Brief History of the Restored Heritage Foundation, Inc.

Marydel Glass of Chinese parentage, born in Cebu, Philippines in 1943 was transformed as a “Born-Again” Christian and was baptized by immersion on Nov. 16, 1997 at Pomerado Christian Church , Poway, CA., USA.. Thereafter she was called into serving the Lord and was given favor by HIM to minister to the people of Visayas region. She has been witnessing the “Good News” in Cebu City for the last four years since the year 2000 and in addition has been serving the people of Mabini, Bohol as well for a year now since April, 2004.

Through prayer, financial support of her sending church,and some more churches whom God provides during her servanthood years, along with her circle of friends, Marydel went ahead in faith, started a foundation. The process of which was not easy but because God is in control, He provided Marydel a group of warrior both locally and abroad to make this vision a reality. Furthermore, God sent a commited sister in faith, Susan Olano to come across Marydel and use her expertise as a consultant for various documentation. .. Then more commited Christians came along to organize the Board of Trustees.

Thus THE RESTORED HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC. a non-profit organization was born in January 2001. with a mission statement of helping the least fortunate, neglected children; disadvantaged, abused women; unwed mothers; and restore them to a God-esteemed heritage until they are complete in Christ.
Matthew 25:40 : “ I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine: you did it for ME.” (NIV)

Looking back it seems that it was only yesterday that the team consisted of Marydel Glass, Susan Olano and Remedios Go initiated the formation of the ministry while attended a birthday celebratrion in Manila in September, 2000.

Then on October 16, 2000 Susan Olano started inquiry from the SEC (where approval would be obtained) on what are the necessary procedures and preparation to start operating a foundation….

On November 2000, a group of Christian brethren was organized for intercessory prayer intended for the formation of the foundation..

On December 11, 2000 , the first board meeting was held, composed of 13 incorporators, five of which were elected as the Board of Directors.

Praise God, finally on Jan. 8, 2001 the blessing and inauguration of The Restored Heritage Foundation Inc. took place. Thereafter., the RH starts implementing some more basic services such as counseling, pre-school,, feeding, free medical/dental clinic, medical assistance, Bible Study fellowship catering to the poor people of the community of Duljo, Fatima, C. Padilla, Sawang Calero and San Nicolas..

Later on,, the shelter has been realized and it was opened on Nov.16, 2001 at Cansojong, Talisay City, its first location, then it was moved to B. Aranas for a better accommodation.

While at the main location, games and sports were opened for students and out-of-school youth to encourage using their time productively.

Up to this time, the full time staff are Marydel Glass and Susan Olano .who extended their extra time rather than considering of what they are supposed to be compensated. The medical practitioners render their services free of charge.

Presently, the foundation is hiring qualified full time staff that can carry out and implement the services of foundation more effectively…