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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 …
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 …
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 …
First Batch of Chinese Volunteers at the Community Center
It is such a blessing for us when teams of volunteers come in and help in the work that we do. And for this year, the number of volunteers increased! What a wonderful year it is! Earlier this year, we collaborated with Zeke, a school coordinator in China. The school …
Hampton University School of Pharmacy Visits Rise Above Foundation Cebu
It has been a fruitful week for us! Last Monday, May 22, 2017, pharmacy students from Hampton University visited Cebu, Philippines. They wanted to learn about the medical system in the Philippines. They also wanted to help feed the children from poor areas. The activity started at one o’clock in …
Asia Brewery Donated 15,000 cups of Yogurt for Indigents in Cebu
We have been so blessed for the past couple of months. After the milk donation from Nestle, we received a call from Benedict Lasala of Asia Brewery Incorporation, Manila. They wanted to donate 15,000 cups of yogurt to be distributed to indigents and children in different schools, as well as …