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SUMMER 2026

Address: Barrio Anito, 9100 Mambajao
Camiguin Province, Philippines
Web address: http://family2family1975.org
E-mail: family.1975@yahoo.com

Dear Friends,    

This 8- year-old was mentioned in our last newsletter.  He has delayed development and attends a SPED class. He also gets physical therapy twice a week. He was born with contracted fingers on both hands. He cranks the pedal device to strengthen his hands and fingers. His handwriting has improved so much that his teacher gave him an award at the closing program “Alphabet Master”.  He is a very hard-working student. We provide for transportation both to physical therapy and to the SPED class.

           We got this active boy glasses when he was in kindergarten.  Six months later he broke the frames and we replaced them. Then this year as he was finishing Grade 2, he broke the frames again and we replaced them again.  Fortunately, his correction has stayed the same. At least, we know he needs them and he is using them.

     The Soro-Soro Elementary school asked Lea to come to their closing program and during the program they presented this certificate to Lea and   Family To Family.

   The new school year begins on June 8, 2026.  Lea and friends, who volunteer their help, will begin breaking down the packages of school supplies and sorting them into rice sacks (these can be reused unlike carboard boxes which fall apart in a short time).  This usually takes three to four days. Shortly after school starts, Jesse and Lea will deliver them to the individual 30 public elementary schools where we assist children.

      The store we purchase the supplies from in Mambajao already warned us the bill for the supplies will be higher this year.  The supplies turned out to be a bit less expensive, but some of the paper products were poorer in quality.  Never mind, they will still serve their purpose  – helping needy children get an education.

Grace & Peace,

Contributions are IRS tax deductible (ID#42-1087104 and eligible for matching by employers. They should be made Payable to Family To Family, Inc. If in U.S. $, Canadian $ or European currencies, they should be sent to:

Family to Family, Inc.
c/o Availa Bank
126 W 6th St.
Carroll IA 51401-2341

Letters should be sent to:

Diane Palmeri
3903 Pearl Avenue
Sophia, NC 27350
United States

For more photos of children being assisted, click here.