Ruddy and Cristina Ancheta

United States Board

Ruddy and Cristina have served in various humanitarian endeavours over the last twenty years. They began working for the desperately poor on "smokey mountain" in the Philippines before serving with "Gleanings For the Hungry" in California. After working with the homeless in San Francisco they moved on to Pastoring a church in Newark, California.

Latest Blog Posts

04 Apr

Boys Day at the Beach

Our boys have not been allowed off our premises for over two years but finally, they were allowed out! What an exciting day that ws for them!... read more

05 Nov

Typhoons and Lockdown

Our kids are still on lockdown! It is now nine (9) months since they have been able to go off the property but they are vstill smiling!They have also ... read more

08 Jul

Covid Update

Ruel Foundation - Give A Smile are managing very well through Covid-19 thanks to our very dedicated staff. It has had it’s challenges though with 50... read more

20 Dec

Give A Smile Romblon has Moved!

We have decided to move our children’s home in Romblon to be more accessible for the families that need it most.We have had two years in a beautiful... read more

What People Say

My wife and I are pleased to endorse the work of the "Ruel Foundation." The foundation has its roots in Eastern Samar, as Ruel is a native son of Eastern Samar. Many of the children from this region are being helped and cared for by the foundation. We look forward with anticipation to working with David and his team in the coming years.

Lieutenant General Rupert Ambil (PDF)Former Governor of E.Samar

The Ruel Foundation is simple in concept and compassionate in spirit. These qualities resonate deeply throughout the Christian Gospel. Jesus spoke simply to children and treated the poor and broken with compassion. The "Foundation" makes it possible for us to do likewise.

Francis P. CarollArchbishop of Canberra and Gouldburn

Ruel Foundation