The employees, who are members of DMCI Homes corporate
chorale “Voices of Home,” sang for the 28 kids of the foundation's "New
Beginnings” Program, which is a facility for young female survivors of sexual
abuse, aged 7-17 years old.
 |
|
Part of the activity was the turnover of boxes of food
items, clothing, hygiene products, books, and school supplies accumulated
during a month-long company-wide drive organized by DMCI Homes.
|
 |
|
Some of the heartwarming “thank you” messages given by
the New Beginnings kids to DMCI Homes employees after the activity.
|
Aside from heartwarming songs, numerous games were also
prepared by the employees to the delight of the children who likewise gamely
showcased their talents through several song and dance presentations.
The employees then capped off the activity last Aug. 4
with a simple lunch and turnover of donations. The donated items consisting of
boxes of food supplies, clothing, hygiene products, books and school materials
were accumulated during a month-long company-wide drive organized by DMCI
Homes.
Josephine Ordaniel, teacher and activities coordinator of
CRIBS Foundation, Inc., thanked the DMCI Homes employees for sharing a morning
of fun and laughter with the children of the New Beginnings Program despite
their busy schedule.
"The activity is very simple yet very interactive.
The volunteers and the girls met halfway to have fun. It’s like the girls had
their ates and kuyas for a day," Ordaniel said.
"That's why we are very thankful. Thank you so much
for supporting our advocacy. Your help really matters to us. Thank you for
being with us in making a difference in the lives of the children here in CRIBS
Foundation," she told the employees of DMCI Homes.
Inspired by the experience, DMCI Homes employees, vowed
to do more to help CRIBS Foundation, Inc. give a safe and loving home
environment for each child resident.
"Seeing those eyes of the children that are full of
hope, makes me want to commit and go beyond to share what I have and to
volunteer more to help these kids," DMCI Homes employee Ren Jayag shared.
Singing for the children of CRIBS Foundation, Inc. was
not just rewarding but therapeutic as well added another employee volunteer,
Lou Brigette Ramos.
"Seeing their smiles, playing with them and
experiencing their hugs, is very therapeutic. This is indeed one for the books.
It only proves that DMCI Homes is not just committed to build homes but also to
help build lives," she beamed.
As part of its "Kaakbay” corporate social
responsibility (CSR) program, DMCI Homes in 2017 also donated construction and
finishing materials for the new CRIBS Foundation, Inc. shelter in Antipolo City
which also houses the "Receiving Home" facility for the abandoned,
neglected and surrendered infants aged 0-3 years old.
Kaakbay is a DMCI Homes CSR initiative which aims to
support advocacies beneficial to the Filipino society.
No comments:
Post a Comment