Chino Hills -based CA public charity corporation, Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN), launched the Masks Initiative this week to respond to the growing shortage of personal protective equipment. WIN is committed to support healthcare workers so they are best equipped to care for the various communities in the midst of this progressing pandemic. —Masks were delivered today to St Edna Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Santa Ana, CA.

—From: Guerrero, Fay – St. Edna Subacute & Rehab Cent <FGuerrero@covenantcare.com>

Date: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020, 12:24 PMTo: Agner, Maria <MAgner@mhealth.com>

Subject: Thank You WIN

Dear Dr. Agner,On behalf of the St. Edna staff, Please extend our gratitude to the generous donation of masks from W.I.N.

WE appreciate the support during this challenging times.

Sincerely,

Fay Guerrero, RNDirector of Nursing Services

St. Edna Sub Acute and Rehabilitation Center

The balance of life is in two hands. One hand to take, and the other hand to give. – Unknown

#WINstrong

ConquerWINg COVID-19:

Public Charity Corporation, WARAYNON INITIATIVE NETWORK (WIN), responds to the pandemic.

• The M & M Initiative

To show support for the healthcare frontliners, WIN will be providing MASKS -breathing armors (reusable cloth masks) and surgical face masks where they are allowed to selected hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. For those workplaces strictly enforcing the use of no less than the KN95 mask, we will be providing that as well when the delivery comes. Thank you to Board Member, Jason Colasito, for procuring this scarce commodity.

And in appreciation for their sacrifice and dedication, WIN will have MEALS delivered to different healthcare workplaces located in LA County, Orange County, Riverside County, etc.

WIN also recognizes the commitment and hard work of the postal workers, so meals will be delivered as well to a USPS location in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles as a show of gratitude and appreciation.

• The Senior Ministry Care Meals Initiative

WIN, in partnership with the Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana (CCSV) in Los Angeles, will be providing lunch care meals to 30-35 members of the Senior Ministry, one of the most vulnerable groups to this global crisis. These are mostly senior parishioners who have little or no family support that are usually picked-up and brought to the parish hall by church volunteers for a monthly luncheon. Because of the safer at home and social distancing protocols, WIN will be delivering the meals to their homes for the next few months. Thank you to Board Member, Jiggs Ibarrola, Gina Girlie
for taking the lead on this one.

• The Food Bank Initiative

WIN has decided at these trying times to join in the fight against hunger. Two FOOD BANKS have been initially identified and WIN will be donating FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) to each one to support provision of cooked meals to hundreds of families on a daily basis.

The food banks are managed by these 501c3 organizations as follows.

• Isaiah’s Rock (isaiahsrock.org), Chino, CA

“At Isaiah’s Rock we believe if you have food on your table, there is NO reason why your neighbor should go hungry. It is only because of the collective efforts of all the volunteers and supporters that we are able to serve so many in such a big way.”

• Mary’s Kitchen (maryskitchen.org), Orange, CA

“Helping the Less Fortunate since 1984”
“Feeding an average of 200 people Monday-Saturday”

WE ARE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THESE INITIATIVES BECAUSE OF THE UNWAVERING SUPPORT OF OUR PAST AND PRESENT DONORS AND PATRONS. THANK YOU FOR GIVING US HELP EVERYTIME WE ASK!
WE THRIVE BECAUSE OF YOUR DONATIONS.

TOGETHER, WE CAN WIN THIS FIGHT! ❤️

Thanksgiving Message from the Chairman of the Board to WIN members and General Assembly:

Today, we look back at another fruitful year for our Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN) as we celebrate its sixth year of existence as an organization, and I give thanks for our blessings of hope, friendship, resilience, and sense of community. 

There is so much to be thankful for…

We are truly grateful for the opportunities we took and the collaborations we made to give back to our fellow Waraynons in the form of sustainable livelihood skills training, the “BreadWINner Project” on July 1-10, 2019 led by our Chef/Corporate Auditor Derrrick Anido in which we empowered the community by training 30 participants from Region 8 in world-class culinary arts. The BreadWINner Project catapulted our organization into a different level of viability and presence in the community when we got awarded a Presidential Citation from the Rotary Club of Kandaya-Tacloban for “achieving the goals and objectives of the project” and for WIN’s  meritorious and active performance in promoting the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self”, presented by its President Liza B. Calda on July 5, 2019 at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.

 I’d like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to Chef Derrick’s amazing team of chefs for sharing their passion and precious time: Manly Bayona, Sherry Go, Angie Parina and Richiel Marie Canares; to our Project partners, without whose collaboration this project may not have come into fruition: the Rotary Club of Kandaya-Tacloban, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry-Leyte-Tacloban, Inc., ACLC College, Petron Gasul (Carbert Marketing-Tacloban) and An Waray Party-List. 

Another project still in progress, the “SeWINg for the good” will benefit the needy and marginalized families in Leyte and Samar, Philippines by receiving bed linens sewn by our very own WIN members and officers headed by Tetet Uy, Mae Delgado-Anido, Marla Butalid-Sabarre and Pie Ortega to name a few. 

 I’m excited and grateful with another successful collaboration this year WIN has forged with FASO (Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra) on our recent WIN-FASO Instrument Workshop held last Nov. 9^th in Grand Avenue Park Community Building, Chino Hills, CA. A shout-out goes to our VP-Marketing/musician Maxinne Vergara and Louie Ramos (VP-Board of Directors, FASO) for a job well-done,  the workshop was a refresher for our local musicians/artists who play violin, viola and cello ranging from third grade to young adult. This program is an initiative to revitalize our mission in promoting music and art among our young artists with the end-goal of reviving our WIN orchestra and eventually creating concert(s) in 2020. 

Looking forward also to our caroling activity this upcoming Holiday Season. Big thanks to FIH (Friends in Harmony) for collaborating with our WIN talented singers, the group will be visiting selected homes and bring cheer for the season by singing Christmas carols. And of course, our upcoming WIN Holiday Appreciation Party on Dec. 28, 2019 at Julio’s Pizza/Banquet Hall in Artesia, CA will cap a beautiful year we had. 

In summary, I am so thankful for being a part of such dynamic group…the camaraderie we shared, your love and support, the laughter and the spirit of volunteerism you provided WIN these past years. Above all, I am humbled and grateful for the trust and confidence you’ve given me as your Chairman. 

I look forward to another exciting year ahead of us. On behalf of the WIN Board and my family, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I send you best wishes for a holiday weekend filled with family, friends, love and laughter!

All my best,

Neil Colinayo

Chairman

Waraynon Initiative Network

#WINstrong

#WeWINasOne

Waraynon Initiative Network is teaming up with FASO for a workshop happening on 11/9! Registration is $10, and we still have a few spots available!

Please message me if you’re interested or know someone who would be good for this workshop! This workshop is for violin/viola/cello players from grades 3 to young adults.