Sunday, May 24, 2009

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



WHAT IS PUSONG PINOY?
Headquartered in California, USA, Pusong Pinoy (Heart of a Filipino) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children in the Philippines.

WHAT IS PUSONG PINOY'S MISSION STATEMENT?
Our mission is to provide assistance to various public schools and organizations with effective programs designed to advance the well-being of disadvantaged children in the areas of education, health care and social services. Our primary focus is to promote literacy through reading.

HOW AND WHEN DID PUSONG PINOY START?
Click HERE to read how Pusong Pinoy started.

WHAT PROJECTS OR EVENTS DOES PUSONG PINOY HAVE?
Apart from our ongoing book drive, Pusong Pinoy has an extensive list of projects such as the food drive, scholarship program, livelihood project, feeding program and school supplies drive to name a few.   Click HERE to find out how you can help Pusong Pinoy.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECTS AND EVENTS?
Follow us on Facebook to get the latest announcements and updates on our latest projects and events or by visiting our website regularly.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN A PROJECT OR EVENT?
Pusong Pinoy thrives because of volunteers who willingly give their time, talent and resources to our cause. We fondly refer to them as "Heroes." There are a variety of ways to get involved. So come one, come all!  Please send us an email at pusongpinoyorg@gmail.com and let us know how you would like to participate. Be a Pusong Pinoy hero today!

WHAT KINDS OF BOOKS DO YOU ACCEPT AND WHERE CAN I SEND THEM?
We collect gently-used children's storybooks, picture books and chapter books from preschool to 4th grade level.   On some occasions, we get requests from schools or organizations for Grade 5 to Young Adult books.  Please email us to inquire if we are currently accepting these books.  However, we are not collecting reference books or textbooks at this time. Please send us an email for pick up/drop off arrangements.

HOW CAN I MAKE A MONETARY DONATION TO PUSONG PINOY?
Click on the "DONATE" button below to make an online donation or email us at pusongpinoyorg@gmail.com.

All donations, in-kind or monetary, are acknowledged on our Facebook page for transparency purposes.  Contributions to Pusong Pinoy in the United States are tax-exempt to the extent provided by law.

ARE PUSONG PINOY SHIRTS FOR SALE?
Yes! Purchasing a Pusong Pinoy t-shirt is just one of the many ways you can support our cause. You will not only help promote our cause but you will also help fund our cause. All proceeds from the t-shirt sales are used towards our operating expenses.  Our t-shirts are available for sale online - click on the link on the right side of our website.  You may also email at pusongpinoyorg@gmail.com  Order yours today!