A Blessed 2007

From top to bottom: Therese, Becky, Maripi, Michele, our hosts, Elvie and Ed, Marjorie and Edmon, Peachy, Sister Haydee, Evelyn, Greg and Junnie

What a year it was! We can't thank the Lord enough for the blessings that were outpouring to GK Youth Build in 2007. What fitting tribute to toast the year than to have a simple get-together on our Lady's day, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

A night of dancing. Good food. Sharing. Praying and most of all a night to bid bon voyage to our dear Marj Mella. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to Marj. But we know our loss is the Philippines gain! More power to you and Edmon.

More power to GK Youth Build in 2008! Here's a slideshow of the night's festivities!

GK Youth Build Honored in GK Heroes' Night

Last Sunday, December 2, 2007, there was snow pouring down from the heavens. That night at the Living Arts Center in Mississauga, it wasn't only a snow storm but a storm of praises and thanksgiving to the many Gawad Kalinga advocates in Toronto.

And as part of the downpour of blessings, GK Youth Build and its core officers were pleasantly surprised to be honored and be part of the GK Heroes' Night 2007 which had Mr. Tony Meloto and Mr. Dylan Wilk as guests of honor and speakers for the special occasion.

From left: Tony Meloto, Elvie, Junnie and Michele, Ricky Cuenca, and Peachy (not in picture, Maripi Leynes)

Of course, the honor is shared to all the youths who volunteered their time, treasure and talent, and to the rest of the youth of Canada who are willing to do the same thing as what Therese, Christine and Aldrich did for 2007. We hope to see you in 2008!

Here are the rest of the images for the night: (click pic to view larger image)

Other groups lauded were: the Toronto Press Corps, Leyte Association of Toronto, Saladmaster, 680 Electronics, Light of Jesus, the Philippine Consulate represented by Consul General Mosquera, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto, the Ontario Ministry of Immigration, College of the Holy Spirit, Kalayaan, Peachy and Greg Forbes, Emmanuel Moya and family amongst others.

Despite the snowstorm, the attendance was almost perfect. Truly a night of heroes for braving the stormy night.

To all the GK Youth Volunteers, the appreciation is more to you and your efforts for 2007!