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Building stronger communities from the ground up through health care and education

12/31/2025

2025 was a year of meaningful growth and impact for The Ruth Sembrano Foundation.

This year, we are proud to highlight:

• Our partnership with Cisco and the receipt of a grant to develop a curriculum that supports and empowers teachers

• The successful handover of newly built classrooms to Tabon Elementary School, providing students with safe and supportive learning environments

• The addition of Marie to our team in a full-time capacity, strengthening our organizational leadership and operational capacity

We are deeply grateful to our partners, supporters, and community who made these milestones possible. Together, we continue to advance access to quality education and long-term opportunity, and are excited for 2026.

Happy New Year!

09/17/2025

“The Ruth Sembrano Clinic: Healing Tondo, Inspiring Communities”

From March to August 2025, the Ruth Sembrano Clinic in Tondo has provided 1,086 free medical consultations to families in Manila’s poorest community.

👶 60% of patients are children, ensuring healthier futures for Tondo’s next generation.
👥 65% female vs. 35% male patients, showing that care reaches across all ages and genders.
🌬️ Respiratory diseases remain the most common health issue, especially with the most recent Tondo fires, followed by stomach and skin conditions.

While the Ruth Sembrano Clinic is at the heart of this mission, RSF continues to support 3 other partner clinics in Bulacan, Naic, and Sibunga.

Together we are building healthier, thriving communities across the Philippines.

✨ Every consultation, every medicine, every training strengthens our mission of accessible, quality healthcare for all.

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09/07/2025

Business Trip to Dalaguete, Cebu (August 28–29, 2025)

Our Director of Philippine Operations, Marie Anton Sembrano, together with Education Technology Consultant, Lotty Barcenilla, visited Tabon Elementary School and met with Mayor Bembie Tambis and other local leaders to strengthen partnerships and move ongoing projects forward.

Two new classrooms at Tabon Elementary are now in use, while support has been secured to continue the construction of the third classroom. The trip also provided an opportunity to discuss the Ruth Sembrano STEM Learning Hub and explore ways to further enhance learning spaces in the municipality.

Visits to Cawayan Elementary School and Dalaguete Central Elementary School also highlighted urgent needs in classrooms and computer labs, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts with educators and LGUs to address infrastructure and resource challenges.

This trip reinforced our commitment to building sustainable and long-term impact for students, ensuring that access to quality education remains at the heart of our mission.

08/28/2025

We are beyond thrilled to formally announce Marie Sembrano as our Director of Operations!

“It’s such an honor to be part of The Ruth Sembrano Foundation – an organization that uplifts and supports Filipino communities through providing access to education and healthcare,
something that I personally also believe in.

Born and raised Filipino, I take so much pride in my community. And to actively participate in its progress through the foundation fills me with excitement, purpose, and drive.

Having the position of Director of Operations is such a big responsibility but I’m looking forward
to the impact I bring not only to the organization but also to people through our projects.”

08/21/2025

On August 6, 2025, a massive fire broke out in Tondo, Manila – a community very close to our
hearts here in The Ruth Sembrano Foundation – leaving around 865 families homeless.

The Ruth Sembrano - Project PEARLS Clinic continues to serve our Tondo community through
free medical care. But with homes lost, a lot of the residents are in need of support to rebuild
their lives.

We have partnered again with our dear friends at Project PEARLS to raise funding for these
residents. We accept both monetary and in-kind donations like:

• Food & Clean Drinking Water – ready-to-eat meals, rice, canned goods, baby food/formula
• Clothing – shirts, pants, underwear, footwear, blankets
• Hygiene Kits – soap, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, sanitary pads, diapers
• Shelter Materials – mats, banig, folding beds, mosquito nets
• Cooking Materials

Please visit our website to make monetary donations.

05/27/2025

Service through art

Our hearts are full after an incredible day at the Ruth Sembrano–Project PEARLS Clinic in Tondo, where members of the AFP Civil Relations Service and U.S. Marines came together to paint a beautiful mural for the community.

Huge shoutout to AFP artist Luke Estraña for bringing the wall to life with a design that celebrates unity, hope, and healing. This is what partnership and purpose look like 💙

Thank you to all our volunteers and military partners who helped make this moment possible. This is just the beginning of a growing collaboration to bring dignity and care to underserved communities 🙌

05/25/2025

Looking for a way to make a real difference or want to be directly involved in taking action? Support the Ruth Sembrano Foundation and help us bring education and healthcare to the Filipino communities that need it most.

You can get involved by donating directly or shopping our merchandise. All proceeds go directly to our healthcare and education projects. If you want more information on each mission or want to directly make an impact, please visit our website.

Want to do more? Email our admin team to explore ways you can contribute to meaningful, actionable change. We are always exploring new opportunities and welcome feedback!

Together, we create impact.

05/12/2025

On this first day of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a light one of the heroes supporting emotional wellness in our communities.

Meet Melissa, the dedicated social worker from Project PEARLS. She works hand-in-hand with our healthcare team at the RSF-PEARLS Medical Clinic, offering more than just logistical support.

Melissa is often the first to listen, to comfort, and to guide families through emotional crises. In a community where access to formal mental health care is limited, her presence means hope, stability, and healing.

Mental health is health—and through partners like Melissa, we’re making sure it’s part of the care we provide every day.

05/11/2025

“Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who give everything for their families.

This is my mom, Ruth. She’s the reason I started The Ruth Sembrano Foundation — to carry on her love by serving moms and children in the poorest communities of the Philippines.

We’ve opened a clinic, built classrooms, and reached hundreds of families in her name.

If you’re grateful for your mom today, consider giving in her honor. Your support helps a mother in need give her child a better life.”
-Josh

https://www.theruthsembranofoundation.org/donate

05/06/2025

In 2024, The Ruth Sembrano Foundation:

👧🏽 fed 336 children fed
💊 distributed $2,000 worth of medical supplies
🏥 invested $28,000 in infrastructure and healthcare
🩺 cared for 824 patients at our clinic

We’re incredibly proud of the work we have done along side our partners, the lives touched and the hope restored across communities in the Philippines. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our cause. As we are well into 2025, we are going to continue supporting at an even larger scale in hopes of building a brighter future.

05/01/2025

We couldn’t have done it without them. 💙

Our incredible partner, Project Pearls, was the heart of the ground effort during our recent orthopedic mission trip. While The Ruth Sembrano Foundation funded X-rays and transportation for nearly 100 patients, it was the Project Pearls team who made it all happen—coordinating community outreach, scheduling patients, and ensuring everyone got to their appointments safely and on time.

A special shoutout to Melissa Bendanillo, Project Pearls’ dedicated social worker, and their amazing volunteers who stepped up as translators—bridging the gap between our orthopedic surgeon and the patients so that treatment plans were clearly understood.

The truth is, their entire organization is the secret to the success of our projects in Metro Manila. Their deep connection to the community and tireless efforts behind the scenes are what make these missions possible.

We simply could not reach and serve these communities without their partnership. 🙏

If you’re inspired by this work, please support Project Pearls and help them continue changing lives where it's needed most.

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PO Box 5537
Savannah, GA
31414

Telephone

+19125259207

Website

https://theruthsembranofoundation.org/

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