Arnel Pineda Foundation

http://arnelpineda.org/

Arnel Pineda Foundation, Inc. (APFI) is a non-stock, non-profit, and independent Philippine foundation that provides underprivileged children quality education, health services and medical attention.
For millions of youth in developing countries like the Philippines, education is seemingly beyond reach. Poverty and inadequate government support stifle the future aspirations of Filipino children. Hence, Arnel Pineda Foundation, Inc. (APFI) was formed, principally to address their sad plight by preparing them for a brighter future through education.
For APFI founder Arnel Pineda, the story starts the day he set foot on the streets of Manila, trying to survive on his own at the age of 14. Following his beloved mother’s illness that put his family in dire financial straits, Arnel experienced first-hand that survival for a street kid is a persistent – and most often – losing battle.

Today, blessed with the capability to give back, Arnel mobilizes his team to join the battle against poverty and its ensuing havoc on Philippine youth. His ongoing tenure as frontman of the American rock band Journey has allowed many individuals with shared goals to know him and join in helping children rise above their circumstances. You could join in making a difference in others’ lives – however little you can share.

You can help APFI make a difference in many ways
The street kids need a lot of life-sustaining assistance from us, but we can accomplish great things by working together. There are several ways you can get involved with our work:
1. Help raise awareness about the children’s plight by telling your friends and family about APFi. The more people learn about our efforts, the more help we can potentially receive and in turn offer to those in need.
2. Volunteer your time and talent. We welcome your help in any of our projects! We are looking to assign groups and rotate tasks. Please contact us if you wish to be part of the volunteer team.
3. Donate goods that might help in meeting the kids’ educational and health needs. APFI welcomes school supplies, clothes, non-perishable food items, medicine, medical supplies and other items for overall wellness. Please send these to:
Arnel Pineda Foundation, Inc.
146 Timog Avenue corner EDSA
1103 Quezon City, Philippines

4. Make a financial contribution – it provides direct and immediate impact. Please proceed to our DONATE page to learn more.

Please feel free to contact us; we look forward to answering any questions you may have. Please also consider liking APFI on Facebook and following us on Twitter. Thank you

http://arnelpineda.org/contact-us/