Latinas to hold Latin Ball to help PH kids
04/27/2011
MANILA, Philippines - A group of Latinas based in the Philippines are organizing a charity ball to help raise funds for underprivileged kids in the country.
The Club de Damas Latinas (Latin American Women's Club) will hold its annual Gala Latina at Sofitel Philippine Plaza on May 7.
Funds to be raised will be earmarked for the Holy Family Home Makati Foundation and the Eugenia Ravasco Day Care Center in Parañaque City.
"Beyond the music, fashion and food at every Gala Latina is actually a shared commitment and conviction by our members and partners to give back to our host country... We have a common heritage. The best way to thank our host country is to help them," said club president Yesika Reveilhac.
For several years now, the annual Gala Latina has been a source of funding for the two charity organizations. "We are proud to see the impact that the funds generated from the charity ball have on the progress of our beneficiaries' efforts and activities," said Reveilhac.
Sr. Luz Maria Buitrago, T.C., Superior and Directress of Holy Family Home Makati Foundation, said the Latin Ball "means a lot to us." She added that among the first ones to help them take care of neglected, abused, and orphaned girls were members of the Club de Damas Filipinas. They have been helping out since 1997.
"Their personal involvement also means teaching cooking, grooming, and a lot of other things to the children," said Sr. Luz.
The Ravasco Day Care Center, meanwhile, takes care of children aged 3-6 years old, providing them basic health care and education while their parents go to work. The club has been extending help to the day care center since 2007.
For the past 15 years, the club has been holding the Gala Latina, a formal evening gala of authentic Latin food, wine, music, and dance.
This year's Gala Latina will feature live performances by Salsa Manila and Cuban Style, with music by Onda Latina and DJ Jonathan.
Aside from the dancing, guests will also get the chance to win prizes in the raffle, and participate in a silent auction of prized items.
The Club de Damas Filipinas was formed in 1966 as the Latin Women's Club to gather women from Spanish-speaking countries in North and South America and Europe who are living in the Philippines. It currently has 75 members.
The Club de Damas Latinas (Latin American Women's Club) will hold its annual Gala Latina at Sofitel Philippine Plaza on May 7.
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| Dancers show what Latin dance is all about at the press conference for this year's Gala Latina. |
"Beyond the music, fashion and food at every Gala Latina is actually a shared commitment and conviction by our members and partners to give back to our host country... We have a common heritage. The best way to thank our host country is to help them," said club president Yesika Reveilhac.
For several years now, the annual Gala Latina has been a source of funding for the two charity organizations. "We are proud to see the impact that the funds generated from the charity ball have on the progress of our beneficiaries' efforts and activities," said Reveilhac.
Sr. Luz Maria Buitrago, T.C., Superior and Directress of Holy Family Home Makati Foundation, said the Latin Ball "means a lot to us." She added that among the first ones to help them take care of neglected, abused, and orphaned girls were members of the Club de Damas Filipinas. They have been helping out since 1997.
"Their personal involvement also means teaching cooking, grooming, and a lot of other things to the children," said Sr. Luz.
The Ravasco Day Care Center, meanwhile, takes care of children aged 3-6 years old, providing them basic health care and education while their parents go to work. The club has been extending help to the day care center since 2007.
For the past 15 years, the club has been holding the Gala Latina, a formal evening gala of authentic Latin food, wine, music, and dance.
This year's Gala Latina will feature live performances by Salsa Manila and Cuban Style, with music by Onda Latina and DJ Jonathan.
Aside from the dancing, guests will also get the chance to win prizes in the raffle, and participate in a silent auction of prized items.
The Club de Damas Filipinas was formed in 1966 as the Latin Women's Club to gather women from Spanish-speaking countries in North and South America and Europe who are living in the Philippines. It currently has 75 members.
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