Chinelas For Kids which is also known as "CHINELAS PARA NA MGA POBRE BATA" is an Outreach Program of Mary Ann Go in coordination with Montessori De Zamboanga in Zamboanga City, Philippines. This outreach program in cooperation with other religious organizations are very active in helping children who are abandoned, orphaned, and those children who are abused, maltreated and exploited.
What does Chinelas means?
Chinelas is a Chavacano dialect that means Slippers. Chavacano is a dialect native to the city of Zamboanga. Chavacano is Spanish based Creole language that is spoken in Zamboanga City, the oldest Creole language in world that has survived for more than 400 years.
Who is Mary Ann?
Mary Ann Nicollette Go is just an ordinary girl, with an extraordinary heart. Mary Ann felt that she is a very fortunate to have all the convenience in life, that she needed to share her blessings in her own little way. First she started sending back her old clothes and shoes, then she also started sending her Christmas money, as well. Having mentioned her plans to her family, "Chinelas" got its green light to start helping kids in need in the Philippines. With the cash that Mary Ann had on hand, She was able to purchase about 300-400 slippers. These slippers were very special to these kids. For the first time, they would be able to own a pair of slippers. These children never owned a pair of shoes or slippers in their life.
"These children should be protected in the simplest way,
by protecting their feet from harm.
This outreach program will make a difference a child's life."
- Mary Ann Nicollette Go
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| Mary Ann with her banner. It means "Slippers for the poor children" |
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| She is their personal slipper fitter girl that day. |
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| Every little thing counts. In this one, just keeping the feet clean and protected can change everything |
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HOLY WEEK 2009
During Mary Ann's Spring Break, She went to the Philippines with her mom to observe Holy Week. During this time, she took the opportunity to meet up with several Religious Organizations and Groups that are very active in helping Children.
In a little town called TALON-TALON. The Reception and study center for children. They Help children between 0-6 years old who were abandoned, orphaned, maltreated, and whose parents are serving long term in institutions such as sanitarium, prisons, hospitals and who were voluntarily surrendered by their parents.
Mary Ann is back in the United States and Pursuing a college degree at a local college. She is still very active in jewelry making.
If you want to follow her:
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Now
As of August 30th2011
Mary Ann is back in the United States and Pursuing a college degree at a local college. She is still very active in jewelry making.
If you want to follow her:
Tumbler
http://maryygo.tumblr.com/
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