440

Naivete · « **Reply #169 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:11:42 AM »

Aw! fantastic! so we hit our mark din pala, haha!

Lanchie · « **Reply #170 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:20:19 AM »

I'm still expecting P1K from Bananafish's friend.

Also, dahil purita rin ako, my donation will be contributed na lamang for the march on the 3rd. para naman may budget tayo for our pins.

Naivete · « **Reply #171 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:06:22 AM »

Quote from: LanchiE on November 19, 2011, 02:20:19 AM

I'm still expecting P1K from Bananafish's friend.

Also, dahil purita rin ako, my donation will be contributed na lamang for the march on the 3rd. para naman may budget tayo for our pins.

and you haven't included the 1k I have from my friend, and 500 from me...

let's discuss the allocation of the funds later when we meet...

Lanchie · « **Reply #172 on:** November 19, 2011, 04:18:55 AM »

oo nga pala.
later na lamang.

projnex · « **Reply #173 on:** November 20, 2011, 08:09:07 PM »

Hey, thanks guys for donating & coming to the outreach program! Hope you all had fun!

Ayan, Pride March naman!

Bananafish · « **Reply #174 on:** November 21, 2011, 04:58:02 AM »

A quick postscript from a fabulous weekend at the Home for the Golden Gays.
http://antifornicator.com/2011/11/21/a-quick-postscript-from-a-fabulous-weekend-at-the-home-for-the-golden-gays/

The fund-raising went better than our initial estimate and in behalf of PinoyG4M, I am thanking everyone who gave their aid for our elderly sisters. I wish all the sponsors could have seen the smiles of the golden gays when we presented our gifts; they made all the effort from the last few weeks worth it.

Special mention should be given to the team that made everything happen: The indefatigable Nex and PJ of Akei, as well as the rest of the Salenda siblings (whom I owe another pot of pasta). Juna and his wonderful graphics, Acee, and especially Lanchie for letting us bully him into handling the collected funds for the event. Jerome and Erik for ensuring that we could give the 2 sacks of rice we promised. Alex and the beautiful bouquets he bought from Dangwa. Markee the amazing host, Leo and my boyfriend Bern who put up with me when I got annoyingly impatient.

There are also the other volunteers who joined us in entertaining our Lolas: Annabs and Sky, Marko of UP Babaylan, Alver, Athan, Ethan, Tan-tan and Glen, and Page, who missed the program but still came to show support.

While I wrote that we entertained the golden gays, the truth is that they were the ones who entertained us with their hospitality and fabulousness. Growing up gay at a time when people are more hostile against homosexuals could break a person, but the members of the Home are not broken. When we had the beauty contest earlier, one of the judges asked one of the Lolas what was the thing he regrets the most in his life. The contestant gave a very confident answer: “I have no regrets.”

When I think of the many times I complained of petty inconveniences, it was very humbling to hear the stories of people who had not had an easy life but still managed to find happiness where they could. Like another contestant from the beauty contest, I wish I could remain as radiant and fabulous when I reach eighty-one. Heck, I wish I could grow to reach eighty-one.

That was the first part of Akei and PinoyG4M’s project to help the Home for the Golden Gays. We still have several unfinished long-term activities for the Home, but we had a great start which makes us excited to complete our other activities.

And, man, I still have to upload this afternoon’s photos.

Naivete · « **Reply #175 on:** November 21, 2011, 10:34:07 PM »

lovett!

It was so much fun! kapagod but fun, nonetheless...

Lesh · « **Reply #176 on:** November 22, 2011, 04:29:18 AM »

Yey.. even if Im nt thre.. was proud u did it guys.. sa uulitin ulit.. and do hope dmi pa taung outreach program.. and excited bout that.. ^_^ cheers to all.. saya naman..

Lanchie · « **Reply #177 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:38:06 AM »

I will be posting the cash inflow and expenses for the outreach. We still have some funds left from the event that we will be building for the Pride March and other long term projects that are dedicated to the Home.

And thank you, everyone for your contribution for this project. This has made my birthday the most fulfilling.

Lanchie · « **Reply #178 on:** November 28, 2011, 09:29:58 PM »

Here are some of the pictures from the Outreach:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

nahagas na ko. eto nalang muna harhar

Bananafish · « **Reply #179 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:50:29 PM »

You could visit the website of the Home for the Golden Gays at http://homeforthegoldengays.org
You could also like their Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Home-For-The-Golden-Gays/283098678401029

Lanchie · « **Reply #180 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:56:22 PM »

Quote from: Bananafish on November 29, 2011, 02:50:29 PM

You could visit the website of the Home for the Golden Gays at http://homeforthegoldengays.org
You could also like their Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Home-For-The-Golden-Gays/283098678401029

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