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Volunteerism

Bankers Make a Difference!

It’s fun to see how different stakeholders from the community come together to help each other.  Today, representatives from UnionBank Cebu came to the Rise Above Community Center and gave an early Christmas surprise for the kids. They came with prizes, food, and school and office supplies for our two …

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Volunteerism

Chinese Volunteers Help Fire Victims

A few months ago, more than 300 households were misplaced due to a big fire which happened at Sun Valley, V.Rama Road, Cebu. In these households, there are around 2 to 3 kids in each family. After the fire, they had to stay in the local gymnasium without the basic …

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Education

Mothers of New Kids at the Family Care Center

Written by: Allison Auman, Mary Grace Tito and Phoebe Erandio, UP Mass Communication Interns On Friday, June 23, Marie and Nida met the mothers of the new students of the Child Minding program at the Family Care Center. The meeting was conducted by Marie Tangalin, to discuss the terms of agreement …

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Education

School Starter Packs for 100 Kids

Another school year has officially started. And children who are going to school are really excited. They are excited to meet new friends and use their new school materials. That is if they HAVE new things. Most children in Sambag Dos, the poor area beside our Community Center, long to have …

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