Hi everyone,

Happy New Year and I hope you are well! If you don't know already, I spent January in Bantayan Island, Cebu Philippines that started with a one week strategic visioning retreat with the philippines-based staff of my business, I Am Me Mentors. Simone and I spent the month here since the flight was so long and we developed a strong bond with our host family that reminds us so much of Dreams for a Re-Imagined Family, as they also house and guardian teens with the funds from their rental business. I started an open water swim lesson and training group 7 days/week for teens, lifeguards and coastguard and now we are finishing off our month with making our host Sheryl's dream come true of a beach cleanup food distribution for our neighborhood, Ocoy, on Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines this Friday before we depart. We are fundraising $750 over the next 3 days to provide a food pack to 150 families in the neighborhood who live with food insecurity, rewarding the participating teens for their leadership. Thank you so much for being a part of this important feat and please feel free to read Sheryl's note below to learn more!

A note from our host Sheryl:

"Okoy Guest House has been dedicated to empowering the youth and childrens through various initiatives, just like environmental awareness, tree planting, beach clean up drive, and feeding programs. We are excited to invite you to join us in this noble cause with your kind donations, together with our dear guests. Kudos to these incredible people Miss Michaela Miller and Miss Simon Coles selflessly contributes to helping our youth, here on bealf of I Am Me Mentors’ Strategic Visioning Retreat with the 2024 theme “Leadership” a program of I Am Me Admin Sync Hub. You are making a positive impact on the lives of our young ones. Your kindness, generosity, and dedication will make a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals. Keep inspiring.Our upcoming community service project aims to foster a stronger, more empowered community through our youth beach cleanup and food distribution. Thank you for their leadership. We believe that investing in the youth is an investment in the future, and with your support, we can create meaningful opportunities for their growth and development.Please help us reach our goal of $750 raised in 4 days!
Our goal is to provide food packs to 150 families, the approximate population of the Ocoy neighborhood where we reside. Every $5 will cover a 1-week family food pack:

2 kilos rice
2 packs of noodles
2 cans of sardines or any canned good

Support us in giving back to the community and youth of Barangay Ocoy. Together, we can make the world a better place!"

Ocoy Beach Cleanup & Food Distribution